A Burning Cross in Chicago

[IM2]

This is supposed to be a thing of the past, according to some.

But it's not.

A Burning Cross in Chicago​

A burning cross seen in Chicago’s Grant Park Tuesday afternoon sparked outrage among some locals, who recognized the historic symbol of hate and racism bluntly placed in a public, high-traffic space.

Police officers responded around 2:30 p.m. to the downtown park, where the wooden cross was burning, according to the Chicago Police Department. Officers extinguished the fire and an investigation is underway, police said. CPD released an image Wednesday afternoon of a man wearing black pants who was observed leaving the scene.

Burning cross found in Grant Park; South Side church offering $10K reward for information

“I think we need to handle it just like we do a swastika,” said the Rev. Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church. “This is a hate crime because it is a symbol of hate.”

www.chicagotribune.com

And don't try telling us how this is a hoax an somebody black did it

The picture on the right is the suspect. It's time the lying stopped from those who are the problem.

 

[westwall]

This is supposed to be a thing of th past, according to some.

But it's not .

A Burning Cross in Chicago​

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A burning cross seen in Chicago’s Grant Park Tuesday afternoon sparked outrage among some locals, who recognized the historic symbol of hate and racism bluntly placed in a public, high-traffic space.

Police officers responded around 2:30 p.m. to the downtown park, where the wooden cross was burning, according to the Chicago Police Department. Officers extinguished the fire and an investigation is underway, police said. CPD released an image Wednesday afternoon of a man wearing black pants who was observed leaving the scene.

Burning cross found in Grant Park; South Side church offering $10K reward for information

“I think we need to handle it just like we do a swastika,” said the Rev. Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church. “This is a hate crime because it is a symbol of hate.”

www.chicagotribune.com

And don't try telling us how this is a hoax an somebody black did it

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The picture on the right is the suspect. It's time the lying stopped from those who are the problem.

Which black group set it on fire?

 

[0311]

This is supposed to be a thing of the past, according to some.

But it's not.

A Burning Cross in Chicago​

View attachment 1268558

A burning cross seen in Chicago’s Grant Park Tuesday afternoon sparked outrage among some locals, who recognized the historic symbol of hate and racism bluntly placed in a public, high-traffic space.

Police officers responded around 2:30 p.m. to the downtown park, where the wooden cross was burning, according to the Chicago Police Department. Officers extinguished the fire and an investigation is underway, police said. CPD released an image Wednesday afternoon of a man wearing black pants who was observed leaving the scene.

Burning cross found in Grant Park; South Side church offering $10K reward for information

“I think we need to handle it just like we do a swastika,” said the Rev. Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church. “This is a hate crime because it is a symbol of hate.”

www.chicagotribune.com

And don't try telling us how this is a hoax an somebody black did it

View attachment 1268568

The picture on the right is the suspect. It's time the lying stopped from those who are the problem.

That is so goddamn dsgusting.

 

[0311]

Which black group set it on fire?

That would be up to YOU to post your proof MAGA MAGGOT. The suspect is White, just like you.

 

[Captain Creeper]

That is so goddamn dsgusting.

It is not real.

 

[Captain Creeper]

That would be up to YOU to post your proof MAGA MAGGOT. The suspect is White, just like you.

That would be up to YOU to post your proof MAGA MAGGOT. The suspect is White, just like you.

You don’t know that. You don’t even know if it is a cross. It might just be a “t”.

 

[LibertyWeeps]

I can't believe NOBODY stopped to put that out!!! Looks like that tree is on fire too. OMG

Not only is that INTOLERABLE by ALL civilized peoples.........it is an extremely dangerous hazard to the park and its animals, and surrounding buildings or homes!!!!

Probably just another psychobastard that thought it would be "funny".
Once they catch him, he'll find out what "fun" really is, when Bubba plays "hide the sausage" with him!!

 

[odanny]

With AI fake photos, I see all kinds of pictures like this in the future being used to inspire outrage, and if something kicks off as a result, it won't matter if you tell people the pictures are fake.

 

[drudge X]

The Anthony supporters are coming out of the woodwork denouncing hate. Hilarious.

 

[LibertyWeeps]

With AI fake photos, I see all kinds of pictures like this in the future being used to inspire outrage, and if something kicks off as a result, it won't matter if you tell people the pictures are fake.

Easy enough to find out if its fake or not.
Look it up online.

In this case, the OP put the link to the newspaper that published the story and photos.

 

[odanny]

Easy enough to find out if its fake or not.
Look it up online.

The point is, once a riot kicks off, no one cares anymore.

 

[LibertyWeeps]

The point is, once a riot kicks off, no one cares anymore.

True.
People just believe anything shoved in their face and refuse to do the slightest bit of research before they grab their pitchforks, torches, and guns.

 

[excalibur]

LOL At people backing a Nazi in Maine complaining about this.

 

[IM2]

And here we go again with white people lying to themselves about how things are. But I'm sure the next photo that shows blacks doing something will not be questioned or claimed to be AI.

 

[excalibur]

More outrage over this than the weekly slaughter of blacks by blacks in Chicago. Faux outrage at work.

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[IM2]

A frame grab from a video taken by Keinika Carlton shows a wooden cross engulfed in flames near Columbus and Balbo drives in Chicago’s Grant Park on June 9, 2026. (Keinika Carlton)

Police officers responded around 2:30 p.m. to the downtown park, where the wooden cross was burning, according to the Chicago Police Department. Officers extinguished the fire and an investigation is underway, police said. CPD released an image Wednesday afternoon of a man wearing black pants who was observed leaving the scene.

The burning cross was visible from South Columbus Drive, according to Keinika Carlton, 43, who saw the fire as she was driving along Columbus with her daughter and mother-in-law. Carlton recorded the cross burning in a short clip as she passed and later posted it on Facebook.

Shallow flames spilled off the wooden cross, which was propped up against a tree next to the sidewalk. Carlton, a Hyde Park local, said the burning cross seemed to be an intentional symbol of hate.

Burning cross found in Grant Park; South Side church offering $10K reward for information

“I think we need to handle it just like we do a swastika,” said the Rev. Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church. “This is a hate crime because it is a symbol of hate.”

www.chicagotribune.com

If you racists doubt the reality of this story, contact the Chicago Police Department.