A Burning Cross in Chicago

[Carl in Michigan]

This is supposed to be a thing of the 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.

Your racist rants make people loathe you

 

[Yarddog]

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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.

Well he needs to be tracked down and arrested. Intimidation like this is a crime.
I dont know what sane person would never believe that racists who are unhinged do their crazy shit and hurt people. I'm sure it does happen. Whats the answer? punish people who do it and make an example out of them.
I had an Uncle who worked for a Los Angeles fire department in the 70's who quit that department because the Fire Chief actually put up a Nazi swatztica flag on the firehouse wall.

 

[westwall]

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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.

Oh, there is no doubt a cross, and it's burning, but the people who set it up are who we are interested in.

Based on recent history it's some black racists, like you, who set it up.

 

[odanny]

If the picture of the suspect is actually the person who did this the police will catch him, this will be all over the local channels, I'll have to look for more info. on Youtube.

 

[blackhawk]

Maybe it was two Nigerian brothers on their way to Subway.

 

[Carl in Michigan]

If the suspect were black, we'd never sew the pictures or a description
Black privilege i guess

 

[IM2]

Well he needs to be tracked down and arrested. Intimidation like this is a crime.
I dont know what sane person would never believe that racists who are unhinged do their crazy shit and hurt people. I'm sure it does happen. Whats the answer? punish people who do it and make an example out of them.
I had an Uncle who worked for a Los Angeles fire department in the 70's who quit that department because the Fire Chief actually put up a Nazi swatztica flag on the firehouse wall.

You see it here. All racism is unhinged. Its psychois. That insanity. And I mean the white racism, not the stuff that people respond to the racism with.

 

[Carl in Michigan]

You see it here. All racism is unhinged. Its psychois. That insanity. And I mean the white racism, not the stuff that people respond to the racism with.

THIS behavior is why you is hated
A 17 year old girl STABBED by a "migrant"

 

[IM2]

Maybe it was two Nigerian brothers on their way to Subway.

It's rather pathetic that with 407 years of white racist incidents on record, scum want to deny that whites still do things like this.

 

[Carl in Michigan]

It's rather pathetic that with 407 years of white racist incidents on record, scum want to deny that whites still do things like this.

F U

 

[Couchpotato]

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.

How things are is this.

There is an exceedingly small minority (less than 1%) of the “white population” who is anywhere near racist enough to burn a cross in a park. None of those people are in significant positions of power. While racism certainly exists and likely always will the racism you wish existed died a long time ago.

 

[excalibur]

 

[Yarddog]

well, this is one to follow. I hope he is caught, and if so, lets see the psychology.

There is on ething to consider. I checked, FBI data shows 78 - 71% of racist vandalism / acts are done targeted against individuals.. there were 14,000 + in 2024 and 50% were based on race... so roughly
7,000 committed against all races... I'm not omiting how many crimes were done against blacks, but I did not see it in the link below.... anyone want to do that researh help yourself. I'm tired and I'm sick... going to bed early...

So yes.. very possible thsi was THAT white guy.... guess we will find out.

2023 Hate Crime Statistics

www.justice.gov

 

[lg325]

Sloppy job doing it. Who ever is responsible did it for attention only . I am sure they will be caught because that's what they really want.

 

[westwall]

You see it here. All racism is unhinged. Its psychois. That insanity. And I mean the white racism, not the stuff that people respond to the racism with.

Indeed, look at little racist you.

 

[westwall]

You see it here. All racism is unhinged. Its psychois. That insanity. And I mean the white racism, not the stuff that people respond to the racism with.

Yeah whites are so racist you asshats have to PAY people to do shit.

You're absolutely retarded.

 

[LibertyWeeps]

Anyone seen Smollett? Lol

Or Whoopi????

 

[Doc7505]

This is supposed to be a thing of the 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.

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Indeed! Here's a better image of the perp... Who certainly is not a white supremacist...