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Police are investigating a large burning cross at a Chicago park

Headline from The Columbian

A large, burning cross was discovered at a Chicago park on Tuesday afternoon, and police said they are investigating how it ended up there and the motive behind it.

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  1. The Columbian

    Police are investigating a large burning cross at a Chicago park (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    A large, burning cross was discovered at a Chicago park on Tuesday afternoon, and police said they are investigating how it ended up there and the motive behind it.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Chicago police seek public’s help to find out who burned a large cross at a park (opens The Boston Globe)

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    A video taken by a motorist circulated widely online Tuesday showing the wooden cross engulfed in bright orange flames as it leans against a tree.

  3. NBC Chicago

    Police investigate a large burning cross at a prominent Chicago park (opens NBC Chicago)

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    A large, burning cross was discovered at a Chicago park and police said they are investigating how it ended up there and the motive behind it.

  4. Seattle Times

    A burning cross in a Chicago park shocks residents and has police searching for who did it (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Chicago police are urging residents to come forward with any information about a cross burning in a public park.

  5. Fox32 Chicago

    Police search for suspect after burning cross found in Grant Park (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    A burning cross was discovered Tuesday afternoon in Grant Park and Chicago police are looking for a suspect who was seen fleeing the scene.

  6. ABC 7 Chicago

    Chicago police investigating after burning cross spotted in Chicago's Grant Park: VIDEO (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    The Chicago Fire Department extinguished a Grant Park fire on Tuesday afternoon. A burning cross was discovered off Columbus and Balbo.

  7. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Police investigating large burning cross at Chicago's Grant Park (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    A large, burning cross was discovered at a Chicago park. Police said they are investigating how it ended up there and the motive behind the incident.

  8. New York Post

    Burning cross found in Chicago park sparks police investigation into how it got there (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A large burning cross was found in Chicago’s Grant Park, prompting police to investigate how it got there and the motive behind the fire near Lake Michigan.

  9. The Guardian

    Chicago officials search for suspect after burnt cross found in Grant Park (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Police released photos of person of interest in Tuesday’s cross burning, often linked to white supremacy and racism

  10. Los Angeles Times

    Burning cross in Chicago park draws residents’ attention, police search (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Chicago police are urging residents to come forward with any information about a cross burning in a public park.

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