Police have arrested a juvenile after a swastika and other anti-Semitic vandalism was found in Highland Park, leading to city officials denouncing the acts of “hate and bigotry.” The Highland Park Police Department was notified of the vandalism around 9:50 a.m. Friday in the 1900 block of Park Avenue West in the Hybernia neighborhood. The […]
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Police investigating after swastika, other anti-Semitic vandalism found in Highland Park neighborhood
Police are investigating after a swastika and other anti-Semitic vandalism was found in Highland Park as city officials said that “acts of hate and bigotry” are not tolerated in the city. The Highland Park Police Department was notified of the vandalism Friday morning in the Hybernia neighborhood. The city said that “acts of hate and […]
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Police in Illinois increasing presence following ‘National Day of Hate’ initiative directed toward Jewish community
Police throughout Illinois are alerting the public to be vigilant after anti-Semitic hate groups have made threats and initiated a “National Day of Hate” on Saturday toward Jewish communities. The Illinois State Police said in a statement Thursday that the public should be vigilant over the next several days after increased online domestic violent extremist […]
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Multiple students to be disciplined after swastika poster found in restroom at Grayslake North High School
Several students are being disciplined after officials say a poster with the Nazi flag was hung up in a restroom at Grayslake North High School Tuesday. Grayslake North High School Principal James Roscoe sent an email to students and families in Grayslake School District 127 about the incident. Roscoe said that the school was made […]
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School investigating after swastika poster appears in restroom at Grayslake North High School
School officials say they are investigating after a student hung up a swastika poster in a restroom at Grayslake North High School Tuesday afternoon. Grayslake North High School Principal James Roscoe sent an email to students and families in Grayslake School District 127. Roscoe said that the school was made aware of a social media […]