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Burning cross in Chicago's Grant Park under investigation

A cross was set on fire Tuesday afternoon in Chicago's Grant Park, shocking people who saw it. Police are investigating, but no arrests have been made. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

Published June 10, 2026, 7:29 PM

Updated June 10, 2026, 7:51 PM1.6K

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Burning cross in Chicago's Grant Park under investigation

A cross was set on fire Tuesday afternoon in Chicago's Grant Park, shocking people who saw it. Police are investigating, but no arrests have been made. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

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Burning cross in Chicago's Grant Park under investigation

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