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A 21-year-old man admitted to setting a cross on fire in Chicago's Grant Park and was charged with a hate crime, arson, and other offenses. He claimed the act was a protest against President Donald Trump and Christian nationalists, not a racially motivated attack. A heart with the word 'resilient' was placed where the burning cross stood.

A 21-year-old man, Merlin Lu, was charged with a hate crime and arson after setting a cross on fire in Chicago's Grant Park. He claimed the act was a protest against President Donald Trump and Christian nationalists, denying it was racially motivated.

A 21-year-old man has been charged with a hate crime following the burning of a cross in Grant Park, as reported by Chicago Police. The incident occurred last week in the park.

A person is in custody in Chicago following a cross burning in Grant Park. The suspect, a 21-year-old college student, claims the act was a protest against Donald Trump and Christian nationalists, not a racist statement. The mayor, Brandon Johnson, noted the impact was devastating.

A person is in custody in Chicago following an investigation into a cross burning incident at a well-known park. Police are handling the case as part of their ongoing inquiry.

A 21-year-old college student is in custody in Chicago for burning a cross in Grant Park. The suspect claims the act was a protest against President Donald Trump and Christian nationalists, not a racist statement, and placed a red MAGA hat on the cross.

Police have arrested a person of interest in a cross burning incident in Grant Park, which occurred on June 9. A 21-year-old man admitted to setting up and burning the cross, though no charges have been announced. The FBI has not provided updates on the case.

Chicago police have taken a person of interest into custody after a cross was burned in Grant Park. The incident occurred last week, but no further details were provided in the report.

Gov. JB Pritzker condemned the cross burning in Grant Park at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition conference, linking it to far-right leaders enabling hatred and quoting the late Rev. Jesse Jackson's 'Keep hope alive' message. Burning crosses are historically associated with white supremacy and the Ku Klux Klan.

Chicago authorities are searching for a suspect after a cross was burned in Grant Park. Police released photos of a person of interest linked to white supremacy and racism. The fire department extinguished the blaze without injuries.

Chicago police released a picture of a shirtless male suspect who set a cross on fire in Grant Park, alarming officials and faith leaders. The arson occurred in the 600 block of South Columbus Drive, and a $10K reward is offered for information leading to the suspect's arrest.

A large burning cross was discovered in Chicago's Grant Park, prompting an investigation by police and the fire department. Witnesses reported shock and concern, linking the act to historical racial violence. The motive remains unclear, though cross burnings are associated with hate symbols and the Ku Klux Klan.

Chicago police are investigating a cross burning in Grant Park, with firefighters extinguishing the flames after reports of an object on fire. Video from social media shows the cross burning against a tree, and the motives remain under investigation. Burning crosses are historically linked to white supremacy and the Klu Klux Klan.