Crime & Safety

Swastika Drawings on South Waiola Prompt Neighbors to Flier Block

Family friends are asking anyone with information about who drew the two symbols to call police.

Neighbors are demanding answers after two swastikas were drawn in front of a home Wednesday in the 1100 block of South Waiola.

The family found the chalk drawings on the sidewalk around 8:24 a.m. and called the police, according to police reports. One member of the family is Jewish.

A photo provided by a neighbor shows the words “Have a nice day” with a swastika on each side.

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Friends passed out fliers on the block asking anyone with information about the incident to call La Grange Police at 708-579-2334.

“Please do not tolerate hatred in our community,” the flier reads.

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La Grange police were not immediately available to provide further information about the incident.

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