Woodridge Lawmakers Speak Out Against Racist Leaflets

WOODRIDGE, IL — Four lawmakers who represent Woodridge in the Illinois General Assembly have released a joint statement condemning the racists leaflets that were recently placed in residents' mailboxes. Rep. David Olsen (R-IL 81), Sen. John Curran (R-IL 41), Sen. Pat McGuire (D-IL 43), and Rep. John Connor (D-IL 85) released the bipartisan condemnation of the leaflets Monday.

The statement reads:

“We join Mayor Gina Cunningham in denouncing the recent distribution of racist and anti-Semitic leaflets in the Village of Woodridge. We reject the hateful messages of intolerance shown within these leaflets. The racism, bigotry and prejudice displayed in these pamphlets have no place in our society and will not be tolerated. We will remain a compassionate, diverse and caring community which supports and respects one another as diverse and unique individuals. The unity and compassion shown by residents in Woodridge and across our districts is what defines our community.”

The public statement comes after several residents in Woodridge's Farmingdale Village subdivision came across the fliers, described as anti-Semitic, white supremacist, and racist, in their mailboxes on July 27. Woodridge Police is currently conducting an investigation to pinpoint the source of the leaflets.

Similar fliers have recently been found in Mount Greenwood and Tinley Park.

Related: Woodridge Police Investigate Racist Leaflets Found In Mailboxes

Anyone who has information is asked to contact Woodridge Police Department at (630) 960-8998.

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