| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 17, 2026, 11 p.m. |
| Last Updated | June 17, 2026, 11 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/man-faces-arson-hate-crime-charges-after-burning-cross-in-grant-park/ |
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A man has been charged in connection with a [ burning cross that was spotted in
Grant Park ][1] last week.
Merlin Lu, 21, of Chicago, was charged with felony counts of damage to property
between $ 500 and $ 10,000, arson, and two felony counts of a hate crime. He
also received four misdemeanor cou...