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* Press release…
In response to hate crimes in the district, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) released the following statement:
“I am outraged and disgusted by the recent acts of hate and vandalism that have taken place in our community– including outside of my own district office, on a pro-Palestinian mural on the side of a small business and two other community organizations. The display of swastikas and the phrase ‘ICE rules’–symbols rooted in fear, white supremacy and intimidation–are deliberate attempts to spread fear, stroke division and intimidate people who are already vulnerable.
“What makes this especially disturbing is the complexity of what we’re witnessing: a swastika–long recognized as a symbol of violence and genocide against Jewish people– scrawled across spaces in a Mexican immigrant community, attacking our neighbors, our office and those who stand with Palestineians and global movements for justice. This act is layered in its hate– it’s antisemitic, anti-immigrant, anti-Arab, anti-Muslim and anti-Justice all at once.
“Let me be clear: there is no room for this kind of hate in our district or anywhere in Illinois. I stand in solidarity with all who have been harmed by this hateful act, who know too well the pain these symbols represent. I am working with law enforcement to ensure a thorough investigation is conducted and that those responsible are held accountable.
“In moments like this, we must not shrink—we must rise. We must respond with unity, with courage and with an unshakable commitment to justice. Hate may try to take root here—but it will not grow. Not in our district. Not on our watch.”
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* Tribune…
[Bibiana Mesa, one of the owners of La Frutería grocery store, and others] painted over the swastikas on their building Saturday, but the swastikas still showed through the paint. They decided the mural had to be painted over completely to remove all traces, and they planned to do so on Sunday. But when they came in Sunday morning, “ICE RULES” had been added to the front of the building, an apparent reference to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The full facade is now the same shade of pink as the rest of the building. Still, the Mesas are hoping that local artists will reach out to propose new mural ideas.
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posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Jul 21, 25 @ 5:55 am
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I hope the hateful people that did this were caught on camera. Disgusting.
Comment by Ukrainian Village Usurper Monday, Jul 21, 25 @ 11:22 am
We saw swastikas painted on the side of a suburban library not long ago. I felt sick. My kids were with me, it was awful.
Comment by Suburban Mom Monday, Jul 21, 25 @ 11:39 am