Construction was halted today at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, after a noose was found at the worksite, in what officials called a ' shameless act of cowardice and hate.' $100,000 reward being offered to help find those responsible.
Construction on the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park was halted on Thursday, after a noose was found on the worksite.
Both Lakeside Alliance and the Obama Foundation confirmed the"act of hate" was a noose found at the project site. "This shameless act of cowardice and hate is designed to get attention and divide us. Our priority is protecting the health and safety of our workforce. We have notified authorities who are investigating the incident," the Obama Foundation said.
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