Crime & Safety
Swastika Found Carved On Drum At Lester Elementary Playground
The incident comes amid the latest war between Israel and Hamas.
DOWNERS GROVE, IL — A swastika was found carved into part of a playground at Lester Elementary School, according to the Downers Grove police blotter.
Police were called to the school at 236 Indianapolis Ave. on Oct. 18 for a report of criminal damage to property. Per police reports, a teacher reported the incident after seeing the swastika, which had been carved into a green drum on the playground.
The incident comes as acts of violence and hate crimes are surging amid the latest war between Israel and Hamas.
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A lawyer was fired from the Illinois Comptroller's office Thursday after antisemitic messages surfaced on Instagram.
In Plainfield, police are calling the stabbing death of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy a hate crime. His mother was also wounded in the attack.
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Representatives for Downers Grove Grade School District 58 did not immediately respond to Patch's request for comment Monday morning.
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