Racial Slurs Found In Graffiti At Flossmoor Metra Station, Park: Police

FLOSSMOOR, IL — Flossmoor police are investigating after racial slurs were found spray-painted in two locations early Friday, according to an e-cop alert.

Just before 5:30 a.m. Firday, the Flossmoor Police Department responded to a report of graffiti found at the Flossmoor Metra Station (Sterling Avenue and Flossmoor Road). Police there found a racial slur painted on a wall near the station’s pedestrian entrance. Then at 7:42 a.m. this morning, police were dispatched to Flossmoor’s Levitt Park (1101 Leavitt Ave.), where additional racial and discriminatory graffiti was discovered on a sculpture installation within the park. All graffiti has been removed by Flossmoor Public Works staff.

“The Village of Flossmoor prides itself on being a welcoming, diverse and inclusive community; sadly, even we are not immune to hateful incidents such as these,” said Mayor Michelle Nelson. “I want to thank our police and public works staff for responding swiftly today, and want to assure our residents that the Village takes these incidents seriously.”

Flossmoor detectives are actively conducting a follow-up investigation to gather any additional information that may help identify the individuals responsible.

While this incident is both alarming and deeply concerning, preliminary findings indicate there is no current threat to public safety, said Police Chief Carl Estelle. If additional information emerges, the community will be notified.

“There is no room for intolerance or hatred within our community, and, as a department, we will continue to work towards identifying and holding those responsible for this unacceptable offense,” said Estelle.

Police have requested that anyone with information about these incidents contact them directly at 708-957-4500.