A noose was discovered Thursday at the project site for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, halting construction, according to the builders of the project and the Obama Foundation.
"This shameless act of cowardice and hate is designed to get attention and divide us," the foundation said."Our priority is protecting the health and safety of our workforce. We have notified authorities who are investigating the incident."
The Chicago Police Department told CBS News in a statement that it"is aware of this matter and it is under investigation."CBS Construction on the center in the South Side of Chicago began in August 2021, and it's expected to take about four years to complete.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Shameless act of cowardice and hate’ halts construction at Obama Presidential Center, officials sayFoundation officials are condemning a “hate” incident at the site of former President Barack Obama’s presidential center in Jackson Park on the South Side Thursday morning.
Read more »
'Act of hate' found at Obama Presidential Center worksite in Chicago, $100k reward offered'We are horrified that this would occur on our site and are offering a $100,000 reward to help find the individual or individuals responsible for this shameful act,' construction company Lakeside Alliance said.
Read more »
Obama Presidential Center construction halted after noose found on siteObama Presidential Center construction is suspended after builders found a noose at the site in what Lakeside Alliance called an 'act of hate.'
Read more »
Construction halted at Obama Presidential Center after noose found at siteConstruction at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago has been temporarily halted after a noose was discovered at the worksite Thursday morning.
Read more »
Noose Found At Obama Presidential Center Site, Construction HaltedConstruction on the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is paused after a noose was discovered at the site.
Read more »