Cross-burn protester admitted role in Grant Park incident; authorities probe. Park site hosts a controversial incident tied to hate crime allegations. Mayor invites the Pope to Grant Park Mass, signaling Chicago's place in human-rights dialogue.
Merlin Lu has admitted to a cross burning in Grant Park on June 9 and says the act was a protest against Trump and the ruling class. He faces four felonies and four misdemeanors, including a hate crime, with prosecutors releasing details and Lu stating the intent was not racist.