Anti Semitic flyers left on driveways in Palatine Township, Schaumburg and Long Grove; Lake, Cook county authorities investigating
COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) — Authorities in Cook and Lake counties are investigating after anti-Semitic literature was left on driveways over the weekend.
Flyers in weighted plastic bags were found in Palatine Township, Schaumburg and Long Grove neighborhoods.
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The flyers feature photos of American politicians of Jewish descent and Jewish historical figures.
A spokesperson for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said “it takes all instances of hate speech seriously.”
Long Grove Village President Bill Jacob said “we have zero-tolerance for radical individuals seeking to sow hate.”
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