Passersby left shocked after burning cross spotted in Grant Park
The flames from the cross burning in the middle of Grant Park were visible to anyone driving or walking down Columbus Drive.
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Local News Burning cross in Grant Park shocks passerby, prompts CPD investigation By Jermont Terry Jermont Terry Reporter Jermont Terry joined the CBS 2 team in October 2019. He's born and raised on Chicago's South Side. He's happy to return home to report on his community after 18 years of uncovering stories across the country. Read Full Bio Jermont Terry Updated on: June 10, 2026 / 1:38 PM EDT / CBS Chicago Add CBS News on Google A strange and what some call disturbing sight in Grant Park on Tuesday — a burning cross.Chicago police spent about three hours investigating the cross burning earlier in the day.
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