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Officials decided the upraised hands in this contest-winning sticker in Chicago could be misinterpreted as displaying gang signs. (The Associated Press)

Chicago to change city sticker after teen’s winning design allegedly showed gang signs

Jeremy Gorner, John Byrne Chicago Tribune

Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 12:56am

CHICAGO — As controversy swirled, Chicago City Clerk Susana Mendoza weighed concerns from some quarters that gang signs adorned the new city sticker against the feelings of a 15-year-old boy who said winning the contest to design the decal was the best thing that ever happened to him.

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Chicago to change city stickers after teen's winning design allegedly showed gang signs

Jeremy Gorner, John Byrne Chicago Tribune

Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 12:58am

CHICAGO -- A 15-year-old boy will lose the honor of seeing his city sticker design adorn Chicago windshields amid questions about whether the artwork contains gang symbols, City Clerk Susana Mendoza said Wednesday afternoon.

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Burned copy of Quran found near Muslim center in Chicago

Jeremy Gorner, The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 11:41pm

CHICAGO -- Chicago police are investigating the discovery of a burned copy of the Quran found outside the Muslim Community Center in Chicago to determine if the book was damaged in a hate crime.

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