Support pours in for Palestinian-owned cafe in Chicago after vandalism
Chicago police continue to investigate this incident but have not classified it as a hate crime.
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Chicago police continue to investigate this incident but have not classified it as a hate crime.
A week after a Palestinian-owned cafe on Chicago's North Side was vandalized, support poured into the business. More than 100 customers showed up at the cafe after the owner said it was targeted for displaying a Palestinian flag in the window. Chicago police continue to investigate this incident but have not classified it as a hate crime.
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