Community rallies after Black Lives Matter banner damaged in north suburbs

Saturday, August 8, 2020
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- Community members rallied around a church in Arlington Heights Friday after a BLM Matter banner was damaged in the north suburb.

The sign quoted a bible verse that read, "Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with God" followed by "Black Lives Matter."
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The community claims the banner has been damaged twice in the past week.

Frustrated residents showed their support for the message the church was trying to send at a small rally.

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Most of the banner has been taped back together.

Police say they are investigating the incident.
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