Chicago and Illinois authorities urge caution before calling for hate acts

Illinois State Police and Chicago Police Department issued a warning to the population to exercise caution in the face of threats of possible acts of hate or violence during the so-called “National Hate Day”.

According to the authorities, they have identified messages from extremist groups that incite to commit discriminatory or violent acts this Saturdaywhich they have called “National Hate Day”.

In a statement, the Illinois State Police called on people to stay vigilant of any situation of risk or threat towards this Saturday.

According to the authorities, they would be neo-Nazis and anti-Semitic groupsmainly, those who would be calling for violent mobilizations.

“The Intelligence and Terrorism Center throughout Illinois has been in communication with community organizations and will continue to monitor all intelligence platforms,” ​​the statement read.

The Police asks whoever identifies any type of violent or suspicious act to call 911 immediately.

Chicago Police also issued a warning. to the population before possible violent acts this Saturday, February 25.

According to the Police, work hand in hand with community and religious organizationsespecially from the Jewish community.

“The Chicago Police Department is aware of the postings regarding February 25.

“At this time, there is no further information, while we will continue to actively monitor the situation,” he reported.

The “National Hate Day”, as it has been called, is a call that emerged mainly on social networks between extremist, supremacist or anti-Semitic groups.

The intention is to display propaganda, flyers and graffiti, with the intention of that are registered or disseminated on social networks.