Workers in downtown Chicago removed a statue of Christopher Columbus early Friday, which had become a flashpoint for confrontations between activists and police.
July 24 (UPI) — Workers in downtown Chicago removed a statue of Christopher Columbus early Friday, which had become a flashpoint for confrontations between activists and police.
Crews removed the statue from Grant Park hours after Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot ordered that it be moved temporarily as a result of the clashes, which she said have become dangerous.
«This action was taken after consultation with various stakeholders,» Lightfoot said. «It comes in response to demonstrations that became unsafe for both protesters and police, as well as efforts by individuals to independently pull the Grant Park statue down in an extremely dangerous manner.
