Chicago Police Investigating Attempted Arson at City Hall, Mayor Brandon Johnson Says

Arson at Chicago’s City Hall is under investigation, Mayor Brandon Johnson says – Chicago Sun-Times

“While we do not know the motives of this attempted arson, it goes without saying that this type of violence has no place in our politics,” Johnson said. “While we may have strong disagreements on various issues, there is never any acceptable use of violence in a democracy.”

Mayor Brandon Johnson: Arsonist tried to set fire at Chicago City Hall

An arsonist attempted to start a fire at City Hall late Friday night, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday. The blaze went out on its own after causing slight damage to the outside of the building, police said.

Arson at City Hall is under investigation, Mayor Brandon Johnson says

Someone tried to set fire to City Hall in a suspected arson, Mayor Brandon Johnson said.On Friday about 11 p.m., someone started a fire outside City Hall, at 121 N. La Salle St., then ran away. The incident was captured on the building's security cameras, Johnson said at a news conference Monday. The fire didn't spread beyond the initial flame, Johnson said. But it did cause damage to the building, according to Chicago police."While we do not kn…

Chicago police investigating attempted arson at City Hall, Mayor Brandon Johnson says

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said somebody intentionally set a fire to City Hhall over the weekend.

Person tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall, mayor says

“Violence has no place in our politics," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday after an attempted arson at City Hall last week.

Arsonist tried to set fire to Chicago City Hall, Mayor Brandon Johnson says

CHICAGO — An arsonist attempted to start a fire at City Hall late Friday night, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Monday. The fire outside the building did not spread beyond the initial flame, and the person who started it was not identified before ...