Red paint is dripping down from Lincoln’s shoulders with “dethrone the colonizers” written below in blue. On the left side, “Land Back!” can be seen and “avenge the Dakota 38” was written in front of the statue in Lincoln Park.
If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.
Two words: Manifest Destiny.