(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Congressman Brad Schneider, a Democrat from the north suburbs, says he’s been targeted again over his support for Israel.
A statement from the congressman said, “My Capitol office was vandalized yesterday in a vile act of hate in which the posters of the more than 100 people still held hostage in Gaza (including 8 Americans) were ripped from the wall, shredded and tossed across the hallway.”
Schneider called it a “shameful” act, but he was especially upset by the timing of the vandalism.
“I’ve been disgusted by the videos and reports of individuals calling July 4th a ‘terrorist holiday’ and burning American flags,” he went on to say.
Last Saturday weekend about 50 masked protesters showed up outside his home in Highland Park.
He said they were “banging drums, blowing horns and screaming antisemitic chants.”
In a statement from the City of Highland Park, the city said it will strictly enforce disturbance of the peace ordinances.
“The City will be conducting additional patrols in neighborhoods and implementing a close watch on houses of worship. The City unequivocally condemns antisemitism and all acts of hate, standing in solidarity with our Jewish community.”
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