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Chicago axes vehicle decal over supposed gang signs

8 Feb 2012

Chicago — The city of Chicago axed the winning design for its 2012-13 vehicle registration sticker Wednesday amid concerns that it may depict street gang signs.

Chicago scraps boy's design, fearing gang signs

8 Feb 2012

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A 15-year-old Chicago boy's winning design to appear on the city's next vehicle sticker was scrapped on Wednesday after crime experts declared it may contain gang signs and symbols. City Clerk Susan Mendoza accepted the advice of gang crime experts who said Herbie Pulgar's drawing of four hands could be interpreted as flashing a gang sign. Other evocative symbols like a heart ...

Chicago axes decal over supposed gang signs

8 Feb 2012

The city of Chicago axed the winning design for its 2012-13 vehicle registration sticker Wednesday amid concerns that it may depict street gang signs.