Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune
The campus of DePaul University at the corner of Fullerton Avenue and Racine Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in December 2015. 
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DePaul officials are investigating reports that a noose was found on its North Side campus Thursday afternoon, according to a statement sent to students and faculty.
“We received multiple reports that a noose — a horrific symbol of racist intimidation — was found on the Lincoln Park campus,” the statement read. “Those found to be responsible will be held accountable.”
A spokeswoman for the university declined to elaborate on the statement.
No details were immediately available about where or how the noose was found.
