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A scooter rider moves past "Jacques Marquette-Louis Jolliet Memorial" at South Marshall and West 24th boulevards, Aug. 19, 2022, in Chicago. This is one of 41 artworks identified for public discussion by the Chicago Monuments Project.
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A scooter rider moves past “Jacques Marquette-Louis Jolliet Memorial” at South Marshall and West 24th boulevards, Aug. 19, 2022, in Chicago. This is one of 41 artworks identified for public discussion by the Chicago Monuments Project.

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A scooter rider moves past “Jacques Marquette-Louis Jolliet Memorial” at South Marshall and West 24th boulevards, Aug. 19, 2022, in Chicago. This is one of 41 artworks identified for public discussion by the Chicago Monuments Project.
“Regeneration” at DuSable Bridge is shown March 5, 2021, in Chicago. This is one of 41 artworks identified for public discussion by the Chicago Monuments Project.
Jacques Marquette-Louis Jolliet Memorial at South Marshall and West 24th boulevards on March 4, 2021.
Jacques Marquette-Louis Jolliet Memorial at South Marshall and West 24th boulevards on March 4, 2021.
“The Defense” at DuSable Bridge on March 5, 2021, in Chicago. It’s one of 41 artworks identified for public discussion by the Chicago Monuments Project.
The Heald Square Monument on March 3, 2021, in Chicago. It shows George Washington flanked by Robert Morris, left, and Haym Salomon. It is among 41 artworks identified for public discussion by the Chicago Monuments Project.
The Heald Square Monument on March 3, 2021, in Chicago. It shows George Washington flanked by Robert Morris, left, and Haym Salomon. It is among 41 artworks identified for public discussion by the Chicago Monuments Project.
The Ulysses S. Grant monument in Lincoln Park on March 3, 2021, in Chicago.
The Ulysses S. Grant monument in Lincoln Park on March 3, 2021, in Chicago.
The Standing Lincoln statue in Lincoln Park is shown March 3, 2021, in Chicago. It is among 41 artworks identified for public discussion by the Chicago Monuments Project.
The Standing Lincoln statue in Lincoln Park is shown March 3, 2021, in Chicago. It is among 41 artworks identified for public discussion by the Chicago Monuments Project.
The Seated Lincoln statue in Chicago's Grant Park on March 3, 2021.
The Seated Lincoln statue in Chicago’s Grant Park on March 3, 2021.
The Lincoln statue in Lincoln Square on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
The Lincoln statue in Lincoln Square on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
Lincoln Rail Splitter in Garfield Park on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
Lincoln Rail Splitter in Garfield Park on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
George Washington statue in Washington Park on March 4, 2021.
George Washington statue in Washington Park on March 4, 2021.
The William McKinley Monument in Chicago's McKinley Park on March 4, 2021.
The William McKinley Monument in Chicago’s McKinley Park on March 4, 2021.
The Lincoln statue in Lincoln Square on March 4, 2021.
The Lincoln statue in Lincoln Square on March 4, 2021.
Young Lincoln in Senn Park on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
Young Lincoln in Senn Park on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago Park District security and Chicago police officers investigate the area around the statue of President William McKinley on Nov. 25, 2020, after it was vandalized.
Chicago Park District security and Chicago police officers investigate the area around the statue of President William McKinley on Nov. 25, 2020, after it was vandalized.
The Gen. Philip Henry Sheridan monument on Belmont Avenue at Lake Shore Drive on, Feb. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
The Gen. Philip Henry Sheridan monument on Belmont Avenue at Lake Shore Drive on, Feb. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Robert Cavelier de La Salle in Lincoln Park on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
Robert Cavelier de La Salle in Lincoln Park on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
Benjamin Franklin in Lincoln Park on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
Benjamin Franklin in Lincoln Park on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
The Alarm monument on the Lakefront Trail in Lincoln Park in Chicago.
The Alarm monument on the Lakefront Trail in Lincoln Park in Chicago.
A Signal of Peace monument on the Lakefront Trail in Lincoln Park on Feb. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
A Signal of Peace monument on the Lakefront Trail in Lincoln Park on Feb. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Indian Boundary Lines plaque on North Rogers Avenue at North Clark Street on Feb. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
Indian Boundary Lines plaque on North Rogers Avenue at North Clark Street on Feb. 25, 2021, in Chicago.
The Illinois Centennial monument in Logan Square Park on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
The Illinois Centennial monument in Logan Square Park on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
Leif Ericson monument in Humboldt Park on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
Leif Ericson monument in Humboldt Park on Feb. 23, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago police protect the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park on Aug. 23, 2017. It was removed by the city on July 24, 2020.
Chicago police protect the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park on Aug. 23, 2017. It was removed by the city on July 24, 2020.
Jose Troche removes red paint from the Christopher Columbus statue Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood. The city removed the statue on July 24, 2020.
Jose Troche removes red paint from the Christopher Columbus statue Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood. The city removed the statue on July 24, 2020.

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