Hate‑Crime Charge Over “Good Shot ICE” Poster

A 38‑year‑old resident of Libertyville, Illinois, has been charged with a felony hate‑crime and a misdemeanor for disorderly conduct after authorities say he posted a sign reading “Good Shot ICE” with a bullseye target. According to State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart, the sign was intended to intimidate the local Latino community. The incident follows another recent hate‑crime case in Lake County, making it the second of its kind in a short span.

• Arrest and Investigation
  The Gurnee police department detained Webb, but details of his arrest are still pending. Police spokesperson Shawn Gaylor confirmed the investigation is active and involves several agencies, but she will not disclose further information until it is finalized. Webb’s arrest record shows he was taken into custody by Gurnee officers, and the case is now in court.

• Legal Perspective
  Rinehart emphasized that threats motivated by bias or racism are not protected speech. He noted the seriousness of such acts, especially when aimed at groups historically targeted for violence:

  “True threats are not free speech,” he said, adding that the legal system must respond decisively to hate‑motivated intimidation.

• Broader Pattern of Hate
  The case highlights a broader pattern of hateful displays in the region. Earlier this week, Waukegan officials discovered a poster depicting Mayor Sam Cunningham as an ape on a telephone pole. The image, coupled with another banner reading “MAGA,” was found near Franklin and Hickory streets. Cunningham condemned the racist imagery as a painful reminder of America’s history of dehumanization.

Waukegan police reported that similar incidents have occurred since April, and investigations remain ongoing. The community has rallied against these attacks, expressing a desire for a future free from hate and intimidation.