Ukrainian Group Challenges Proposed Memorial Mural

Weeks after a mural of slain Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska appeared on Chicago’s West Side, the Illinois chapter of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America said it is fighting a constituent’s request to paint a separate mural in North Center. UCCA leaders say Zarutska’s family was not contacted and are exploring whether the Illinois Right of Publicity Act can bar AI-generated likenesses, while lawyers warn First Amendment protections make legal challenges difficult.