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March From Police HQ to City Hall Backs Reparations for Burge Victims

Protesters called for Mayor Rahm Emanuel's support, a hearing and a vote in favor of reparations.

Reparations Sought for Burge Torture Victims as Disgraced Ex-Cop Released

Backers claimed the support of a majority in the City Council and asked the mayor to "step up."

Burge Torture Victims Deserve Reparations, Say Amnesty Int'l Protesters

Aldermen Brookins and Moreno, who are sponsoring the reparations ordinance, failed to show up.

Burge Torture Settlements Eat Into Increase in City Revenue from Fines

The city's top lawyer said the city has paid out a total of $144 million in settlements this year.

Burge Torture Victims Would Split $20 Million Under Council Proposal

The proposal also would require public schools to teach about the victims of Police Cmdr. Jon Burge.

Burge Torture: Preckwinkle Joins Rahm in Accepting Responsibility

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle called police torture "a disgrace and a blemish."

Rahm Issues Apology on Burge, Urges City to Move On

Mayor Rahm Emanuel called police torture "a dark chapter of the history of the City of Chicago."

Burge Torture Costs City $12.3 Million in Latest Settlements

The Finance Committee approved the settlements in two cases of police torture involving Jon Burge.

Special Prosecutor Ordered In Alleged Torture Case Overseen by Alvarez

An alleged victim of Jon Burge fears he'll never see justice if his case is left to the state's attorney.

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