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Police Union: CPS Must Tell 'Full Truth' About Burge Torture Era

Union wants to tell kids that Burge conviction set guilty men free and some torture claims are dubious.

City to Begin $5.5 Million Payout to Burge Torture Victims: Rahm

A $5.5 million reparations package will be split among 57 people claiming to have been Burge's victims.

Burge Reparations, Apology for Police Torture Victims OK'd by Council

The City Council created a $5.5 million fund for police torture reparations.

Rahm Submits Measure to Create $5.5M Fund for Burge Torture Reparations

Chicago would become the first U.S. city to pay reparations for police violence.

Burge Victims Tell of Torture at Hands of 'New-Wave Klan'

Anthony Holmes and Darrell Cannon were among the earliest victims of Cmdr. Jon Burge.

Chicago Kids to Be Taught About Burge Torture as Part of Reparations Deal

The deal also calls for a $5.5 million reparations fund for victims of the notorious police commander.

Burge Reparations Protesters Serenade City Hall on MLK Birthday

Two dozen protesters pushed for reparations for torture victims of Police Cmdr. Jon Burge.

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Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

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Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.