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By Kate Morrissey<\/p>\n

Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. (21st)<\/a> asked City Council Wednesday for a hearing on the ordinance that would give reparations to those tortured by police under the command of Jon Burge. Members of Chicago Torture Justice Memorials<\/a>, Project NIA<\/a> and Amnesty International<\/a> showed their support through demonstrations during the council meeting.
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Songs for Burge Torture Victims Fill City Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

At the last count, 28 aldermen have said they would back the ordinance. That count has increased by one since the sing-in at City Hall last Thursday. The activists said they met with Alderman Carrie Austin (34th<\/sup>)<\/a>, and she quickly gave her support. They said their goal is to get the ordinance passed before February elections.<\/p>\n

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Photo at top: Activists stand while Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. asks the council for a hearing on reparations for Chicago police torture victims. (Kate Morrissey\/Medill)<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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