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CPS Adding New Course on History of Jon Burge Torture Cases

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The case of disgraced police commander Jon Burge is coming to Chicago classrooms.

Chicago Public Schools students will soon begin learning about the crimes, cover-up and eventual conviction of one of the city’s most infamous law enforcement officials: Jon Burge.

04/25/2017 | Rating NR

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