The Chicago City Council has approved a $5.5 million reparations package to the victims of the city's notorious police torture scandal.
In addition to the money approved Wednesday, the city also issued a formal apology and promised to teach schoolchildren about one of the darkest chapters in Chicago's history.
Dozens of men who claimed they were tortured by a detective unit under the command of former commander Jon Burge during the 1970s, '80s and early 90s could each receive as much as $100,000. Many victims were African-American. As many as 80 victims may be eligible to share in the award.
Burge was convicted of lying about torture while testifying in a civil case. He served 4 1/2 years in prison.
