City of Chicago, IL
10/16/2025 | Press release | Archived content
Washington Park Land Sale Would Support Memorial for Torture Victims
A memorial honoring victims of police torture would be constructed in Washington Park through a City land sale proposed to City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson today.
Chicago Torture Justice Memorials Foundation would acquire four lots at 5520-38 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive for $1 per lot. The land, valued at $234,481, would be used to memorialize survivors of torture committed under the command of former Chicago Police Department officer Jon Burge.
Plans for the $4.7 million project include a 22-foot-tall memorial structure, landscaping, open space, seating and lighting. The project's lead designers are JAQ Corp and Greenprint Partners.
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