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Some Chicagoans see Van Dyke sentence as step backward in police-community relations
Days after the sentencing of former police officer Jason Van Dyke for the murder of Laquan McDonald in 2014, several organizations rallied and marched to share their frustrations with the sentence that was handed down.
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Urban Prep holds annual 'college signing day' event at Daley Plaza
National Bar Association holds Gertrude Rush Gala
Hillary Clinton encourages black women to run for office at Chicago fundraiser
Jordan Peele makes history with 'Get Out' Oscar win
Baptist church on North Side closes, will become dance studio
Annual Black History Month luncheon held
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