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Chicago spends nearly $40M a year on outside law firms

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Chicago spends nearly $40M a year on outside law firms
The city of Chicago spends nearly $40 million a year on outside legal council for lawsuits, the majority of which are against the Chicago Police Department.
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