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City Council approves $280K settlement for activist injured by CPD officer at 2020 protest

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago City Council approved a settlement for a woman injured during a 2020 protest on Wednesday. The Committee on Finance approved the settlement Monday. The $280,000 settlement was approved Wednesday by a vote of 34-15. In July 2020, a protest of the Christopher Columbus statue turned violent in Grant Park.

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Activist who had tooth knocked out by Chicago police officer at Grant Park protest could receive $280,000 settlement

The city's police oversight agency recommended officer Nicholas Jovanovich be fired for using excessive force against Miracle Boyd, but he resigned before facing any possible disciplinary action.

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN · 2d

Chicago City Council OKs $280K settlement with activist struck by officer in 2020

The Chicago City Council approved a $280,000 settlement with an activist who was struck and injured by a CPD officer in 2020.

Chicago Tribune · 4d

Afternoon Briefing: Activist punched by Chicago cop in line for settlement

Good afternoon, Chicago. A protester punched by a Chicago police officer at a heated 2020 demonstration is now in line to get a $280,000 settlement from the city.

CBS Chicago on MSN · 4d

Chicago finance committee approves $280K settlement for activist punched by CPD officer in 2020

Miracle Boyd said it was one step closer to her finding closure in a case that's gone on for about five years.

$280K settlement approved for Grant Park incident after emotional plea from activist Miracle Boyd

The money will compensate Boyd for being roughed up and having her front tooth knocked out during a 2020 protest at the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park.

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Pay Activist Miracle Boyd, Struck by Cop at 2020 Grant Park Protest, $280K, City Lawyers Recommend

A Chicago Police officer knocked Miracle Boyd's phone out of her hand, sending it into her face and knocking out one and a ...

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3x Grammy Winner to Honour Chicago’s Streets as the City Is Set to See the Last of NASCAR

On July 7, during the rain-drenched Grant Park 165, a pivotal racing incident set the tone for what could be NASCAR’s Chicago ...

Anti-violence advocate roughed up during George Floyd protest in line for $280K settlement

Miracle Boyd had her front teeth knocked out during a clash at the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park after the 2020 ...

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Lollapalooza 2025 to announce lineup next week

This year, the event will take place from July 31 to August 3rd in Grant Park. The official lineup will be announced on March 18, organizers posted on social media. Last year, Megan Thee Stallion ...

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How to volunteer for this year's Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle runs on volunteers -- and organizers are putting out a final call for this year's event.

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Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade: Everything you need to know

Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will kick off at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, stepping off from Columbus and Balbo drives.

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