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The cases and campaigns we are watching, where they happened, and what has happened since. Every date links to its source.
History, 2337 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL
December 4th, 1969
Before dawn on December 4, 1969, Chicago police working with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office raided the apartment at 2337 W. Monroe Street and killed Chairman Fred Hampton, 21, and Defense Captain Mark Clark, 22. The raid was later shown to have been planned with the FBI.
Where it stands: The block is now honorarily named Chairman Fred Hampton Way. BPPC marks every December 4th here as International Revolutionary Day.
Raid kills Fred Hampton and Mark Clark
Source: chicago.suntimes.com$1.85 million settlement
Source: chicago.suntimes.comChairman Fred Hampton Way sign unveiled
Source: thetriibe.comInternational Revolutionary Day 2025
Source: chicagoreader.com