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Convicted Lawyer Too Well-Connected To Face Discipline

Ed Burke convicted of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion.
Illinois Supreme Court unable to act on suspension petition due to connections.

Daywatch: Will ex-Ald. Ed Burke get a Christmas wish or a lump of coal?

Former Chicago alderman Ed Burke is awaiting a verdict in a corruption trial that could determine his legacy and freedom.
The outcome of the trial will have significant implications for Chicago's political landscape and may influence future decision-making at City Hall.
As COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in Illinois, the low vaccination rate in Chicago is concerning given the upcoming holiday season and the presence of other respiratory illnesses.

Afternoon Briefing: Burke's defense renews attack on alderman-turned-FBI mole

Ed Burke's attorney argues that none of the alleged victims raised concerns to law enforcement until the FBI became involved.
The government pieced together much of the case against Burke after losing confidence in ex-Ald. Daniel Solis, who secretly recorded Burke for over two years.

Lawyers for ex-Ald. Ed Burke will get chance to make case to the jury as closings at corruption trial continue

Closing arguments in former Ald. Ed Burke's corruption case highlight alleged attempts to shake down developers leading the Old Post Office renovation.
The case centers around dozens of videotaped meetings and recorded phone calls made by Burke's colleague, then-Ald. Daniel Solis, who was cooperating with the FBI.

Afternoon Briefing: Closing arguments begin in Burke corruption trial

Ex-Ald. Ed Burke is being portrayed by federal prosecutors as a corrupt and greedy politician at his racketeering trial.
The trial provides insight into the inner workings of 'old-school' Chicago politics.

Afternoon Briefing: NTSB issues report on Yellow Line crash

Former Ald. Daniel Solis testifies in corruption trial of Ed Burke
Chicago police investigate robbery using a Jeep SUV

Convicted Lawyer Too Well-Connected To Face Discipline

Ed Burke convicted of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion.
Illinois Supreme Court unable to act on suspension petition due to connections.

Daywatch: Will ex-Ald. Ed Burke get a Christmas wish or a lump of coal?

Former Chicago alderman Ed Burke is awaiting a verdict in a corruption trial that could determine his legacy and freedom.
The outcome of the trial will have significant implications for Chicago's political landscape and may influence future decision-making at City Hall.
As COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in Illinois, the low vaccination rate in Chicago is concerning given the upcoming holiday season and the presence of other respiratory illnesses.

Afternoon Briefing: Burke's defense renews attack on alderman-turned-FBI mole

Ed Burke's attorney argues that none of the alleged victims raised concerns to law enforcement until the FBI became involved.
The government pieced together much of the case against Burke after losing confidence in ex-Ald. Daniel Solis, who secretly recorded Burke for over two years.

Lawyers for ex-Ald. Ed Burke will get chance to make case to the jury as closings at corruption trial continue

Closing arguments in former Ald. Ed Burke's corruption case highlight alleged attempts to shake down developers leading the Old Post Office renovation.
The case centers around dozens of videotaped meetings and recorded phone calls made by Burke's colleague, then-Ald. Daniel Solis, who was cooperating with the FBI.

Afternoon Briefing: Closing arguments begin in Burke corruption trial

Ex-Ald. Ed Burke is being portrayed by federal prosecutors as a corrupt and greedy politician at his racketeering trial.
The trial provides insight into the inner workings of 'old-school' Chicago politics.

Afternoon Briefing: NTSB issues report on Yellow Line crash

Former Ald. Daniel Solis testifies in corruption trial of Ed Burke
Chicago police investigate robbery using a Jeep SUV
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Afternoon Briefing: Jurors hear 'tuna' recording for first time in Burke trial

Ex-Ald. Ed Burke's federal corruption trial reveals his use of a phrase infamous in Chicago's political history
Burke asked developers to be clients of his private law firm in exchange for pulling strings

Daywatch: Ed Burke's trial finding its place in Chicago lore

The federal racketeering case against Ed Burke is about a series of alleged shakedowns by the longest-serving alderman in Chicago City Council history.
Burke is not accused of taking bribe money in an envelope or bag but rather his style is described as sophisticated.
The case is expected to stretch well past the fifth anniversary of the FBI raid on Burke's City Hall offices.

Daywatch: Corruption trial of ex-Ald. Ed Burke begins

Chicago alderman Ed Burke is on trial for racketeering charges, accused of being a bribe-taker and extortionist.
Burke's defense claims he was a zealous public servant helping people, and the case lacks evidence of bribes and extortion.

Afternoon Briefing: Jurors hear 'tuna' recording for first time in Burke trial

Ex-Ald. Ed Burke's federal corruption trial reveals his use of a phrase infamous in Chicago's political history
Burke asked developers to be clients of his private law firm in exchange for pulling strings

Daywatch: Ed Burke's trial finding its place in Chicago lore

The federal racketeering case against Ed Burke is about a series of alleged shakedowns by the longest-serving alderman in Chicago City Council history.
Burke is not accused of taking bribe money in an envelope or bag but rather his style is described as sophisticated.
The case is expected to stretch well past the fifth anniversary of the FBI raid on Burke's City Hall offices.

Daywatch: Corruption trial of ex-Ald. Ed Burke begins

Chicago alderman Ed Burke is on trial for racketeering charges, accused of being a bribe-taker and extortionist.
Burke's defense claims he was a zealous public servant helping people, and the case lacks evidence of bribes and extortion.
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