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Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Chicago

Afternoon Briefing: Testimony in ex-Ald. Ed Burke trial moves to alleged Burger King scheme

Federal prosecutors presented recordings in the case against former Ald. Edward Burke, alleging that he tried to shake down the owner of a Burger King.
The Burger King scheme is one of four main episodes charged in Burke's federal racketeering indictment.
The anticipated travel surge is expected to cap a year of strong travel demand. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Chicago

Ex-Ald. Ed Burke corruption trial: Evidence seen and heard by the jury

Former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke is facing a federal public corruption trial on charges including racketeering and bribery.
The trial is expected to last about six weeks and prosecutors plan to present over 100 secretly recorded meetings and phone calls as evidence.
The FBI's affidavit for a search warrant contains transcriptions of conversations Burke had regarding the entities involved in the indictment. [ more ]
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Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Chicago

Corruption trial of ex-Ald. Ed Burke: What you need to know

Former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke's corruption trial has begun.
Burke is charged with 14 counts including racketeering and federal program bribery.
The trial is expected to last about six weeks. [ more ]
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