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A smiling Ed Burke greets 2-year sentence

A smiling Ed Burke greets 2-year sentence

WBEZ News · WBEZ Chicago

June 25, 20245m 11s

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Ex-Chicago Alderman Ed Burke spent 54 years in city council — the longest reign in history. Now, he’ll spend two years in prison after a jury convicted him of using his power in office for private gain. A federal judge handed down the sentence today. WBEZ’s Mariah Woelfel joins us from federal court now for more.