Who is Ed Burke? The former alderman facing federal corruption charges
WBEZ News · WBEZ Chicago
October 30, 20236m 43s
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Show Notes
Next week, former Chicago alderman Ed Burke will stand trial on federal corruption charges that he used his power in public office to make money at his private law firm.
Though Burke won reelection in 2019 after the initial indictment and raid on his office, the charges helped put an end to his five-decade career in the council earlier this year.
WBEZ’s Mariah Woelfel brings us this look at Burke’s life, career and the power he amassed as the city’s longest serving council member.
Host: Mary Dixon