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Ed Burke
Ed Burke

Can Chicago’s Political Scandals Save The Montford Point Marines Building?

As politicians scramble to shed campaign cash given to them by Ed Burke and Danny Solis, the Englewood center is reaping the benefits.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham

Ald. Danny Solis Secretly Recorded Ed Burke For The FBI, Sun-Times Reports

Solis is expected to resign immediately now that his role as an FBI informant has been made public, the Sun-Times reports.

Downtown

Burke Spurns Calls To Drop His Bid For Re-election, But Change Is Coming To City Council Regardless

Five aldermen, including President Pro Tempore Margaret Laurino and Zoning Chairman Danny Solis, are not running for re-election.

Downtown

Ald. Ed Burke Urged Burger King Franchisee To Donate To Preckwinkle Campaign, Extortion Charges Allege

Burke stepped down as chairman of the City Council's Finance Committee Friday morning.

Downtown

Read Ald. Ed Burke’s Criminal Complaint Here

In a 37-page document, the feds reveal secretly-recorded Burke phone conversations.

Downtown

Ald. Ed Burke Told To Give Up 23 Guns After Being Charged With Shaking Down Burger King

Burke is the longest-serving alderman in Chicago City Council history.

Downtown

FBI Raids Ald. Ed Burke’s City Hall, Ward Offices And Walk Off With Computers, Files

The dean of the City Council, facing re-election in February, said he did nothing wrong, and noted he's been investigated without charges before.

Downtown
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