Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke Convicted on 13 Corruption Charges

Burke, who served for 54 years on the city council, used his political influence to pressure private developers into hiring his law firm.

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke has been found guilty on 13 of 14 corruption charges, including racketeering, federal program bribery, and attempted extortion.
Burke, who served on Chicago's city council for 54 years, was accused of using his political influence to pressure private developers into hiring his law firm.
The charges stem from multiple incidents, including Burke's attempts to extort Burger King executives by withholding construction permits unless they signed on as clients at his property tax law firm.
Burke's sentencing is scheduled for June 19, 2023, and he faces potentially decades in prison.
Burke's conviction is the latest in a string of high-profile corruption cases in Chicago, prompting calls for a culture shift at City Council.