Edward Burke
On the record
Convicted Dec 2023 on racketeering + bribery; 2-year sentence; longest-serving Chicago alderman
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · racketeering, bribery
Background
Illinois's Chicago Aldermanic President pro tem of Chicago 2009–2019: Edward Burke — 10-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Patrick Levar; succeeded by Walter Burnett Jr.. Press-relevant: Convicted Dec 2023 on racketeering + bribery; 2-year sentence; longest-serving Chicago alderman. Same-year political environment (2009): Governor Pat Quinn; Attorney General Lisa Madigan; Secretary of State Jesse White.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Walter Burnett Jr. (2023-present)
- Michelle Harris (2023-2023)
- Patrick Levar (1999-2007)