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LOCAL · IL · 2009-2019

Edward Burke

Chicago Aldermanic President pro tem · Democrat · Illinois
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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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