Ed Burke, the longtime Chicago alderman and once one of the most powerful Democrats in Illinois, was convicted on 13 corruption charges on Thursday. Summary Ed Burke, the longtime Chicago alderman and once one of the most powerful Democrats in Illinois, was convicted on 13 corruption charges on Thursday, bringing the career politician’s 54-year career to an ignominious end. Burke, the longest-serving alderman in Chicago history, now becomes the 38th alderman convicted of a crime since 1968. Burke faces a …
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The Chicago mayoral race is likely headed for a runoff as Mayor Lori Lightfoot fights for her political survival against eight opponents after a turbulent first term. Summary Chicago voters are headed to the polls Tuesday …
Even though the 2024 presidential election is on the horizon, a trio of southern governors’ races and several big-city mayoral contests are on the ballot in 2023. Summary Even though the 2024 presidential election is on …