Loading Video…
This browser does not support the Video element.
Former Ald. Ed Vrdolyak ordered to report to prison
Former Ald. Ed Vrdolyak was originally sentenced to 18 months in prison, but was able to stay home due to COVID-19 concerns.
CHICAGO - A federal judge has ordered former Chicago Ald. Ed Vrdolyak to report to prison.
Nearly one year ago, Vrdolyak was convicted of taking millions of dollars from the state's tobacco settlement.
He was sentenced to 18 months in prison, but was able to stay home over COVID-19 concerns.
The 83-year-old has until Nov. 30 to report to a federal medical facility in Rochester, Minnesota.