Mayor Lightfoot demands resignation of indicted Alderman Ed Burke
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is calling on Alderman Ed Burke to resign after the federal indictment accused him of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion.
Alderman Ed Burke charged with racketeering, accused of bribing suburban developer
Chicago's longest serving alderman, Ed Burke, was indicted Thursday in a federal bribery case.
Aldermen at odds with Lori Lightfoot over extent of power executive order
A large group of Chicago aldermen delivered a stark message to Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot Tuesday, saying they will fight her efforts to deliver on a key campaign promise she made.
Aldermen at odds with Lori Lightfoot over extent of power executive order
A large group of Chicago aldermen delivered a stark message to Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot Tuesday, saying they will fight her efforts to deliver on a key campaign promise she made.
Charges against Ald. Burke prompt calls to prohibit city council members from having other jobs
16th Ward Ald. Toni Foulkes says she believes many Chicagoans would disagree with her ongoing defense of the city council. It's why she and others are responding to the federal attempted extortion charge against Ald. Ed Burke with a series of reform proposals.
Alderman Ed Burke gives statement on FBI raid
Federal authorities executed search warrants at the?offices of powerful Chicago Ald.?Ed Burke on Thursday morning.