Solis testifies, defense rests in trial of fmr. Chicago alderman Ed Burke
The latest developments came after Danny Solis, the former Chicago alderman-turned-FBI mole, took the stand.
Ed Burke trial: Danny Solis arrives in court, but has yet to testify
Solis is expected to testify on behalf of the defense.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Prosecution details fmr. Ald. Burke's alleged pressuring of Burger King franchisee
The prosecution laid out what they found in Burke's office that showcased the scheme they said he used to line his pockets.
Johnson, Pritzker "not on same page" amid migrant crisis, expert says
On Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker scrapped the City of Chicago's plans to build a migrant camp in Brighton Park, citing serious environmental concerns at the site.
Juror dismissed from corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke due to illness
One of the alternates will replace her on the panel of 12 jurors who will ultimately hand down a verdict.
Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
'Do we have the tuna?' At federal trial, Ex-Ald. Burke frustrated with potential client
"Well, I'm not very, um, fond of the way they've conducted themselves up until this point, and as far as I'm concerned, they can go (expletive) themselves. Good luck getting it on the agenda."
Judge denies defense bid for mistrial in former Ald. Ed Burke's corruption case
"Last time we met, I got my son at Ignatius (College Prep) and a big mortgage. We talked about a marketing arrangement. I want to get my son in college and it's very important to me."
Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
Burger King franchisee operations manager testifies on pressure from former Ald. Ed Burke
Meanwhile, one of the attorneys for Burke co-defendant Peter Andrews tested positive for COVID-19.
Jury hears more evidence of former Ald. Ed Burke's alleged attempt to shake down Burger King owners
"I'd also like to get some of his law business," Burke said in a recorded phone call regarding the owner of hundreds of Burger Kings, including one in his ward seeking permits for a remodeling project.
Prosecutors raise allegations involving Field Museum, Burger King franchise at Burke trial
Burke is facing a 14-count indictment charging him with racketeering, bribery, attempted extortion, conspiracy to commit extortion, and other charges.
Field Museum favors and sick dog at the corruption trial of ex-Ald. Ed Burke
When top brass at the Field Museum realized they had upset Ed Burke, an influential voice that could derail plans for a fee increase six years ago, they hatched a plan to make him happy.
Former Cook County judge indicted for stealing $250K from Tuskegee Airman uncle
Patricia Martin was indicted earlier this month on seven felony counts, including money laundering, theft, fraud, and financial exploitation of an elderly person.