The Latest Breaking News from Edward Burke

Once a political giant, Madigan now a convicted felon and likely prison inmate — but not a racketeer

The verdict capped an unpredictable four-month trial that gave jurors an up-front and uncensored look at the practice of behind-the-scenes politics in Chicago and Illinois in the previous decade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2024

Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve drunk driving case, sources say

Timberlake was arrested after he ran a stop sign, veered out of his lane and got out of his BMW smelling of alcohol, police say

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2024

Justin Timberlake dodges New York drunk driving charges in plea deal

Singer was arrested in June while driving in New York

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024

Here are the photos that helped us tell this year’s stories

Sun-Times photographers captured the biggest storylines in the Chicago area. Here’s a look back at some of 2023’s best photos.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 28, 2023

Has Chicago learned its lesson on corruption?

Former Ald. Ed Burke’s conviction should serve as a stark reminder that politics as usual in the Windy City is not a relic.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023

Picture Chicago: 12 must-see Sun-Times photos from this week in news

A 5-year-old boy died after living in a crowded migrant shelter in Pilsen, the Blackhawks unveiled Rocky’s Bar at the United Center, and former Ald. Edward Burke (14th) was found guilty of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

A federal jury has convicted Ed Burke. Chicago is better for it.

It was a conviction not just of Ed Burke, but the old ‘Chicago way’ of trading favors for political gain. Jurors finally said ‘No more.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 22, 2023

Ed Burke’s unwelcome birthday present

The disgraced — and now guilty — former member of the Chicago City Council enters his eighth decade as a convicted felon.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2023

Former Ald. Ed Burke wielded power to ‘satisfy his own greed,’ prosecutor alleges in closing arguments

‘You have heard about a pattern of unlawful activity,’ prosecutor Diane MacArthur said. ‘Standing at the center of that steady drumbeat of unlawful activity is this man, Edward Burke.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

Feds play recording of Burke seeming to link approval of Burger King permit with business for his law firm

“We were going to talk about the real estate tax representation, and you were going to have somebody get in touch with me so we can expedite your permits,” Burke was recorded saying during a call with an executive.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2023