Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke Convicted on Multiple Counts in Landmark Corruption Trial

Edward M. Burke, the longest-serving City Council member in Chicago history, has been found guilty of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion. Burke used his position to steer business to his law firm and was involved in four corruption schemes. He faces significant prison time when sentenced in June. Developer Charles Cui, on trial with Burke, was also found guilty, while an aide to Burke, Peter Andrews, was found not guilty. The verdict comes after a five-year public corruption investigation that shook Chicago's political landscape.