"Judge to Rule on Defense Objection in Ed Burke Corruption Trial"

The judge presiding over former Ald. Ed Burke's corruption trial is considering a mistrial after a witness made a comment about the "Chicago way of doing business" being "very corrupt." Burke's attorneys have requested a mistrial, and the judge has asked for written briefs from both sides. The trial has included testimony about Burke using his political influence to benefit his property tax appeal law firm and his alleged involvement in making an Amtrak board member's daughter a judge. Jurors also heard recordings of Burke making controversial remarks about Jews and expressing frustration about not receiving payment.