Edward M. Burke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Edward M. Burke

Chicago alderman

Date of Birth: 29-Dec-1943

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession: lawyer, alderman

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Edward M. Burke

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  • "Ed" Burke (born December 29, 1943) is an American politician who is currently the alderman of the 14th Ward of the City of Chicago.
  • A member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected to the Chicago City Council in 1969, and represents part of the city's Southwest Side.
  • Chair of Council's Committee on Finance, Burke has been called Chicago's "most powerful alderman" by the Chicago Sun-Times.
  • Burke was named one of the "100 Most Powerful Chicagoans" by Chicago Magazine, describing him as "[o]ne of the last of the old-school Chicago Machine pols."Burke is the longest-serving alderman in Chicago history.
  • He was a leader of the "Vrdolyak 29" during the first term of Mayor Harold Washington, the "Council Wars" era.
  • Burke and his staff were the subjects of federal and local investigations, and members of his staff were the targets of indictments and convictions involving payroll and contracting irregularities.Burke was the lead partner with Klafter & Burke, a law firm that specializes in property tax appeals; the firm has served clients who do business with the city and also provided services to US President Donald Trump.
  • On November 29, 2018, Burke's office at Chicago City Hall and his Aldermanic ward office were seized by federal agents, who ejected staff and papered over the doors and windows.
  • On January 3, 2019, Burke was charged with attempted extortion for allegedly using his political office to drive business for his law firm.
  • As of August 2019, Burke is no longer a partner with the law firm.Burke's wife is Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M.
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  • He and his wife were foster parents and were party to a protracted, highly publicized, racially charged child custody dispute.

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