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Burke Gets Prison Time, School Name Changes, and Listener Mailbag

Burke Gets Prison Time, School Name Changes, and Listener Mailbag

FromCity Cast Chicago


Burke Gets Prison Time, School Name Changes, and Listener Mailbag

FromCity Cast Chicago

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jun 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Former Ald. Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to serve two years in prison and pay a $2 million fine. Burke was convicted on racketeering and bribery charges in December after he used his longtime power in City Council to enrich his business, intimidate his opponents, and uphold Chicago’s infamous political machine. We break down Burke’s sentence and what it could mean for future corruption trials. Plus, we discuss some new name changes coming to Chicago Public Schools and see what City Cast listeners have to say.

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Released:
Jun 25, 2024
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Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago.