Chicago City Council

Ed Burke's verdict drew reaction from present and former Chicago officials and leaders Thursday afternoon.

Ed Burke served in the City Council for 54 years, and during most of that historic tenure, he was considered the most powerful alderman in Chicago.

Former Alderman Ed Burke — the longest serving City Council member in Chicago’s history — was found guilty of several felonies on Thursday in his historic corruption trial.

The corruption trial of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke is progressing toward its conclusion, with the closing arguments wrapping up the second day.

Mayor Brandon Johnson and his City Council allies on Thursday used a parliamentary maneuver to squelch an advisory referendum that would have allowed Chicago voters to weigh in on whether Chicago should remain a sanctuary city.

The head of the Chicago Transit Authority on Wednesday said none of the system’s other train lines are subject to "the same design features" that are being investigated as the potential cause of the Yellow Line crash.

After weeks of testimony, closing arguments began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Alderman Ed Burke.

Crowds started lining up well before the start of the City Council meeting on Wednesday. 

There was high drama in the courtroom on Tuesday, as the former alderman who wore a wire for the FBI during the investigation into Ed Burke came face to face with Burke in his corruption trial.