The Block Club Chicago Podcast

Ed Burke Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison -- Here's Why.

Episode Summary

DIRKSEN FEDERAL COURTHOUSE — Former Ald. Ed Burke, the longest-serving alderman in Chicago history, was sentenced to two years in prison Monday, six months after he was convicted of racketeering and a suite of other crimes committed while he was in office. Federal Defense Attorney Mike Leonard explains what happened.

Episode Notes

DIRKSEN FEDERAL COURTHOUSE — Former Ald. Ed Burke, the longest-serving alderman in Chicago history, was sentenced to two years in prison Monday, six months after he was convicted of racketeering and a suite of other crimes committed while he was in office.

Federal Defense Attorney Mike Leonard explains what happened. 

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Quinn Myers

Guest - Mike Leonard

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