Even in a courtroom, Ed Burke ended up a fortunate man.
Day: June 24, 2024
Construction worker doing city contract work in Naperville killed by car
A construction subcontractor doing work on a city of Naperville job at South Naperville Boulevard and Heatherfield Circle was struck and killed Monday by 74-year-old driver, a Naperville Police Department news release said.
The Kitchn: The Mexican ‘Mangonada’ is ridiculously refreshing
If you ever find yourself in the markets of Mexico or any Mexican American neighborhood during the summer, you’ll be sure to see fruit vendors dishing up iconic cups of sweet fruit covered in lime juice and chiles, which is a classic way to prepare fruit in Mexico. Mangonadas, sorbet-like frozen treats that combine sweet […]
City Council members react to Ed Burke sentencing: ‘You gotta pay the price’
The two-year prison sentence and $2 million fine delivered to the longest-serving Chicago alderman ever is already reverberating around the City Council he long lorded over.
Elgin News Digest: Renovation work closes Duerr Forest Preserve in South Elgin till fall; applications being accepted for Elgin Township Mental Health Board; ‘Woofstock’ fundraiser to be held Sunday at East Dundee Depot
Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.
As Chicago Cubs rookie Michael Busch locks in at the plate, his defense at 1st base continues to improve
Since moving to first base after an offseason trade, Chicago Cubs rookie Michael Busch has stood out with his athleticism while honing the finer details of the position.
‘We’re going to keep fighting’: Judge denies man a new trial even as prosecutors don’t oppose motion
Conviction stands for Kevin Jackson, who is serving a 45-year sentence for a 2001 fatal shooting despite alleging police mistreated witnesses against him.
Chicago Public Schools launches free summer lunch program at schools across the city
Chicago Public Schools provides free meals at over 300 locations, including district summer camps to local children during summer vacation.
Some balk at proposed Mount Prospect alfresco dining space
Hoping to emulate the success of Arlington Alfresco in neighboring Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect could soon launch an outdoor dining zone as a pilot program along Prospect Avenue in the village’s downtown.
Ed Burke sentenced to 2 years in prison on corruption charges
Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burkę was sentenced to two years in prison Monday and fined $2 million after he was found guilty of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion late last year.