Saturday, March 15, 2025

Search results for keyword: City Council found in 159 News.

real-estate
  • by david hall
Historic buildings across from Wrigley Field closer to demolition despite neighbors' protests

The owners plan to demolish three century-old buildings to make way for new apartments with rooftop pickleball courts and parking.

edburke
  • by david hall
A smiling Ed Burke greets 2-year sentence on corruption charges as judge rejects prosecution request for much tougher term

U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall seemed affected by the hundreds of letters written by Burke’s supporters. “I have never in all my career seen the letters that I have received for Mr. Burke.”

city-hall
  • by david hall
Former City Council colleagues credit judge with striking right balance for Burke

Many current and former City Council members said U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall's sentence struck the appropriate balance between discouraging political corruption and showing the mercy they believed Burke had earned from his many acts of kindness.

columnists
  • by david hall
Ed Burke sentenced to prison: 'There's more to life than a little money, you know'

A beautiful early summer day in Chicago sees the former lion of the City Council get a two-year prison term.