Chicago alderman to step down as Finance Committee chairman after federal charge, mayor says
by Bill Ruthhart and John Byrne, Chicago Tribune
Jan 04, 2019
3 minutes
CHICAGO - Longtime Chicago Alderman Edward Burke will step down from the powerful position of City Council Finance Committee chairman after being charged Thursday with attempted extortion, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Friday morning.
"I have spoken with Alderman Ed Burke, who agreed that the best course of action is for him to resign as chairman of the Committee on Finance," Emanuel said in a statement. "Because of his affection for the city, deep respect for the institution of City
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