A long-time Chicago Democrat and former alderman, Edward Burke, was found guilty of 13 federal corruption charges following a six-week trial.
Burke had served in the Chicago City Council for 54 years.
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The Democrat now faces charges including racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion.
Burke was a symbol of power and influence in Chicago for many years, and now his conviction has sent the Democratic establishment into a tailspin.
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