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Ex-Chicago Ald. Ed Burke tried to 'shake down' owners of Burger King in his ward: new testimony

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Former Burger King executive Jeffrey MacDonald testifies against Ed Burke. MacDonald was in charge of a Burger King remodeling project in the former alderman's ward. MacDonald said Burke would not sign off until the company addressed truck parking and prostitution issues. Burke is accused of shutting down the Burger King project over a driveway permit issue.

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Ex-Chicago Ald. Ed Burke tried to 'shake down' owners of Burger King in his ward: new testimony

The court heard testimony on Wednesday that former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke allegedly tried to "shake down" the owners of a Burger King in his ward.

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Afternoon Briefing: Burger King testimony nearly complete in ex-Ald. Ed Burke trial

Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

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Chicago Tribune broke the news in Chicago, United States on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
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