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Ed Burke trial: ‘Shakedown’ described on witness stand as Burger King saga continues

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Jeff MacDonald is one of the final prosecution witnesses expected to be called in the Burger King episode. MacDonald was in charge in the early stages of the renovation of a Burger King on South Pulaski Road in Burke's 14th Ward. MacDonald sent an email to colleagues in 2017 describing Burke as "one of the most powerful politicians in the city"

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Ed Burke trial: ‘Shakedown’ described on witness stand as Burger King saga continues

CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors are continuing to present evidence Wednesday in Ed Burke's alleged "shakedown" of Burger King franchise owners. Jeff MacDonald was an executive for Tri City Foods, a subsidiary of the Dhanani Group, which is a company that operates hundreds of Burger King franchises around the country. MacDonald oversaw the remodeling project of the restaurant at the corner of 40th Street and Pulaski Road, which is in Burke's former…

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‘It felt like a shakedown’; Witness challenged by defense about meeting with Ald. Ed Burke on Burger King renovation

A former executive involved in the remodeling of a Southwest Side Burger King testifies Wednesday about his dealings with Ald. Ed Burke

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