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Humbled political titan Edward Burke sentenced to 2 years in prison in corruption case; judge fines...
Chicago Tribune· 12 hours agoEdward Burke ambled up to the courtroom lectern at the end of a nearly six-hour sentencing hearing...
Ed Burke sentencing today • Kim Foxx assaulted near her home • Chicago Sky defeats Indiana Fever
FOX News Chicago· 13 hours agoLong-time Chicago Alderman Ed Burke will be back in court for sentencing Monday. Former Alderman...
Can NJ elected officials influence criminal cases? Menendez trial tests question: Stile
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 18 hours agoPolarizing politics has contributed to the decline in confidence and a metastasizing perception that...
Sentencing for ex-Ald. Edward Burke offers referendum on Chicago’s old-school corruption
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 day agoAfter a lifetime of backroom wheeling and dealing, former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke faces the most...
On Politics: Brad Lander's scheming shows Eric Adams' weakness
Crain's New York Business· 13 hours agoPolling has been relatively sparse, but Adams late last year notched the lowest approval rating by any mayor in a Quinnipiac poll since 1996. Eric Ulrich, his ex-Buildings commissioner, has ...
Congo: No Place To Hide
Strategy Page· 3 hours agoFebruary 2, 2021: As 2021 begins, China remains very involved in Congo’s mineral extraction and mining-related operations. Chinese companies control an estimated 70 percent of Congo’s mineral ...
Bob Menendez’s Lonely Effort to Keep His Senate Seat
The Wall Street Journal· 5 days ago“In the eyes of voters, he’s sort of a sinking ship versus someone who’s worth saving,” said Lindsey Cormack, a professor of political science at Stevens...
Daywatch: At least 29 people shot, 8 fatally, over the weekend
Chicago Tribune· 15 hours agoAt least 29 people have been shot, eight fatally, in Chicago since Friday evening, according to...
Exploring identity through the lens
BBC via Yahoo News· 5 days agopolitical values, advocating for accountability and meaningful gun control reform. Marcin Kornacki [Marcin Kornacki] Haiti remains one of the poorest...
Government should again prioritize people over corporations amid crises, author urges | Opinion
Kansas City Star via Yahoo News· 2 days agoDuring tough times, such as the pandemic, relief checks are a step in the right direction....