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There is a new pope in the Vatican and around the world Catholics and people of other faiths are wondering how Pope Leo the fourteenth may affect their lives. In the United States, there was surprise and celebration that a boy from the south side of Chicago, of rich but humble heritage, the son of school principal, would be selected to be the representative of Christ on earth. The amazement and hope extended to Mendocino County, where Pastor Matt Davis, leader of the Mendocino Presbyterian Church, took time from his duties on Friday to answer questions from curious students from Montessori Del Mar, and where Ed Burke, a parishioner at St. Anthony's in Mendocino reflected on his years at Mendel High School, where the new pope also studied.

On this evening's extended Extra Time we have reaction to the big stories of the weekend, Tipp hurlers win in Ennis that keeps out Championship ambitions alive, our footballers opening round Tailteann Cup defeat in Tubbercurry. along with the breaking news of Rachael Blackmore's immediate retirement. We hear from Liam Cahill, Ken Hogan, Timmy Hammersley JJ and Tom McGrath. Paul Cahill, football selector. gives his reaction along with Conor O'Dwyer and Ed Burke on Ladies football. TSDL with Barry and racing with David Byrnes rounds off a busy show that also includes updates from the Munster Minor football semi-final against Cork. We hope you like...

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This week we talk to James Woodlock on the minor hurling campaign, and we talk ladies football with manager Ed Burke. We have reaction to the county championship draw and preview the league final and Munster Football Championship. Rugby with Nenagh Ormond's John Long and TSDL with Barry along with camogie with Ger Kinane. We hope you like...

On another busy Extra Time, we have reaction to Tipp overcoming Cork in the fourth round of the league. We hear from Liam Cahill, Ken Hogan, Shane McGrath, JJ Kennedy and Tom McGrath. Our footballers however lost their unbeaten record with a home defeat to London. We hear the reaction of manager Philly Ryan along with analyst Conor O'Dwyer. Ladies football had their first win of the league campaign over Clare, Ed Burke joins us. Michael Bourke on the fundraiser at the Greyhound Stadium this Saturday along with National Indoor Champion Sean Tobin and John Long of Nenagh Ormond RFC rounds off another busy program. We hope you like....

He hired Ed Burke for property taxreductions. He gave money to Rahm Emanuel's campaign for mayor. Was President Trump pardoning Blago inevitable? Plus, Shaun talks to Jim Murphy, chairman and CEO of Reach!! United, about the fentanyl crisis and how the President can tackle it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Dublin Festival of History podcast, brought to you by Dublin City Council.This episode, from the Dublin Festival of History 2024, is about the Boundary Commission set up in 1924, to determine the boundary between the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland. Dublin City Historian in Residence, Cormac Moore discusses the effects of the commission with Margaret O'Callaghan and Ed Burke, chaired by Ronan McGreevy.This episode was recorded at Printworks, Dublin Castle, on 28th September, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alyssa updates John about the insanity that was Danny Solis' testimony. Words cannot express the plot twists.  This is a stand alone episode in the saga that is USA V. Michael Madigan.  Learn about briefcases of cash in China, prostitutes, pot, and more. Corruption Guest Stars Include: (In no particular order) Operation Greylord, Roberto Caldero, Juan Gaytan, Martin Sandoval, Luis Arroyo, Chicago's Former Main Post Office, Dan Burke, Patty Solis Doyle, Brian Hynes, Ed Burke, Lunch Pale Pete, and Hillary Clinton Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: City aids Solis brother's firm Chicago Sun-Times: Political operative Roberto Caldero sentenced to nearly 5 years for bribery scheme Chicago Tribune: ‘Sir, you've been with prostitutes right?: FBI mole Daniel Solis on hot seat in Madigan corruption trial Chicago Tribune: Out-of-the-blue request from Madigan sparked new direction in corruption probe, ex-Ald. Solis testifies WBEZ: Timeline: Key moments in the Michael Madigan federal corruption trial Chicago Sun-Times: Jurors hear Madigan ally McClain puzzling over political squabble hobbling Chinatown project: ‘There's something fishy here' Chicago Sun-Times: USA v. Michael Madigan (All Articles) Chicago Tribune: Ex-Ald. Daniel Solis, a historic FBI mole, exits stage alone after testimony in Madigan corruption trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lou Chukman is seeing one of his most lucrative years on record thanks to a slew of high-profile Chicago trials from former Ald. Ed Burke to El Chapo's son — and now former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.Host - Jon HansenReporter - Mack LiedermanRead More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch five years ago, we've published more than 25,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 130,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

Chicago's longest-serving alderman, Ed Burke, heads to prison today, Monday September 23rd. Steve Greenberg, Attorney and Counselor at Greenberg Trial Lawyers, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the alderman’s two-year prison sentence, where he is headed, and what the next couple of years might look like for the former alderman.

Is Chicago's mainstream media biased against Mayor Johnson? Ben riffs. Then Ray Hanania riffs. Soon they're riffing about absolutely everything, including…Trump, swing voters, Palestinian -Americans, Michael Madigan, Ed Burke, Danny Solis, Gaza, why Ray may vote Green, why he may vote for Kamala and TIFs. Ray Hanania is a columnist, suburban government spokesman, and a stand-up comedian.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're navigating Begyle's delicious ales while skirting train noise. Of course there's been some news since our last podcast. To start, there's European elections and Menendez being found guilty. It feels like there's some other stuff to talk about though...

Bob Cooley, the central character from Operation Gambit, wrote the judge in Ed Burke's case a twelve page letter. Alyssa reads it to Morgan Stringer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Lissa Druss is on assignment this week. Meanwhile, Thom Serafin digs into the trials and sentences of some key political figures like Mike Madigan and Ed Burke. Some of this lead straight to an intersection with the Chief Justice John Roberts' Supreme Court. Once again, we welcome Ray Long investigative reporter for the Chicago Tribune. The two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and author of “The House That Madigan Built” joins us in unraveling colliding cases.

In November, Chicagoans will go to the polls to elect members of the Chicago School Board for the first time. Filing week is over, and now we know a total of 47 candidates will be on the ballot across 10 districts. Chalkbeat Chicago's Becky Vevea and WTTW's Heather Cherone are in the building with everything we need to know before voting. Plus, we discuss former Ald. Ed Burke's two-year prison sentence, City Council's new revenue subcommittee, and first thoughts on ‘The Bear' season 3.   Good News: New Restaurant ‘Feld' Now Open in West Town & Stop The Violence Celebrity Basketball Game Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this June 28 episode: Ravinia Festival Babbel Chicago Association of Realtors Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Dan Mihalopoulos writes a column explaining how Ed Burke sorta tried to win him over with ear muffs. Ben riffs. Delmarie Cobb explains why it will take more than ear muffs for her to forgive Burke for what he did to Mayor Washington. Delmarie also talks Jamaal Bowman, what Biden has to do to win the election and why she welcomes democracy to the city council. Delmarie is a political strategist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Ald. Ed Burke was sentenced Monday to serve two years in prison and pay a $2 million fine. Burke was convicted on racketeering and bribery charges in December after he used his longtime power in City Council to enrich his business, intimidate his opponents, and uphold Chicago's infamous political machine. We break down Burke's sentence and what it could mean for future corruption trials. Plus, we discuss some new name changes coming to Chicago Public Schools and see what City Cast listeners have to say. Good news: CHGO Bulls Podcast Live NBA Draft Show in West Loop  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this June 25th episode: Ravinia Festival Babbel Chicago Association of Realtors Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Former 14th Ald. Ed Burke was Chicago's longest serving councilman. Burke was charged with racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion while serving on city council. These corruption charges landed him two years in prison, $2 million in fines and one year of supervised release. Reset gets the details on the sentencing and other plans from the Mayor's office from WBEZ's city government and politics reporters Tessa Weinberg and Mariah Woelfel. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced to prison on corruption charges Monday. The judge gave the 80-year-old a two-year sentence and $2 million dollar fine. Federal prosecutors said Burke corruptly sought to steer tax-appeals work to his private law firm by pressuring developers of the Old Post Office, the owner of a Binny's Beverage Depot, and a Burger King in his district.

In this episode I am joined by legal expert Morgan Stinger and John Zinn to discuss the Ed Burke sentencing.  Image from Hare Brained Show Notes: Chicago Sun-Times: How much jail time should Ed Burke get? Depends on which City Council member you ask. Chicago Magazine: Paul Vallas Really Loves His Broom Chicago Sun-Times: Let's all play 'Sit in Judgment of Ed Burke' Chicago Sun-Times: Ed Burke's lawyers say he deserves acquittal or a new trial Chicago Sun-Times: Ex-Ald. Ed Burke keeps law license after most Illinois Supreme Court justices recuse themselves Chicago Sun-Times: Ex-Ald. Ed Burke retires as a lawyer after the state's highest court failed to pull his law license Chicago Sun-Times: Rod Blagojevich is disbarred Chicago Tribune: Ex-Ald. Edward Burke resigns from Union League Club, scene of key meeting in corruption case Chicago Sun-Times: Former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas urges leniency for Ed Burke, ‘whom I always felt met my standards for ethics' Chicago Sun-Times: Ed Burke is asking for a new trial — with sentencing less than 3 weeks away Chicago Sun-Times: Ed Burke deserves 10 years in prison for corruption, feds say: 'He abused and exploited his office' Neil Steinberg: To love and not to count the cost WBEZ: Chicago's once-powerful Ed Burke faces sentencing Monday, ‘very humbling' days could be ahead WTTW: U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Bribery Statute at Heart of Michael Madigan Trial Politico: Supreme Court overturns Bob McDonnell's corruption convictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DIRKSEN FEDERAL COURTHOUSE — Former Ald. Ed Burke, the longest-serving alderman in Chicago history, was sentenced to two years in prison Monday, six months after he was convicted of racketeering and a suite of other crimes committed while he was in office.Federal Defense Attorney Mike Leonard explains what happened. Host - Jon HansenReporter - Quinn MyersGuest - Mike LeonardRead More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch five years ago, we've published more than 25,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 130,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

Mayor Brandon Johnson won the first round of a fight with local Ald. Scott Waguespack over a residential project near Lincoln Yards. Crain's politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the development and the city's potentially shifting custom of aldermanic prerogative.Plus: Former Ald. Ed Burke sentenced to 24 months in prison, American Express buying Tock for $400 million, RXO agrees to buy Coyote Logistics for $1 billion and federal prosecutors reportedly recommend DOJ criminally charge Boeing.

Mike Leonard, attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest legal news. The two talk about the death of Federal Court Judge Leinenweber, the federal sentencing process of Ed Burke, and what the prosecutors and defense lawyers have argued about his sentence.

Chicago is likely to see temperatures in the 90s all week as a heat dome settles over the midwest. We've got the resources you need to stay cool. Plus, executive producer Simone Alicea gives producer Michelle Navarro a City Council quote quiz, and we discuss Chicago's latest cute animal stories. Stories mentioned: “Resolution calling for Carter's ouster from CTA gets sidetracked” “Alderman after retaliatory vote stall: ‘If you hit me with a bat, I'm going to shoot you with a gun'” “How much jail time should Ed Burke get? Depends on which City Council member you ask.” Black-crowned night herons at Lincoln Park Zoo Koalas at Brookfield Zoo Chicago Piping plover eggs Panda history Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this June 18th episode: Ravinia Festival Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

With Ed Burke Day mere days away, Alyssa invited Morgan Stringer from Hot Dockets to the Dirksenverse to explore Operation GAMBAT which involved putting away bad people who fixed murders and other stuff.  In addition the FBI Op we talk about the following: Ed Burke's racism Costume critique Return of the FBI Theatre Troop and some bad casting Dersh Alex Jones It should cost more to be corruptible Current state of the Board of Ethics Show Notes: Foreign Policy: Judges on the Take Chicago Tribune: OPERATION GREYLORD WINDS DOWN Daily Journal Remember Graylord, Gambit Cases Chicago Tribune: `SORRY, ASHAMED' ROTI GETS 4-YEAR TERM LA Times: ‘Thousand Points of Corruption' : A travel guide practically guarantees tourists that a Chicago official will be indicted during their stay. The fabled machine may be gone, but dirty politics is alive and well. Chicago Magazine: Devils' Advocate Chicago Sun-Times: GAMBAT CHARGES Chicago Sun-Times: 'My only goal was to clean up the court system' Chicago Sun-Times: COP-BEATING VERDICT PROBED Chicago Sun-Times: 2 FBI agents posed as lawsuit feuders Chicago Sun-Times: Lawyer's cop roots put to use in undercover job Chicago Sun-Times:Lawyer Cooley describes a life of crime WTTW: Ald. Jim Gardiner Fined $20K For Violating Ethics Ordinance by Slapping Critic with Unfounded Tickets Burke Picture CNN: Blagojevich's lead defense lawyer to resign When Corruption Was King: How I Helped the Mob Rule Chicago, Then Brought the Outfit Down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Ray Hanania tackle all the news of the week, including…campus protests, Congress antisemitism vote, 1968 history lessons, Bears stadium, and more. Also, Ray's 70-30 like for Ed Burke. Ray is a columnist, political strategist, Cicero spokesperson and comedian. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Vallas pleads on Ed Burke's behalf. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson discusses the concept of sacred cows in Chicago, campus protestors and Bears stadium. As in no one wants to pay for the Bears stadium, including the Bears. Also, an explanation of how the Sun-Times treats allegations of infidelity involving Jesse Jackson, Jr and Mayor Rahm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So much breaking news, so little time. Ben and Mark Wallace get right at it. Starting with…Fani Willis ruling in Georgia. Real estate settlement on broker fees. Bring Homs Chicago. The U.S Supreme Court's gift to Trump. And the Illinois Supreme Court's gift to Ed Burke. Mark is a Podcaster, activist and businessman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Ferguson, the president of the Civic Federation, joins Lisa Dent to talk about former 14th Ward Alderman Ed Burke who was allowed to keep his law license despite his corruption conviction after a majority of the Illinois Supreme Court recused themselves from taking up the issue, and whether there’s a way to keep something […]

Happy New Year! The Rascals are back for 2024. The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The […]

The final week of 2023. Sunrise, sunset…And so much for Ben and Mark Wallace to discuss Like…the Libertarian Party's curious attitude toward slavery. Maine boots Trump from the ballot. That knocking sound you hear are the knees of Supreme Court justices as they try to summon the courage to do what they know they must do—uphold Colorado's ruling on the insurrectionists. How the mainstreams won't give Biden credit for the economy. And year one of Mayor Johnson. Also, few scathing word about Ed Burke. Mark Wallace is a podcaster, activist and businessman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/25/23): John Kass & Jeff Carlin discuss former Chicago Way power broker Ed Burke being found guilty of corruption after serving more than 45 years on the City Council and what that means for the verdict in the future of the Chicago Way. Plus, Kasso wonders who has earned the Moutza […]

Host - Jon HansenGuest - Michael Leonard, Leonard Trial LawyersFormer Ald. Ed Burke, the city's longest-serving alderman and one of its most powerful politicians for decades, was convicted of racketeering conspiracy Thursday afternoon. To read more on this and other stories, head to BlockClubChicago.org New Goal Update:Block Club Chicago is participating in NewsMatch, an annual campaign that aims to bolster support of nonprofit newsrooms across the nation and fill the gaps news deserts have left.Block Club has participated in the national NewsMatch campaign every year since we launched. The campaign matched donations dollar to dollar to our newsroom. But because of our newsroom's growth (thanks to you!) and the growth of nonprofit news, our newsroom doesn't qualify for matching support from foundations this year.Our newsroom is a recipient of the DEI Partner Fund supported by the Knight Foundation and Heising-Simons Foundation. They are generously donating $8,000 that will contribute to our year-end donation goal.On November 1, we set an ambitious goal to raise $20,000 and reached it in 20 days thanks to the generous support of our readers. We're moving the meter to see if we can double ourinitialgoal by December 31.Every time we've asked for your support, you've never let us down. Help us reach our new goal of $40,000.We're also looking for donors to match their contribution to help us raise even more money from participating in NewsMatch. Offering a match is a powerful tool for our newsroom because it incentivizes other readers to give. The more money we raise, the more we can reinvest in putting reporters on the ground and covering the stories that matter most to you.No donation is too small to match. If you're interested in matching your donation, please reach out to Maple Walker Lloyd at maple@blockclubchi.org.

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Former 14th Ward Ald. Ed Burke was found guilty Thursday of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion. Host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone Alicea, and producer Michelle Navarro break down the city's latest corruption trial. They also discuss conditions at the city's largest migrant shelter in Pilsen, after a 5-year-old child who was living there died this week. Plus, the team shares some of our favorite good news stories from 2023.  Did you hear? You can now become a member of City Cast Chicago — Join now to support your favorite Chicago podcast and ensure we can keep bringing you the conversations that matter! Vote City Cast Chicago as Best Podcast and Hey Chicago as Best Newsletter in The Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago 2023. Find us under the City Life category. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former alderman Ed Burke is found guilty of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion. A months-long strike of adjunct professors at Columbia College ends. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent migrants to Chicago this week by plane. Reset goes behind those headlines and more with David Greising, president and CEO of the Better Government Association, Amanda Vinicky, WTTW political correspondent, and Jon Seidel, federal courts reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, on the Weekly News Recap.

Shaun is gladly wrong today - Ed Burke is found GUILTY on 13 of his 14 counts. PLUS, VP of Legal Affairs at Landmark Legal Foundation, Michael O'Neill, remains guardedly optimisting that the SCOTUS will overturn Colorado's Supreme Court decision to keep President Trump off their primary ballot. And The Heritage Foundation's Zack Smith talks about criminal justice in blue run cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Guess who else got kicked off the ballot?   12:22 - We are under ATTACK! This is the worst border crisis in American history   26:32 - Tis the sneezin   42:49 - Dominic Green, columnist for The Washington Examiner, contributor to the Wall Street Journal and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society: The hedge fund finishing school that is Harvard   58:21 - 15th Ward Alderman and congressional candidate for IL 4th District, Ray Lopez, on ending city hall corruption in the wake of the Ed Burke verdict. For more on Ray's work for the 15th ward The15thWard.org    01:17:05 - Illinois State Representative 52nd District, Martin McLaughlin, goes over the new laws for IL in '24. For more on Rep McLaughlin's work for District 52 repmclaughlin.com   01:31:10 - Senior Editor for HotAir.com, Ed Morrissey: Say, Did You Know Biden Is Old, Unpopular, and Corrupt?   01:45:56 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perfect timing…Burke gets convicted and Trump bounced from the ballot in same week! Just in time to talk it over with Brendan Shiller. Who knows a thing or two about Chicago pols and politics and ballot access issues. Why do Chicago aldermen have so much love for Ed Burke? Will Trump pardon Burke should, gulp, the voters of America elect him? And Brendan's history-validation theory. Brendan is a lawyer, poker player and political strategist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host - Jon HansenReporter - Mick DumkeWhile the jury deliberates his fate, we take a look back at the complicated and important legacy of former 14th Ward Alderman Ed Burke.  To read more on this and other stories, head to BlockClubChicago.org New Goal Update:Block Club Chicago is participating in NewsMatch, an annual campaign that aims to bolster support of nonprofit newsrooms across the nation and fill the gaps news deserts have left.Block Club has participated in the national NewsMatch campaign every year since we launched. The campaign matched donations dollar to dollar to our newsroom. But because of our newsroom's growth (thanks to you!) and the growth of nonprofit news, our newsroom doesn't qualify for matching support from foundations this year.Our newsroom is a recipient of the DEI Partner Fund supported by the Knight Foundation and Heising-Simons Foundation. They are generously donating $8,000 that will contribute to our year-end donation goal.On November 1, we set an ambitious goal to raise $20,000 and reached it in 20 days thanks to the generous support of our readers. We're moving the meter to see if we can double ourinitialgoal by December 31.Every time we've asked for your support, you've never let us down. Help us reach our new goal of $40,000.We're also looking for donors to match their contribution to help us raise even more money from participating in NewsMatch. Offering a match is a powerful tool for our newsroom because it incentivizes other readers to give. The more money we raise, the more we can reinvest in putting reporters on the ground and covering the stories that matter most to you.No donation is too small to match. If you're interested in matching your donation, please reach out to Maple Walker Lloyd at maple@blockclubchi.org.

Wha a week it was! Rachel Hinton joins Ben to discuss it all. Including…buses impounded. The Ed Burke defense. Is listener Linda right about the Sanctuary City referendum? The “jungle cat” of west loop real estate. And our love for libraries, librarians and books. Rachel has a recommendation. Rachel Hinton is a reporter for Block Club, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's closing time in the Ed Burke trial. Ben riffs. Terry Cosgrove talks abortion rights. Particularly, the Kate Cox case in Texas. It once again proves that Republicans want to outlaw abortion in all cases. So stop deceiving yourself, voters. Also, a few words about the mainstream press. And a few other words about Maestro. Terry is the former executive director of Personal Pac. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Neil Steinberg of the Chicago Sun-Times, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. This week, the Rascals discuss the state of Illinois halting the construction of a migrant shelter in Brighton Park. How has […]

Nick welcomes the terrific Monica Eng, from Axios.com, to the podcast. They discuss many of the subjects she is covering at Axios Chicago including: the migrant situation, Ed Burke's penchant for swag, Maria Pappas' impressive collection of Christmas trees from around the world, a very cool new Asian Food Court in River West, and Monica shares her experience of making Pumpkin Spice Malort. Oh, and we discover that Ms. Eng has a lovely singing voice! Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick chat about what they did for Thanksgiving, the proper way to eat cold prime rib, the joys of shopping at a Dollar Store, learning to drive stick, and the horrifying trauma of high school driver's ed. [Ep198]

The Illinois primary is 109 days away. The Ed Burke trial is heating up. And the city of Chicago teams up with churches to house migrants. We'll break down those stories and more in WBEZ's Weekly News Recap with panelists Monica Eng, reporter for Axios Chicago, Michael Loria, reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times, and Dave McKinney, WBEZ state politics reporter.

The federal corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke is now in its fourth week. Multiple delays have slowed down the timeline but the judge is still hopeful the trial will wrap by Christmas. Executive producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran discuss the latest updates out of the courthouse. Plus, Illinois' 2024 election season is officially underway as hopeful candidates for local, state, congressional and judicial races began filing their petitions Monday.  What holiday pop-ups are you excited for?  Good News: Lifeline Theatre's 3rd Annual Adaptation Workshop & Showcase Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago politics can be complicated, but jury members in former and longtime alderman Ed Burke's corruption trial had to quickly get up to speed. Reset gets the latest on the trial from WBEZ city government reporter Mariah Woelfel. For more conversations like this one, browse our full catalog of interviews at wbez.org/reset.

The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Austin Berg of the Illinois Policy Institute, and Cate Plys, former staff writer at the Chicago Reader and political op-ed columnist at the Sun-Times and Tribune. The Rascals start the show this week discussing the City Council fireworks surrounding Chicago’s status as a sanctuary city. […]

Chicago Way w/John Kass (11/06/23): No guest this week as John Kass & Jeff Carlin look at the start of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke’s federal corruption trial, a historic moment in Chicago politics. Plus, an update from the Rauschenbergers as we learn of Emilee making it to Cairo as she finally made it out […]

The political corruption trial of former 14th Ward Ald. Ed Burke begins today. Burke spent more than 50 years in office, making him Chicago's longest-serving alder before he opted not to run in this year's election. WTTW's Heather Cherone and host Jacoby Cochran break down Burke's long and controversial career along with the trial that could ultimately define his legacy. Some good news: The 28th Annual Asian American Jazz fest Nominate City Cast Chicago as Best Podcast and Hey Chicago as Best Newsletter under the "City Life" category in the Reader's Best of 2023 Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices