Welcome Home Ed!
We guess Madigan will have to hunt up a different bunkmate:
Former Chicago Ald. Edward M. Burke has left the northwestern Illinois prison where he’s been held since September for his historic racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion conviction, officials have confirmed.
Burke transferred Tuesday from a low-security prison facility in Thomson to community confinement, according to a Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesperson. That means Burke will either continue to serve his sentence in home confinement or a halfway house. His official Bureau of Prisons release date remains Feb. 20, the spokesperson said.
Burke’s two-year prison sentence raised eyebrows when it was handed down in June 2024 by U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall, now the city’s chief federal judge. And in the end, it appears the punishment for Burke’s abuse of office is a total of nine months behind bars.
So Ed will have time to spend his ill-gotten gains as he shuffles off this mortal coil. Nine months behind bars and a few extra months getting home cooked meals and see friends and family.
Mike is looking at triple what Ed got, so he's desperately looking to stay out of prison while he runs through his appeals.
Labels: corruption
posted by SCC at 12:04 AM
93 Comments:
If that was one of us we would be up the river for ten years or more. His light sentence only emboldens the next generation of thieves in this city. They stash away millions to enjoy after they return from the country club prison where they were sent for a time out...Meanwhile Chicago goes broke and get more violent every day. Ed Burke will see judgeement in the next life if not in this one.
And remember...there are supervisors still on this job who gave that man an envelope full of cash to get a promotion. Souless minions of a wannabe crime boss.
Low prison stretch. Average criminals get more for less. It must be nice to be a politician. Police get crucified for anything they do!
Good to see you home Ed
On the very long list of things to do, MAGA DoJ must have chicago, crook county and the state of felinois on their to RICO list.
So, will ed and/or mike be storing their crates of ill gotten swag in their attics or their basements?
Will He Be Able To Still Wear That
B.S. Star On His Pants Belt He Wore
His next step is a pardon for his greedy behavior and fleecing of the public
Judge Kendall, appointed by GW Bush, fell for the bullshit from Burke's attorney about Honest Ed being a "Priest without a collar" etc etc.
Judge Blakey, son of the creator of the RICO statute, was appointed by Obama and nailed Mike Madigan.
Blakey made the better judgement.
Still I'd think that Madigan can spend his money hiring a PR firm to lobby for an early release or commutation. Spread some of that forty million around.
I'd think he might spend two years behind a fence before he's released. They both deserved to die in custody.
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Justice is done
Seeking no truth
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Find it so grim
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So real
You can't escape the ultimate justice at the end Eddie boy.
Burke’s two-year prison sentence raised eyebrows when it was handed down in June 2024 by U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall, now the city’s chief federal judge. And in the end, it appears the punishment for Burke’s abuse of office is a total of nine months behind bars.
Not bad for over fifty years of corruption, he's ready to run for mayor now and has my two votes!
Is it true that after August that in district and the VSWO overtime is cancelled? The only overtime will be CTA, CHA, park district and movie detail.
Was he a model prisoner?
Midget Mikey reports on Columbus Day. How fitting.
Government wanted 1.5 million. The judge ordered 2.5 million.
Midget Mikey pissed off someone.
They just might be waiting for Midget Mikey in cell block T (train).
Perfect example that Crime Pays!
The snake of public corruption lives deeply imbedded around us. Once again justice has been mocked by a political turd.
My dad and two uncles were one of them. My entire family greased the wheels of Chicago politics and did very well.
It's not just Ed Burke. It is the entire system.
Political corruption is not just confined to Chicago. In every city and state there is corruption. Back in the day you gave an envelope full of cash. Today you give "monetary campaign donations".
Are you stupid or something? Politicians whether they are Democrats or Republicans serve the same masters. They are all corrupt. They will never go after each other.
Bazinga!!
Further enticement for Conehead and his minions to stash the cash too.
Was his CPD "bodyguards" required to go to prison with him?
Who says crime doesn’t pay, because it surely does in Crook County Chicago Illinois
Funny how there was no media stories on how Ed was doing in the "Big House". I wouldn't be surprised if he actually spent his incarceration in his fortress in the 14th ward
Ed was welcomed home by his wife, the judge and a briefcase full of money to Chicago Way
Are you a greenhorn or something? After Daley stole the election from Nixon in 1960 the first thing Nixon did when winning in 1968 was to send in the US Attorney with orders to get Daley. Regrettably, Thompson only pinched low hanging fruit like coppers and alderman. Maybe this time will be different.
I would vote for Burke any day, and have way more people vote for him. He would be a million times a better mayor than the racist we have now and the past wanna be big di*k swinger clown lari. We need Trump to pardon him so he can run for mayor. If you think this is a bad idea, just look at the terrorist mayor of LA, was pardoned by a US President after she was convicted of committing terrorist acts in the US.
He should run for mayor. Bet he'd do better than Brandon.
Try reading the Admin Messages once in awhile and you'd know. The info you seek was put out two weeks ago
Jessie Jackson Jr. and his wife stole $750,000.00 and he only served 30 months in prison. Now is looking to run for office again, WTF
Does this mean that the airport details will have to keep dropping envelopes at his annual golf outing again?
So does this mean he will get his driver / body guard from the CPD back?
In the *original version of the book, "When Corruption Was King" by Cooley, at the end he went into exacting detail how/why BOTH Eddie and his wife ISCJ Ann Burke should be in jail for a caper/cover-up that he explains never was mentioned or prosecuted.
Like Cooley or not, just saying, the details were very explicit but apparently never made the light of day.
* The book was again re-released in later years in the same title, changing some of the original overall text, and while it included the mention of the Burke's, that part was soft-peddled, not to the extent in the original version.
I read both versions.
The original version is still around at the library I presume, and it makes for some interesting reading on the 'Chicago Way,' where one can read then judge for themselves.
I think former 'forty-turd alderman' Paddy Bauler typified it best when he opined, "Chicago ain't ready for reform." (Bauler died in 1977.)
Federal $$$ are drying up. Seniority pays though.
Ed Burke, another poster child for term limits. Why is it when a democrat gets elected to public office they believe it is their God-given right to steal from the taxpayers for the next 50 years or so? Just like Biden, Madigan, and too many more to list.
Im looking forward to going to his office Christmas party and handing him an envelope full of cash. It will be just like old times...you do think they will let him go to a Christmas party, right? After he is a priest without a collar...
a big f-ckyou to eddie burke n his family
90 people shot the past holiday weekend and Conehead is suing the Trump Administration over the crackdown on sanctuary cities. We see where his head is. He should be firing the CPD Superintendent.
Crime doesn’t pay for the chumbolones. It sure pays for the corrupt politicians. Did he lose pension?
Only P.O.’s get crucified… White shirts are exempt from prosecution!!!
And Bill Cozzi did 5 years for bitch slapping a piss bum that spit on him. Fuck you democRats you as well Burke. Jagoff
Hey, look at Jussie Smollett. How much time did he serve?
Eddie Burke is my man! With two telephone calls he got me out of 006 and into a FED gig with a gold shield. With less effort he got my little sister on the job and into a unit after a year on the job! It was fair because we were both well educated and qualified. H how do you like them bones!!!
Will Eddie Burke get a hall pass to dine at one of his favorite restaurants in the Viagra Triangle?
Speaking of home, does anyone know what happens if I get caught living in a suburb (Part 3)? Do people automatically get fired? Do the people at the FOP step up to the plate and do their jobs? Thanks to everyone who has given solid advice in the past. I am considering to buy a city sticker so that I will not be an easy target. My kids are in world-class schools and they are making solid connections that will open doors for them. I tell my neighbors that I work in marketing and they are coming to me with job opportunities. I am trying to weight the pros, cons, and the risks of living in a suburb.
OT- FF contract is gonna be bad for them which will trickle down to the FOP our next contract. Me too will be gone along with their manning. Cfd will no longer be a fun job.
Who keeps voting these thieves in, that is the issue
Your part of the problem jagoff!
Yeah that was handcuffed! Quit sticking up for him and JVD! These are the people that ruined it for us
I sure hope he doesn’t lose his pension 50 yrs of dealing with bullshit he deserves it
Good for you
I bet they all welcomed daddy back with open arms
Good luck Federal Government comes before State.
My brother in law, was a real drunkard and embarrassing in all situations. Old Eddie made him a Lt, then a Captain on the CFD. He was always afraid that Ed would find out he walked out on my sister and the three kids. Was upset he didn’t make Battalion Chief, but Old Ed told him you have to know what you’re doing, as a Chief. Worked all his golf outings in Wisconsin, drove the Kings children to colleges, when the King and Queen were not available. Old Ed, told him no working the precinct passing out palm cards with the smell of alcohol on his breath. Old Eddie took care of his own.
Hope feds tell illegals goodbye
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dhs-chicago-puerto-rican-museum
why would he fire the supe for doing exactly what he tells him to do?
Everybody knows that the dice are loaded
Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed
Everybody knows the war is over
Everybody knows the good guys lost
Everybody knows the fight was fixed
The poor stay poor, the rich get rich
That's how it goes
Everybody knows
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Disgusting. The old goat should have died in prison.
Lt Sean Rice too, was always the first to brag.
Crime doesn’t pay for the chumbolones. It sure pays for the corrupt politicians. Did he lose pension?
7/09/2025 02:07:42 PM
Yeah, he lost his pension, after getting his refund of contributions! Being worth 30-40 million I don’t think he’s crying about a pension!
Like he needs a pardon at his age and net worth. You’re soft as puppy shit!
I thought of Bill when I read this on SCC. I hope he is doing well. He got fu#*ed by the system. Burke got away with millions in his pocket.
Im sure he will ask for his security detail back...
That scumbag should be in a maximum security penitentiary for his whole puny sentence and him and his family should have been stripped of every penny he stole !
LOL Great Question!
There’s more to gain from holding their corruption over their head like a lead balloon than there is to tie it like a cement block to their ankle. Why do you think no client list has ever been made public from the Epstein case?
Crazy- it should make him ineligible. I mean if we can be on a “do not hire” list- why can’t he?
Chicago public schools for years the teachers are supposed to live in the city they live wherever they are, but they are not like us. They do whatever they want because they are protected so many of them living in the shop. But if you do get caught you will be terminated immediately. Unless of course you are connected the FOP will not and cannot help. You violated the contract. You’re on your own, not worth the risk.
A bunch of folks here praising ole ed because he took care of "his own" despite the fact they weren't very deserving of the spot he put them in. Not that im a fan but I hope you guys aren't turning around bashing anyone in power now that does the same thing. Ijs
No.The body guards on the detail to Burkes wife. An Illinoise Supreme Court judge at that time.
He certainly did not receive the punishment he deserved for his sins and corruption, yet upon his death he will face the ultimate judge. He will be among his associates in the fires of hell.
When I worked at the Union League Club in the early 80s, I talked to Burke's bodyguards. They all hated his ass. That tells you something for someone who is supposed to take a bullet for you. Lastly, when he came on the U.L. Club, he walked in like like a arrogant 🦚 peacock.
Just move out there and dont tell anyone. Yes, buy a city sticker, and know that most are caught by snitches dropping a dime. I knew a copper that said his wife left him and bought a house in the burbs. They never divorced. Wink-wink. His kids went to better schools, and no one cared. Get a burner cell phone and leave it at work.
Call me crazy but it sure does seem like a light sentence..... that is very frustrating. Isn't he the guy married to an IL Supreme Court Judge????
Hey “anonymous 06:39:10 PM“ maybe you enjoy getting soiled by scum and are willing to just bend over and take it, but most of us to have your ability to restrain ourselves because we don’t enjoy it. And either way, if you don’t think 5 years in excessive, you can GFY !!! Save your lectures telling us to stop supporting our fellow officers. If the job is too tough or “ruined” for you, than you can quit at anytime pussy!
Jackoff
Who has the email?
Area One Detective Commander Watson supposedly sent an email to her detectives basically announcing that one of her Lieutenants got dumped and that she’s was dumped to 007. Most people are allowed to transition quietly. Since when did Commanders start announcing to everyone that one of their Lieutenants got dumped? Who does that? I know. Someone please share the email.
Will never happen. Always been taken care of, always will be
Might not need one, but wants and will get one
You will face termination.
Same thing will happen with Madigan! I mean, its the Chicago way. Mikey soon you'll be back at Palermos sitting at your private table.
The ONLY reason you have a pension is because of the Burke’s. Daley tried to steal your pension. Ask Miriam Santos, she paid a heavy price exposing Daley.I could care less what Burke did.
If Ed could have done favors for everyone, he would have.
I hope you trust your spouse.
Stfu. Karina can do some time in a district already. Roc M already got her to days. Too bad she lived up to the hype and hit medical before she even arrived.
Wow.
So it ain’t so.
yea,, everyone who paid him a fee
sounds like are looking to catch an officer not living in the city just so you can do a report on that while ignoring all the cps teachers that do it
Yes, Daley wanted to use our pension funds to shore up his civic programs. Jesse Jackson was behind this also. Burke might have been shady, but he did help a lot of people. The one thing I did not like him for was when he was head of the Finance Committee and he denied a lot of police officer medical help for injuries. He worked both sides of the aisle. He is a very wealthy man
Who cares about a lieutenant, worry about the copper who actually has to work a beat car.
Say it ain't so.
Timing is everything.
Everything is a catalyst for something.
The complexity may seem complicated.
Yet, to those playing the tunes, clear as crystal.
Savor the symphonies.
Not true. Did a major favor for me, just because he could.
You obviously don’t know him.
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