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Why Aldermen Who Need Extra Help Call Ed Burke

For years, Ald. Ed Burke ran what amounts to an employee loan-out program.

Aired 03/14/2019 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Why Aldermen Who Need Extra Help Call Ed Burke

Clip: 3/14/2019 | 3m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

For years, Ald. Ed Burke ran what amounts to an employee loan-out program.

For years, Ald. Ed Burke ran what amounts to an employee loan-out program from his perch as head of City Council’s powerful Finance Committee. “It’s a way of exercising control,” said one City Hall staffer. Paris Schutz has this report.

Aired 03/14/2019 | Rating NR

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