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Lawyers for former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke have filed a formal motion for a mistrial in his high-profile corruption case, arguing a witness’ off-the-cuff remark that Burke’s actions seemed “corrupt” has tainted the jury and violated Burke’s due process rights. The motion by attorneys Joseph Duffy and Chris Gair filed shortly before 7 a.m. is expected to be discussed in court before the trial ...

Good morning, Chicago. After almost four decades, Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest bakers continue to submit delicious, yet sometimes surprisingly simple recipes that readers turn to year after year. The winners of this year’s 37th annual contest are no different. For the baker who doesn’t have time to spare, this year’s first-place recipe can be done in less than a half-hour and only needs four ...

Jurors in the corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke are expected to hear more evidence Wednesday about the formidable alderman’s alleged attempts to extort the developers of the huge Old Post Office project. Prosecutors on Tuesday displayed some of the centerpiece evidence against Burke: wiretapped conversations and secretly recorded video from ex-Ald. Daniel Solis, who cooperated ...

Testimony is slated to resume Tuesday in the corruption trial of former City Council powerhouse Edward Burke after Monday’s proceedings were cut short because an attorney once again came down with COVID-19. The diagnosis came as jurors were in the middle of hearing evidence about an alleged attempt to shake down the owner of a Southwest Side Burger King — a part of the case that involves one ...

CHICAGO — Chicago Ald. Daniel Solis had been newly minted as an FBI mole in August 2016 when he was instructed to call his then-powerful colleague, Ald. Edward Burke, and