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Letters in support of convicted former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke will be made public in advance of his June sentencing, his attorneys and prosecutors confirmed Tuesday. The agreement came after several letters sent on Burke’s behalf were posted on the federal court docket under seal. Last week, attorney Steven Mandell filed a motion on behalf of the Sun-Times and WBEZ arguing there is a ...

Four letters written by Vallas and others in Burke's case became public Tuesday at the urging of the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Public Media. Burke is set to be sentenced June 24 following his conviction for racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion.

PARKERSBURG — Four incumbents will be running unopposed for their seats as Wood County magistrates, while six candidates have filed for the newly reopened fif

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 ...

ISHPEMING — Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum will host a Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on the museum grounds at 501 W. Euclid St., Ishpeming. Shop v