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Burke Scandal Spurs Flurry of Reform Proposals

Aldermen and mayoral candidates propose ethics reforms in the wake of Ald. Burke's scandal

01/07/2019 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Burke Scandal Spurs Flurry of Reform Proposals

Clip: 1/7/2019 | 6m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

Aldermen and mayoral candidates propose ethics reforms in the wake of Ald. Burke's scandal

In the wake of federal corruption charges against Ald. Ed Burke, aldermen and mayoral candidates are laying out major ethics proposals that could radically change the business of City Council.

01/07/2019 | Rating NR

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