Edward M. Burke

Rumor of deal roils teachers union

2013-04-24 22:28:00

The leadership of the Los Angeles teachers union is roiled over whether its officials made a private deal with a Board of Education candidate whom critics view as an ally of anti-labor forces. The dispute centers on an alleged understanding worked out...

Football: Everything you want to know about Wing T passing game

2013-03-26 10:03:07

EU bars Syria from getting gas masks, chemicals -- and caviar?

2012-06-15 16:41:22

Beyonce and Jay-Z share adorable photos of Blue Ivy Carter

2012-02-11 16:39:24

School said 'hi' — special needs student took it from there

2013-05-25 00:00:00

A few months before Ryan Burke became the first student with Down syndrome to attend Notre Dame College Prep in Niles, his father made an emotional plea to his son's classmates. "All we ask is that you say 'hi' to him. Just give him a chance," Kevin...

Editorial: 24 aldermen rushed to praise new meter deal

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Aldermen, have your heads stopped spinning over all the details in that McCormick Place/Navy Pier megadeal announced Thursday? If so, we have some questions for you. No, not about that megadeal. About the last megadeal. The one on revising the parking...

School in Prague to be named after Mayor Cermak

2013-05-07 20:06:00

Eighty years ago, Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak was assassinated, an anniversary that some, like Ald. Edward Burke, 14th, say does not receive enough attention. But on Thursday, a school in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, will remember Cermak by...

Cops: Fabian Seyrig de Saussure found dead in Bridgehampton

2013-05-13 11:14:02

A man whose body was found hanging from a tree in Bridgehampton Saturday was due to appear in court Thursday in connection with a previous suicide attempt, according to police and court records. Fabian Seyrig de Saussure, 51, of Bridgehampton, had...

Mayor Rahm Emanuel would give bikes more leeway on city streets

2013-05-09 00:00:00

Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday proposed making city streets more accommodating to bike riders while toughening penalties for drivers as well as cyclists who violate the rules of the road. The amendments to the city's bike ordinance, including some that...

Discount water plan for nonprofits advances

2013-05-07 18:06:00

Smaller religious institutions and other nonprofit organizations that do charitable work would get free city water once again, while some larger ones would get greater water discounts than they do now under a plan the City Council Budget Committee...

Seeking magic in a bottle

2013-05-05 00:00:00

Almost everywhere you look, you're bombarded with advertisements shilling products that promise "energy," "pep" and "vigor" — all with little to no side effects. You can buy the products at any convenience or grocery store or by mail order. With the...

State turns off UNO money spigot after charter school scandal

2013-04-26 04:32:00

State officials have temporarily halted funding to the United Neighborhood Organization, contending the large charter school operator violated terms of a $98 million grant by hiring contractors who are related to one of the group's top executives. The...

The Chicago City Council were asked to hold hands during prayers before the start of their meeting on Wednesday. Aldermen from left are: Pat Dowell, 3rd, William Burns, 4th, Edward Burke 14th and Chief Administration Officer of Finance Marla Kaiden, 28th.

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Darcel Beavers, Commissioner William Beavers, The Honorable Anne Burke, Travis Olison, Alderman Ed Burke, at the Black Creativity Gala at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Il. on Saturday January 26, 2013.

2013-01-26 00:00:00

Ald. Ed Burke (14th) fixes his tie during a City Council meeting last month.

2012-12-12 00:00:00