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Ed Burke’s corruption has been ecumenical

By Bill Myers
Published January 7, 2019 5:00am ET
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Ed Burke’s corruption has been ecumenical
Alderman Ed Burke, 75, walks out of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse following his release after turning himself in, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Chicago. | (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Christopher Hitchens once observed that sometimes the mighty are brought low for the least of their offenses.

Last week, longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke appeared in federal court to answer charges he tried to shake down a Burger King franchisee for business at Burke’s law firm.

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