Burke Defends Run For Alderman in Exclusive NBC 5 Interview

Even though he faces a federal complaint, Ald. Ed Burke is running for re-election--and he defended himself Wednesday in an exclusive interview with Telemundo and NBC 5.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 | 9:01 PM VIEW IN BROWSER 26°/21° FULL FORECAST » Top News Burke Defends Run For Alderman in Exclusive NBC 5 Interview Even though he faces a federal complaint, Ald. Ed Burke is running for re-election--and he defended himself Wednesday in an exclusive interview with Telemundo and NBC 5. Student Newspaper Accuses Loyola of 'Trump' Tactics Student reporters at Loyola University and editorial staff at the school newspaper say they're fighting an assault on free speech on campus. Rep. Adam Kinzinger Deployed With Air National Guard Unit An Illinois congressman has been deployed with his Air National Guard unit to the U.S.-Mexico border. Brookfield Zoo Asks for State Funding for Repair Bills With over a quarter-billion dollars in repairs, the Brookfield Zoo is asking for state help with funding. More Top News » Local Secrets of the Trade: Top 10 Secrets of Flight Attendants Four Chicago-based flight attendants who work for the nation's low-cost carriers sat down with NBC 5 Investigates to share secrets of their trade – from the most annoying passenger habits to how they get couples... Carl Edwards Adjusts Delivery as Cubs Camp Opens The Chicago Cubs are gathering at spring training in Arizona, and one of the team's key bullpen pitchers is experimenting with a slightly different delivery. Metra Offers Monthly Pass Discounts After Service Problems Metra Electric Line riders will be eligible for a discount on monthly passes after service interruptions snarled travel during a recent cold snap. Ind. Police Urge to Keep Providing Tips on 2 Girls' Killings Indiana authorities are repeating their call for the public to keep passing on tips in the slayings of two teenage girls killed during a hiking trip , saying the next tip could help solve the crime. More Local » SUGGESTED FOR YOU Indictment: Ex-'American Idol' Contestant Acted as Drug Courier A recently unsealed court document says a former contestant on both "American Idol" and "Fear Factor" worked as a courier for a drug ring and was trying to deliver nearly 2 pounds (830 grams) of fentanyl... Chris Pratt Responds to Ellen Page's Claim About Belonging to Anti-LGBTQ Church Chris Pratt is addressing claims made about his church. Last week, actress and activist Ellen Page took to social media to respond to a tweet about Pratt and his appearance on "The Late Show." "Fresh... Bank Robber Uses Lyft as Getaway Car to O'Hare: FBI A man has been charged with robbing a bank in northwest suburban Rolling Meadows and hiring a Lyft car to escape to O'Hare Airport. Dallas City Council Votes to Remove Confederate Monument The Dallas City Council voted 11-4 on Wednesday to remove the Confederate Monument at Pioneer Cemetery. The vote came after a briefing on options for the monument, which include removing it once and for... Unsubscribe | Unsubscribe from this mailing: WMAQ News 8pm | Change email preferences | Privacy | Terms ©2019 Copyright NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations 30 Rockefeller Plaza - New York, NY 10112