03-01-2019 23:32 via kvoa.com

The Latest: Chicago alderman says ‘I’ve done nothing wrong’

CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on the attempted extortion charge against Chicago Alderman Ed Burke (all times local):
8:45 p.m.
A longtime Chicago alderman charged with attempted extortion for allegedly trying to shake down a fast-food chain says “I’ve done nothing wrong.”
Ed Burke spoke outside his home Thursday night. He says “I’m not guilty of anything” and “I look forward to trying this case in court.”
Burke is one of the most powerful members
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