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Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke has been released from federal prison. His wife said he will stay at a Chicago halfway house.

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, who went to prison after being convicted on bribery and racketeering charges, has been released from federal custody Tuesday, his lawyers confirmed.

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Former Chicago alderman Ed Burke is expected to be released from prison Tuesday after being convicted of corruption for using his position to benefit his law firm.

Less than 10 months after reporting to federal prison, Edward Burke was released to begin spending the rest of his sentence in the Chicago area Tuesday.