Disgraced former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke walked out of Thomson federal penitentiary in northwest Illinois on Tuesday, officials said.

Longtime former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke is expected to be released from prison Tuesday, more than a year ahead of schedule, according to a report from The Chicago Tribune.

CHICAGO — 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, according to federal officials.

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was released early from federal prison to community confinement, with a projected release date of February 20, 2026. He was convicted of federal racketeering and ...

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.