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Archdiocese of Chicago

Chicago archdiocese silent on donations from convicted politician

The Chicago archdiocese is facing questions about donations from the campaign funds of a long-time alderman

The Pillar
Jul 01, 2024
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The Archdiocese of Chicago is facing pressure to return tens of thousands in donations from a city politician convicted of corruption, and facing prison time.

Former Chicago Alderman Edward Burke, convicted on racketeering and extortion, has made hundreds of thousands in donations to Catholic projects in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Credit: Kate Gardiner/…

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