southsider2k5 2,575 Report post Posted November 29, 2018 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soxbadger 372 Report post Posted November 29, 2018 If youd have given me a hundred guesses, I doubt Id said this had to do with Trump. The fact that almost every newspaper is mentioning it makes me believe that they have been tipped off a little as to the nature of the raid. Whatever is happening there must be some really good evidence, because Burke is about as protected as you can be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyyle23 1,698 Report post Posted November 29, 2018 22 minutes ago, Soxbadger said: If youd have given me a hundred guesses, I doubt Id said this had to do with Trump. The fact that almost every newspaper is mentioning it makes me believe that they have been tipped off a little as to the nature of the raid. Whatever is happening there must be some really good evidence, because Burke is about as protected as you can be. Raids on deutch bank, Burke's office, and Cohen pleading guilty one day after Corsi went and told everyone that yea, him and Stone lied to Congress and Manafort lied to Mueller. Something is up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 2,575 Report post Posted November 29, 2018 14 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said: Raids on deutch bank, Burke's office, and Cohen pleading guilty one day after Corsi went and told everyone that yea, him and Stone lied to Congress and Manafort lied to Mueller. Something is up Witch hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 2,575 Report post Posted November 29, 2018 Apparently it is his aldermadic office, and not his law office. https://wgntv.com/2018/11/29/federal-agents-raid-office-of-powerful-chicago-ald-ed-burke/?fbclid=IwAR3GrVed1stv7NOqmJry-IkwOIgdFsaVUABJ0EOZ1P7sy16IXrzgSPbWeFU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soxbadger 372 Report post Posted November 29, 2018 Just now, southsider2k5 said: Apparently it is his aldermadic office, and not his law office. https://wgntv.com/2018/11/29/federal-agents-raid-office-of-powerful-chicago-ald-ed-burke/?fbclid=IwAR3GrVed1stv7NOqmJry-IkwOIgdFsaVUABJ0EOZ1P7sy16IXrzgSPbWeFU Yeah which is why I wouldnt think it relates to Trump. But I think that there may be something about him using his office to improperly get property tax benefits for Trump tower. To be fair, the idea that he even is allowed to do tax appeals in the first place seems crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleHurt05 324 Report post Posted November 29, 2018 46 minutes ago, Soxbadger said: If youd have given me a hundred guesses, I doubt Id said this had to do with Trump. The fact that almost every newspaper is mentioning it makes me believe that they have been tipped off a little as to the nature of the raid. Whatever is happening there must be some really good evidence, because Burke is about as protected as you can be. One of his money men must have fallen asleep and forget to deliver the monthly envelope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lostfan 132 Report post Posted November 29, 2018 So I'm at work and noticed one of the reporters reporting on this is Gregory Pratt of the tribune. Same guy who used to post here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 2,575 Report post Posted November 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, lostfan said: So I'm at work and noticed one of the reporters reporting on this is Gregory Pratt of the tribune. Same guy who used to post here? Could be, I seem to recall him doing something like that back in the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrangeSox 334 Report post Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Pratt was definitely going into journalism e: ha I wasn't the only one with the same idea Edited November 29, 2018 by StrangeSox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmags 3,396 Report post Posted November 29, 2018 That is him. He used to message me. He does a good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmags 3,396 Report post Posted November 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Soxbadger said: To be fair, the idea that he even is allowed to do tax appeals in the first place seems crazy. It’s nuts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptatc 1,122 Report post Posted November 30, 2018 8 hours ago, LittleHurt05 said: One of his money men must have fallen asleep and forget to deliver the monthly envelope. Yep. He ticked off the wrong person and they turned on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptatc 1,122 Report post Posted November 30, 2018 8 hours ago, Soxbadger said: Yeah which is why I wouldnt think it relates to Trump. But I think that there may be something about him using his office to improperly get property tax benefits for Trump tower. To be fair, the idea that he even is allowed to do tax appeals in the first place seems crazy. Like Madigan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Chappas 143 Report post Posted November 30, 2018 That is the same Pratt. He used to write for the UIC paper also. I read a couple of things from in the Trib seems to be doing a good job. At some point you would think that Madigan and Burke would have had enough of lining their pockets and ride off into the sunset but greed has no shelf life i suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Jenksismyhero 55 Report post Posted January 3, 2019 Seems like small potatoes overall, but illegal nonetheless. I'm sure he's done this sort of thing routinely in his position over the last 50 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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LittleHurt05 324 Report post Posted January 4, 2019 17 hours ago, Jenksismyhero said: Seems like small potatoes overall, but illegal nonetheless. I'm sure he's done this sort of thing routinely in his position over the last 50 years. It's funny to finally get caught after all this time. Either he's getting old and slipped up or someone has a bone to pick. Like you said, there is zero chance he hasn't done this before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knightni 91 Report post Posted January 4, 2019 Saw his photo on his LinkedIn page. That's definitely the Soxtalk Gregory Pratt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenksismyhero 55 Report post Posted January 4, 2019 54 minutes ago, LittleHurt05 said: It's funny to finally get caught after all this time. Either he's getting old and slipped up or someone has a bone to pick. Like you said, there is zero chance he hasn't done this before. My conspiracy theorist side wonders if the FBI/DOJ were going to go after Burger King over the McDonald tapes and then BK said, hey wait a minute, you want a bigger fish? I'm also shocked Burke was dumb enough to be the guy on the phone with this stuff. Why not use one of the many crooks that work for him? Either stupidity or hubris. Probably both. I also thought it was interesting that the wire taps came way before the raids on his office (23 guns btw, wtf?). Makes me wonder if more indictments are coming. That dude is connected to everyone in the city. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StrangeSox 334 Report post Posted January 4, 2019 41 minutes ago, knightni said: Saw his photo on his LinkedIn page. That's definitely the Soxtalk Gregory Pratt. message him and tell him to stop wasting his time breaking news on the little-known Twitter when he should be posting it here first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southsider2k5 2,575 Report post Posted January 4, 2019 The donation was on behalf of Toni Preckwinkle, so now comes the question, what did she know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
