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Edward Burke, the former Chairman of the Committee on Finance in Chicago, was sentenced to jail for using his power to line his pockets. Burke had the authority to settle workers’ compensation claims and could deny them without explanation, which he did frequently. However, his corrupt practices were exposed by a Department of Water Management Plumber, Patrick McDonough, who interviewed injured city workers and uncovered Burke’s shady dealings. With the leadership of Jay Stone, a brilliant legal mind, they filed a federal lawsuit that shook the city to its core. Burke’s corrupt practices were widely covered by local news stations and newspapers, and many city workers provided crucial information to the FBI. It is important to acknowledge the bravery of those who came forward and exposed the corruption that had been going on for far too long.