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FBI seized Ald. Edward M. Burke’s cellphone in investigation of most powerful Chicago City Council member

It was seized by federal agents who raided his government and political offices late last month, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned. It’s unclear why the FBI seized the phone.

By Tim Novak and Fran Spielman

Chicago’s most powerful alderman, Edward M. Burke, had his cell phone seized by federal agents who raided his government and political offices late last month, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned.

It’s unclear why the FBI seized the phone or where it was when they took it.

It’s also unclear whether the alderman has more than one cellphone.

Burke wouldn’t comment on the seizure.

• Before raiding Burke’s offices, FBI made no-warrant visit to top aide’s home

• Feds raid Ald. Burke’s City Hall, ward offices

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FBI seized Ald. Edward M. Burke’s cellphone in investigation of most powerful Chicago City Council member

It was seized by federal agents who raided his government and political offices late last month, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned. It’s unclear why the FBI seized the phone.

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