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Ald. Walter Burnett Jr., who's represented the 27th Ward for three decades, wants to hand his aldermanic seat to his son.
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Chicago Tribune

From the Editorial Board:

Ald. Walter Burnett and the divine right to bequeath your political office to your progeny

For the second time in his long political career, Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. is maneuvering to find employment for one of his grown children in the “family business.”

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