Anne Burke Appointed to Illinois Supreme Court

"Anne Burke was installed Thursday as the newest member of the Illinois Supreme Court in a courtroom packed with the state's political notables.

Among the speakers at the ceremony were former Govs. Jim Thompson and Jim Edgar, Senate President Emil Jones, House Speaker Michael Madigan and his daughter, Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Veteran broadcaster Bill Kurtis served as master of ceremonies.

Burke, 62, who is married to the powerful Democratic Chicago Alderman Edward Burke, previously served on the Illinois Appellate Court."

Read the full article in the Lincoln Courier here.

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