Family
She is married to Alderman Edward M. Burke from the 14th Ward of the Chicago City Council and Chairman of the Committee on Finance.
The Burkes have four children, Jennifer, Edward Jr., Emmett and Sarah, and one grandchild, Kelley Anne.
The Burkes are licensed, active foster parents. In February 1996, the Burkes became foster parents to a child, known in public by his court name "Baby T," born to a woman suffering drug addiction. The child's natural mother, Tina Olison, an addict in recovery, sued to regain custody of her child several times in a protracted, highly publicized, and racially charged court battle. The suits ultimately reached the Illinois State Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of custody for the Burkes in 2001.
Anne Burke has two brothers, and one sister, the late Patricia Cleary.
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