Over Ald. Ervin’s objections, Burnett’s stepson replaces Conyears-Ervin in Illinois House

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Jawaharial “Omar” Williams is sworn into office by Circuit Judge Robert F. Harris as his stepfather, Ald. Walter Burnett (27) looks on. [A.D. Quig/The Daily Line]

Ald. Walter Burnett’s (27) stepson, Jawaharial “Omar” Williams, will fill the 10th District seat in the Illinois House to finish the term of Treasurer-elect Melissa Conyears-Ervin, who will be sworn in Monday morning.

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