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Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

The undercover video was one of several recordings made by Solis that were released to the Tribune for the first time this week ahead of Roberto Caldero’s sentencing.

As someone deeply embedded in Madigan’s organization, Edward Moody could potentially spill insider secrets.

CBP's first Forced Labor Expo took place in Washington D.C. from March 14-15, 2023. CBP's Acting Commissioner, Troy A. Miller, made clear that forced labor is a top 10 priority trade issue for CBP enforcement.

Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan argued in court filings that the charges against him fail to allege any connection between benefits the received from utility giants and any official action he took.

"Currying favor with government officials — even those with the capacity to influence legislation of interest to the employers — is legal," Madigans attorneys said in recent court filings.

As the federal ComEd Four bribery conspiracy trial nears, prosecutors revealed in a court filing that a longtime confidant of Speaker Michael Madigan was interviewed twice by federal authorities before the probe became public.

For the City Council, the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorses Ronnie Mosley, (21st), Michael Rodriguez (22nd), Silvana Tabares(23rd), Monique Scott (24th), and Byron Sigcho Lopez (25th).

On most California roadways, speed limits have been determined not by how fast motorists should be driving, but how fast most of them already drive. A new law gives cities more leeway to reduce speeds.

Garcia is not accused of wrongdoing, and spokesman denies he played role in the push by former House Speaker Michael Madigan for ComEd appointment.