Corruption

Charges Dropped Against Alex Diaz de la Portilla

Public corruption charges dropped against ex-Miami commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla and lobbyist William Riley

Prosecutors determined it would be hard to prove a “quid pro quo” conspiracy tied to ex-city official’s support of no-bid land deal with Centner Academy owners

Lawyers argue Mike Madigan did “100% legal favors,” not racketeering

Lawyers argue Mike Madigan did “100% legal favors,” not racketeering

Defense in former Illinois House Speaker’s corruption trial says Department of Justice made the wrong conclusion

City CRE leases at heart of latest corruption probe

City CRE leases at heart of latest corruption probe

Cushman & Wakefield broker’s phone seized by investigators