Ex-Alderman Danny Solis had bribery charges dropped as he cooperates in corruption trials.

Former Alderman Danny Solis had bribery charges dropped against him by federal prosecutors after he agreed to cooperate in corruption trials. Solis played a key role in the successful prosecutions of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and Chicago Alderman Ed Burke. Under a deferred prosecution agreement, Solis must continue to cooperate with ongoing investigations, though his charges have been dismissed.