Former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis charged with bribery

CHICAGO - Powerful former Ald. Danny Solis has been charged with bribery.

Federal prosecutors say Solis agreed to take campaign contributions in 2015 in exchange for amendments to a zoning ordinance.

He chaired the council's zoning committee for years.

Solis has been a key player in the feds widespread corruption probe in Illinois.

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He cooperated with investigators for three years, and recorded his conversations with many politicians — including former house speaker Mike Madigan.