Victor Alden recaps the harrowing story of Crowe’s demise and the web of corruption that entangled him. As Chicagoans reel from the political fallout, Alden paints a chilling picture of a city built on promises that were never kept. From the shady deals to the final cleanup, Alden’s report uncovers how justice was served in the courtroom, but at a devastating cost to the city and its people. As Chicago pushes forward, one thing is clear: its progress has come at a bloody price.

Victor Alden played by Jim Taylor.

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As the city moves on, so does our understanding of Alderman Baxter Crowe's unraveling. A former meatpacker, takes us from the Back of the Yards to Riverview Park to Lincoln Park. But when Chicago keeps moving, that doesn't always mean progress.

Milo Grady played by Steven Landes.

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Charlie Danvers continues to dig into the tangled web surrounding Alderman Baxter Crowe's disappearance following the unexpected death of another suspect. As Charlie pieces together the city’s secrets, he finds himself diving deeper into a grim reality where no one is safe. Not even him. From the blood-stained streets to the crumbling edges of the city, Charlie begins to uncover the sinister pattern that’s claiming lives and erasing evidence. With danger creeping ever closer, Charlie must race against time to uncover the truth.

Charlie Danvers played by Ray Rivera.

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Frankie drives the night trains on the North Side Main Line, keeping his eyes on the tracks and his ear to the ground of a city always on the move. As a man whose own home is threatened by the city’s "progress," Frankie knows all too well what it means to be caught in the gears of change. When Frankie's path crosses Crowe's, tensions rise as the city shifts around them.

Frankie Doyle played by Christopher Bivona.

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Sergeant Joe Taggart has seen it all in Chicago, from riots to the roaring nights of Prohibition. But when he’s called to the scene of a hit-and-run outside St. Boniface Cemetery, he’s faced with a mystery that pulls him deeper into the city’s web of corruption. The victims seem tied to Alderman Baxter Crowe’s disappearance, but the more Taggart digs, the more questions arise.

Joe Taggert Played by Brian Jeffords.

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Alderman Baxter Crowe is missing, and the mystery behind his disappearance is only growing. As reporter Charlie Danvers digs deeper, he uncovers a trail of clues that lead him to connections between Crowe, shady deals, and some intriguing figures. But the truth remains elusive, hiding just out of reach in the rain-soaked streets of Chicago. Can Charlie piece it all together before the story slips away for good?

Charlie Danvers played by Ray Rivera.

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Eddie Shaw, a bartender, has seen it all: political deals, broken promises, and the constant tension of a city that never sleeps. Tonight, Baxter Crowe, weighed down by his own choices, walks in, looking for a drink and a little bit more. What starts as an ordinary night at the bar quickly turns into a chilling tale of power, corruption, and a violent end that changes everything. As Crowe’s troubled night unfolds in the shadows, Eddie becomes a witness to the complex web of power, deals, and people who walk in and out, each leaving behind a trail of tension and mystery.

Eddie Shaw played by Ashton Hawes.

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In the dead of night, Chicago’s streets pulse with secrets, and Sam Quinn, a taxi driver, is there to witness it all. When politician Baxter Crowe climbs into his cab, the tension in the air is thick—Crowe’s facade cracking. Quinn’s front-row seat to the city's underbelly becomes a haunting reminder: the city always has its way.

Sam Quinn played by William Young.

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