Recent legal proceedings have highlighted a series of corruption cases across the United States. A former superintendent of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has been convicted of bribery and extortion offenses, marking the second conviction of its kind in recent trials. Meanwhile, a landscaping company executive received a sentence related to a kickback corruption scheme. In Chicago, a cooperating former alderman is set to testify in the ongoing bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. This trial has drawn attention for its connections to previous corruption cases, particularly involving the ComEd Four. Additionally, a contractor from Jefferson County was found guilty of multiple felonies stemming from an asbestos incident in Arvada, and another contractor was convicted of defrauding an older adult while exposing nearby residents to asbestos. These cases reflect ongoing efforts to address corruption and misconduct in various sectors.