An honest union official named Blane is framed for the murder of another union official. Thus off the hook, the crime syndicate responsible for the crime is free to continue its activities. However, State's Attorney Jim Fremont begins to suspect that Blane has been set up. Fremont launches a new investigation.
Chicago Confidential
In Chicago, a crime syndicate tries to take over a labor union by killing its blow-whistler treasurer and framing the honest union boss for the murder.
