Danny Solis
Top Court Strikes Down Pilsen Ald. Sigcho-Lopez’s Challenge Of Ex-Ald. Solis’ Use Of Campaign Cash To Pay Lawyers
The court condemned political corruption, but stopped short of saying former Ald. Danny Solis's use of campaign funds to pay personal lawyers broke election code.
2022 Could Be A ‘Banner Year’ For Aldermanic Convictions, Experts Say, As Patrick Daley Thompson Verdict Is First In String Of Corruption Cases
Since 1969, 37 aldermen have been convicted of a crime. More await trial. But Bill Cameron, who covered City Hall for 50 years, says "we catch only about 3 or 5% of the bad guys."
A List Of Chicago Aldermen Indicted, Raided Or Implicated By The Feds, Criminally Charged Or Convicted Since 2019
Chicago is routinely named the most corrupt city in the United States. We've had 30 aldermen convicted of corruption since 1973.
Ald. Sigcho-Lopez Takes Aim At Disgraced Ex-Ald. Solis’ Use Of Campaign Cash To Pay Lawyers
Danny Solis, an FBI mole, paid $220,000 out of his campaign fund to cover legal fees in May.
Pilsen Historic Designation Plan Gets Thumbs Up From Landmarks Board — But New Alderman Calls For More Community Input
The proposal will be sent to the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards for consideration, city officials said.
With Pilsen Streetscape Overhaul, Decades-Long Plan To Connect Plazas Will Soon Come To Fruition
Wider sidewalks, new trees and curbs are on the way as part of 20 years of upgrades, officials said.
After Danny Solis’ Bombshell Federal Affidavit Is Unsealed, Disgraced Alderman Asks For Privacy
The federal affidavit alleged Solis received sex acts at massage parlors and campaign contributions in exchange for ushering deals through City Council.
All Development On Hold In Danny Solis’ Ward For At Least 3 Months, Disgraced Alderman’s Office Admits
Solis, embroiled in a City Hall scandal that includes wearing a wire on Ald. Ed Buke, has been missing in action since the news broke.
Where Is Danny Solis? Missing Alderman Won’t Step Down — But He’s Not On The Job, Either
He wore a wire for the feds on Ald. Ed Burke, then went into hiding after Chicago found out. Now business is backing up in his ward.
With Ald. Danny Solis And Ricardo Muñoz Missing In Action At City Hall, Little Village Industrial Plan Stalls
Since he was charged with domestic violence, Ald. Ricardo Muñoz has not been back to City Hall. Ald. Danny Solis has been missing since news broke that he wore a wire.
TIF Subsidy For ‘The 78’ Development Faces Next Hurdle As 25th Ward Hopefuls Call For Delay
Developers of a project so large that it's been dubbed Chicago's newest neighborhood are on their way to securing a $700 million TIF subsidy from the city.
On Call Taped By FBI, Lawyer Complains 4 Aldermen Steered Him Business … But Not Solis, Sun-Times Reports
Victor Reyes, former head of the powerful Hispanic Democratic Organization, complained Solis wasn't sending him business like Joe Moreno, George Cardenas, Ricardo Munoz and Roberto Maldonado.
Ald. Danny Solis Resigns As Chairman Of Zoning Committee After Report Details Corruption
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said in a statement that Solis “made the right decision” by resigning.
Viagra, Massage Parlors And Sex Acts: Ald. Danny Solis Accused Of Abusing Power In FBI Investigation, Sun-Times Reports
A 120-page federal affidavit reveals the feds listened to 18,000 of Solis' private calls.
25th Ward Candidate Forum At Benito Juarez Wednesday Postponed Because Of Extreme Weather
The forum will now take place on Thursday, Feb. 7, organizers said in a Facebook post.
Would 25th Ward Candidates Support A New Near West Side High School? Aldermanic Hopefuls Weigh In
The five candidates vying for embattled Ald. Danny Solis' seat weigh in on CPS' controversial $70 million high school plan.
Can Chicago’s Political Scandals Save The Montford Point Marines Building?
As politicians scramble to shed campaign cash given to them by Ed Burke and Danny Solis, the Englewood center is reaping the benefits.
Pilsen Alliance, Chicago Housing Initiative To Host 25th Ward Candidate Forum On Housing Thursday
The forum focused on housing and accessibility will take place at St. Pius V Parish.
With Solis MIA, Community Meetings On 2 West Loop Developments Postponed
A bombshell report Wednesday revealed that Ald. Danny Solis wore a wire for two years as part of the federal investigation into Ald. Ed Burke.
‘Where I Come From, If You Wore A Wire, Someone’s Gonna Kick Your Ass’: Aldermen React To Solis Helping The Feds
The bombshell report shook City Hall Wednesday. Ald. Ed Burke, charged with corruption, remained defiant: “I’m not only going to stay in the race. I’m going to win.”
