The Latest Breaking News from Danny Solis

City Hall may seek to intervene in Danny Solis case, claiming to be victim

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she told lawyers to file a victim-impact statement in Solis’ case. She added, “no one is above the law and Chicago residents expect that their elected officials will be held accountable.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2022

Afternoon Edition: April 12, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2022

Ex-Ald. Danny Solis’ secret deal with feds goes public

It’s the formal understanding between U.S. Attorney John Lausch’s office and a man who could be remembered as one of Chicago’s most significant government moles. Solis’ cooperation was first exposed by the Chicago Sun-Times four weeks after he signed the deal.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2022

City Council member condemns Lightfoot as ‘phony reformer’

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez is furious over the tavern license granted to the Giant Penny Whistle, defying a moratorium along a three-block stretch of Blue Island Avenue. Sigcho-Lopez joined the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council in suing to nullify the license.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2022

Political operative Roberto Caldero to plead guilty, but says ‘at no time … would I be wearing a wire’

Prosecutors hit Caldero more than a year ago with an eight-count indictment saying he leaned on then-Ald. Danny Solis in 2016 to help an Ohio company win a $1 billion CPS custodial services contract and to get a street and park named in honor of members of the Cacciatore family.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2022

Lawsuit seeks to nullify liquor license for Pilsen bar

The tavern license was improperly issued by the city to Giant Penny Whistle, according to a lawsuit filed Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2022

Did McClain speak for the House speaker? A legal battle to watch for in Madigan case

Former Speaker Michael Madigan’s indictment says he “directed the activities of his close friend and associate, [Michael] McClain, who carried out illegal activity at Madigan’s direction.” And the feds have portrayed McClain as a Madigan surrogate.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 13, 2022

1 developer, 2 Chicago corruption cases: Sun-Times identifies ‘Company A’ linked to Madigan, Burke cases

Prosecutors said the indicted politicians pressured the developer now confirmed to be 601W Companies to hire their law firms, It redeveloped what’s now called the Old Post Office.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 11, 2022

Madigan, Burke cases point to unrelenting greed, though it’s not like they needed the money

The charges they face of using their power for personal gain reflect something often seen in white-collar cases: No matter how much some people have, it’s never enough.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 11, 2022

Lightfoot ‘deeply offended’ by deferred prosecution deal keeping FBI mole Danny Solis out of prison

“This is a man who exploited his position ... to enrich himself, attempting to enrich others,” Lightfoot said. “There’s got to be consequences and accountability for that. It’s not enough for him to simply walk away. Sail off into the sunset. That sends the wrong message.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2022