Former alderman charged with drunk driving in Gold Coast
2019 mugshot of Ald. 'Proco' Joe Moreno | Chicago Police
CHICAGO - Former Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno faces misdemeanor DUI charges after he allegedly crashed into several parked vehicles and a tree Sunday in the Gold Coast neighborhood.
Moreno, 48, was driving south about 9:20 p.m. on Astor Street when he crashed into several parked vehicles near Division Street, according to Chicago police.
He then drove into a tree, and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in good condition, police said.
Moreno faces a misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving and five counts of failure to notify of damaged vehicles.