Cook County Commissioner Arrested for DUI

Samantha Steele, a 45-year-old Democrat and Cook County Board of Review commissioner, was arrested for DUI after crashing her car into another vehicle in Chicago on November 5. Police found her with bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol, alongside an open bottle of red wine in her car. Steele declined to perform sobriety tests and repeatedly asked an officer, 'Is your penis that small?' during her arrest. She faces a misdemeanor DUI charge and is scheduled for a court appearance on December 27, where she could face fines and the potential loss of her driving privileges. This incident adds to her controversial political career, which has included previous complaints and a lawsuit filed against her. Steele was elected to the Board of Review in 2022 and represents District 2, encompassing parts of Chicago's North Side and northern suburbs.