Chicago Deputy Commissioner Resigns After DUI in City Vehicle

James V. Lobianco, a Chicago deputy commissioner, has resigned after getting into an alleged DUI-related accident in Lakeview while driving a city-issued car.

On April 15, Lobianco was driving a Toyota Prius registered to the city when he allegedly hit the car in front of him at a red light, causing a chain-reaction. No one was injured.

Lobianco allegedly refused field sobriety tests as well as a Breathalyzer test. He was subsequently charged with driving under the influence and failure to reduce speed.

Lobianco worked as deputy commissioner at the Office of Homeless Services for the City of Chicago. He offered his resignation last Friday, which was accepted. Of course, this incident happened only a few days before Illinois Senate President John Cullerton’s son was charged with a DUI in a state-issued SUV. Lobianco was apparently authorized to drive the car for personal use.

Official out after alleged DUI in city car, suntimes.com, April 22, 2010