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Gun, money bill counter, and scale (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Four Defendants Charged With Federal Drug or Firearm Violations in Probe of Street Gang Activity in Lake County

Thu Aug 5, 2021 07:38 pm Cardinal News

CHICAGO — A joint federal and local criminal investigation in the far north suburbs of Chicago has resulted in federal drug or firearm charges against four individuals. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) […]

Brennemann Elementary School on Clarendon (Image capture July 2019 ©2021 Google)

Former Chicago Public Schools Principal at Brennemann Elementary School Charged in Scheme To Fraudulently Obtain Overtime Pay

Sat Jul 17, 2021 02:35 pm Cardinal News

An ex-North Side Chicago Public School principal has been indicted by a grand jury on fraud charges in an overtime pay scheme, according to federal prosecutors. YouTube Tips ⓘ A federal grand jury has indicted […]

Keith Dewitt Davis, three counts of kidnapping for sexual gratification (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Male Offender from Chicago Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Kidnapping and Assaulting Women in Calumet City He Met Online

Thu Jun 10, 2021 08:39 pm Cardinal News

A male resident of Chicago on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for kidnapping and assaulting three women he met online. He was initially accused of four attacks. Keith […]

Alleged Garfield Park, Chicago Carjacker Arrested on Federal Charge

Mon May 24, 2021 08:25 pm Cardinal News

CHICAGO — A male suspect has been arrested and charged in federal court with carjacking after he allegedly took a vehicle at gunpoint near Garfield Park in Chicago late last week. Kiar Evans, 22, of […]

Male Resident of Chicago Sentenced to More Than 9 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Ammunition

Tue May 4, 2021 07:51 pm Cardinal News

CHICAGO — Rodney Burnett has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for illegally possessing ammunition near Garfield Park on Chicago’s West Side. Rodney Burnett, 25, of Chicago, illegally possessed four rounds […]

Joseph D. Jones, also known as Yusuf Abdulhaqq, and Edward Schimenti, also known as Abdul Wali, both 35 when they were arrested in 2017 (SOURCE: US Attorney's Office Northern District of Illinois)

Two Convicts from Zion Face Prison for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIS

Sun Apr 11, 2021 08:26 pm Cardinal News

Edward ‘Abdul Wali’ Schimenti and accomplice Joseph Jones lost fighting terrorism charges, instead of pleading guilty as do most accused Chicago-area terrorists. YouTube Tips ⓘ Edward Schimenti, age 39, of Zion, Illinois was sentenced Friday, […]

Chicagoland pawn shop robbery suspect with gun with extended magazine and hundred dollar bills (SOURCE: U.S. Attorneys Northern District of Illinois)

2 Suspects Indicted After Robberies at Chicago-Area Jeweler, Title and Loan, and Pawn Shops

Thu Mar 4, 2021 08:23 am Cardinal News

Cash America, EZ Pawn, Helzberg Diamonds, Midwest Title & Loan Robberies in Chicagoland Federal Grand Jury Indicts 2 Suspects in Connection With Violent Robberies of a Chicago-Area Jewelry Store, a Title and Loan, and Pawn […]

Tobias Diggs, convicted armed robbery of Hinsdale jewelry store

Two Male Armed Robbers Convicted in Violent Robbery of Hinsdale Jewelry Store — 1 Offender at Large, Another Unidentified

Fri Oct 23, 2020 02:45 pm Cardinal News

A federal jury on Thursday, October 22, 2020 convicted two men on robbery and weapons offenses for stealing expensive watches and jewelry at gunpoint from a Hinsdale store. Tobias Diggs, 26, of Chicago, and Joshua […]

Owner of Medical Supply Company Accused of Price Gouging N-95 Mask During COVID-19 Pandemic; Selling Masks at Markup of 185% to 367%

Sat Oct 10, 2020 09:51 pm Cardinal News

The owner of a medical supply company based in Skokie, Illinois was accused Thursday, October 8, 2020 of illegally price gouging customers seeking to purchase scarce N-95 masks after accumulating tens of thousands of masks […]

Buffalo Grove Businessman, Formerly Residing in Wheeling, Charged With Illegally Exporting Arms to Ukraine

Fri Oct 9, 2020 08:31 pm Cardinal News

CHICAGO —A businessman from Buffalo Grove, formerly a resident of Wheeling, has been indicted on federal criminal charges for allegedly illegally exporting gun parts and other defense articles from the United States to a company […]

175 Jackson Avenue Naperville Aerial View (©2020 Google Maps)

Federal Indictment Charges Man With Using Explosive Device to Damage the Naperville Egg Harbor Restaurant

Fri Oct 9, 2020 08:08 pm Cardinal News

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on federal charges for trying to damage a Naperville restaurant with an explosive device during widespread looting in June. CHICAGO — A male suspect was arrested Wednesday night on […]

Chicago Street Gang Member of Hammond, Indiana Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison on Murder and Racketeering Conspiracy Charges

Thu Sep 10, 2020 10:14 pm Cardinal News

A member of a violent Chicago street gang has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for engaging in a pattern of racketeering activity that included murder. Alonzo G. Horta, 23, of Hammond, Indiana, […]

US Attorney’s Office: Owner of Gifford’s Kitchen and Social in Elgin Applied For, Obtained COVID-19 Payroll Assistance After Firing All Employees

Sat Aug 29, 2020 06:56 pm Cardinal News

The owner of a restaurant in suburban Chicago has been indicted on a federal fraud charge for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $175,000 in a forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loan guaranteed by the Small Business […]

Alleged Chicago Black Disciples Gang Leader Among 23 Defendants Charged in Federal Drug and Gun Investigation

Thu Jul 30, 2020 07:43 pm Cardinal News

United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois announce the arrest of 23 during sweep targeting Chicago gang Black Disciples (Jim Williams/CBS Chicago). CHICAGO — The alleged leader of the Black Disciples street gang […]

First Federal Prosecutions Under ‘Operation Legend’ in Chicago: Three Suspects Charged in Federal Court With Illegally Possessing Guns or Ammunition

Sat Jul 25, 2020 03:27 pm Cardinal News

One Suspect Accused of Possessing a Machine Gun Federal authorities said the three face gun crimes charges under ‘Operation Legend’. All three suspects are in federal custody. CHICAGO — Three individuals have been charged with […]

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