Teresa Giudice abruptly ends interview over fraud question
Giudice joined WGN Morning News but the interview came to an abrupt end after one of the questions was not received well.
Nigerian Scam Artist Sentenced to 3½ Years in U.S. Prison for Cyber Fraud Targeting...
CHICAGO — A 33-year-old Nigerian national has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison after admitting to running sophisticated online scams that targeted American citizens and businesses — including individuals in the Chicago area. Ridwan Adeleke Adepoju was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District...
White Sox Hold Mexican Heritage Night, Honoring Chicago’s Vibrant Mexican Community
Earlier this month, the White Sox welcomed fans for Mexican Heritage Night, presented by Modelo. With standing room only and an electric gameday atmosphere, the evening honored Chicago’s vibrant Mexican and Mexican American communities. Blending tradition, pride and America’s pastime, the White Sox leaned into this...
Mural honoring some of CPD officers killed in line of duty to be unveiled...
Tucked away in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood is an incredible display of art, honoring five Chicago police officers killed in the line of duty.
The Most Immediate Nuclear Targets in Illinois
A surprise to no one, Chicago, Illinois, looks like a likely target for nuclear attacks. Many sources list this and other American targets. There are also other locations in Illinois that could be major targets. Remember to not over think this map. The Changes Through The Years. Obviously throughout the...
ICE Arrests Alleged Human Trafficker in Chicago Raid, Sparks Sanctuary Law Debate
CHICAGO — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a suspected human trafficker during a morning raid in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood this week, prompting renewed scrutiny of the city’s sanctuary policies and the extent of police involvement in federal immigration enforcement. Video from the scene...
Man charged with 91 mph expressway crash that killed his younger brother
A 20-year-old man faces involuntary manslaughter charges following a high-speed crash that killed his 18-year-old brother. Aramis Alicea was behind the wheel when, driving about 91 mph, he crashed on the inbound Eisenhower Expressway near Leavitt Street, according to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office....
‘Many victims’: Nigerian national handed 3-year federal prison sentence for cyber scams targeting US...
CHICAGO — A Nigerian man who conned numerous US citizens and businesses through a variety of cyber scams will spend more than three years in federal prison. Ridwan Adeleke Adepoju, 33, of Lagos, Nigeria, was handed the 43-month prison sentence on Tuesday, according to Andrew Boutros, United States Attorney for the...
Ex-Loretto Hospital CFO Anosh Ahmed Indicted for Allegedly Overseeing $293M COVID-19 Test Fraud Scheme...
In a case that highlights the intersection of opportunism and the healthcare crisis, a former executive of Loretto Hospital in Chicago is facing charges for overseeing a $293 million scheme that involved fake COVID-19 testing claims. Anosh Ahmed, the hospital's ex-chief financial officer, is accused of fraudulently...
Chicago man charged in Dan Ryan crash with IDOT truck
CHICAGO - A Chicago man has been charged with multiple felonies following a serious crash involving a state vehicle early Sunday on the Dan Ryan Expressway. Edward V. Gilbert, 29, was arrested and charged with felon in possession of a weapon and aggravated driving under the influence causing great bodily harm,...