Chicago gang leader charged in murder-for-hire plot targeting senior federal officer

CHICAGO, IL – A high-ranking member of the Latin Kings street gang has been arrested and charged in federal court for allegedly soliciting the murder of a senior law enforcement official involved…

October 8, 2025

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Illinois Man Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

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WASHINGTON —An Illinois man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.…

December 1, 2022

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AT&T Illinois To Pay $23 Million To Resolve Federal Investigation Into Efforts To Unlawfully Influence Former Illinois Speaker of the House

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CHICAGO — Illinois Bell Telephone Company, LLC, which does business as AT&T Illinois, today agreed to pay $23 million to resolve a federal criminal investigation into alleged misconduct involving the company’s efforts…

October 14, 2022

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Former President of AT&T Illinois Charged With Conspiracy To Unlawfully Influence Former Illinois Speaker of the House

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CHICAGO — The former president of Illinois Bell Telephone Company, which does business as AT&T Illinois, has been charged in federal court with participating in a conspiracy to unlawfully influence the former…

October 14, 2022

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Superseding Federal Indictment Against Former Illinois Speaker of the House Adds Charge for Alleged Corruption Scheme Related to AT&T Illinois

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CHICAGO — A federal grand jury in Chicago has charged former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives MICHAEL J. MADIGAN with corruptly arranging for payments to be made to a political…

October 14, 2022

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First Assistant United States Attorney John C. Kocoras To Depart U.S. Attorney’s Office

Department of Justice Press Releases

CHICAGO — John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today announced the resignation of First Assistant U.S. Attorney John C. Kocoras, effective next month. Mr. Kocoras…

September 14, 2022

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Provides Update on Chicago Firearms Trafficking Strike Force

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CHICAGO — John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today provided an update on the cross-jurisdictional Firearms Trafficking Strike Force. The Department of Justice launched the…

August 22, 2022

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Files Suit against Chicago Cubs Alleging Wrigley Field Renovations and Expansion Violated Americans with Disabilities Act

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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois today filed a federal civil lawsuit against the CHICAGO CUBS, alleging the team failed to ensure that recent additions and alterations…

July 14, 2022

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U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan appointed to serve on Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s Advisory Committee

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ATLANTA – Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has announced the appointment of U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan of the Northern District of Georgia to serve on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of…

July 11, 2022

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Provides Update on Federal Prosecutions and Ongoing Strategies To Combat Violent Crime in Chicago

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CHICAGO — With the summer months approaching, John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today provided an update on federal prosecutions and strategies to combat violent…

May 27, 2022

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Settles ADA Claim With Suburban Chicago Salon Over Alleged HIV Discrimination

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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois today announced that, as part of a continued effort to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it has reached a…

May 26, 2022

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Provides Update on Investigation Into the Murder of Laquan McDonald

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CHICAGO — On April 13, 2015, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced a joint federal and state investigation into the Oct. 20, 2014, fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald. …

April 18, 2022

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U.S. District Court Orders Suburban Chicago Company To Stop Distribution of Adulterated and Misbranded Nutritional Supplements

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WASHINGTON – In a consent decree entered Monday, a federal court ordered a Waukegan, Ill. company to stop distributing nutritional supplements that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), the Department…

March 8, 2022

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U.S. Attorney Parker announces district priorities, management team

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CINCINNATI – Kenneth L. Parker, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, today announced priority areas and appointments to his management staff. “Every matter we handle is significant, and…

February 14, 2022

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Illinois Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Department of Justice Press Releases

WASHINGTON — An Illinois man has been arrested for assaulting law enforcement with a dangerous weapon and other crimes related to the breach of the U.S.…

December 21, 2021

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Provides Update on Federal Prosecutions and Ongoing Strategies To Combat Violent Crime in Chicago

Department of Justice Press Releases

CHICAGO — John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today provided an update on federal prosecutions and strategies to combat violent crime in Chicago and the…

November 29, 2021

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Loves Park Office Manager Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1 Million From Employer

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ROCKFORD — A Loves Park woman was charged with fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million from her employer, according to a criminal information filed today by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Rockford. The…

November 18, 2021

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Indiana Man Charged With Scheming to Straw Purchase Firearm Allegedly Used To Shoot Two Chicago Police Officers, One Fatally

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CHICAGO — The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago today charged an Indiana man with federal firearm violations for allegedly conspiring to straw purchase a semi-automatic handgun that the charges allege was used…

August 9, 2021

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U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago To Participate in Cross-Jurisdictional Firearms Trafficking Strike Force

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice today launched five cross-jurisdictional strike forces to help reduce gun violence by disrupting illegal firearms trafficking in key regions across the country. Leveraging existing resources, the…

July 22, 2021

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Feds Say Owner of India-Based Call Centers Scammed U.S. Victims out of Millions of Dollars

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DALLAS, TX – An Indian national was sentenced today to 20 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release in the Southern District of Texas for his role in operating…

December 1, 2020

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