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Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Faction Indicted in Chicago on Narcoterrorism, Drug, and Firearm Charges

Posted on September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Faction Indicted in Chicago on Narcoterrorism, Drug, and Firearm Charges
Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Faction Indicted in Chicago on Narcoterrorism, Drug, and Firearm Charges

Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Faction Indicted in Chicago on Narcoterrorism, Drug, and Firearm Charges A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an alleged boss of a violent faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico on narcoterrorism, drug, and firearm charges.  Oscar Manuel Gasatelum Iribe, also known as “El Musico,” oversaw the importation…

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Former Chicago Attorney Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Tax Fraud and Witness Tampering

Posted on August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Chicago Attorney Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Tax Fraud and Witness Tampering
Former Chicago Attorney Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Tax Fraud and Witness Tampering

Former Chicago Attorney Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Tax Fraud and Witness Tampering A former Chicago attorney has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for committing tax fraud, attempting to tamper with a witness, and violating a court order. Michael Abramson provided more than…

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Congressmen slam President Trump’s meeting on Ukraine with accused war criminal Putin

Posted on August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressmen slam President Trump’s meeting on Ukraine with accused war criminal Putin
Congressmen slam President Trump’s meeting on Ukraine with accused war criminal Putin

Congressmen slam President Trump’s meeting on Ukraine with accused war criminal Putin By Ray Hanania President Donald Trump held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate over the Russia war against the people of Ukraine. Many critics have compared Trump’s meeting with Putin to the appeasement meeting that British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain…

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Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate
Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate Jotaka Eaddy, founder of Win with Black Women and a nationally renowned business executive, social impact strategist and investor, today endorsed Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate. “All of us win when we elect Robin Kelly to the U.S. Senate,” Eaddy said. “Robin is a proven fighter…

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Friends of Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress 2026 Exploratory Committee, Launches Outreach Across 2nd Congressional District

Posted on August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Friends of Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress 2026 Exploratory Committee, Launches Outreach Across 2nd Congressional District
Friends of Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress 2026 Exploratory Committee, Launches Outreach Across 2nd Congressional District

Friends of Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress 2026 Exploratory Committee, Launches Outreach Across 2nd Congressional District Exploratory Committee commences effort to collect signatures and register voters as new poll shows former Congressman Jackson leading field of potential contenders Retired U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, Senior Advisor of the Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Network Jack Lynch,…

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Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Five Individuals for Alleged Covid-Relief Fraud

Posted on August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Five Individuals for Alleged Covid-Relief Fraud
Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Five Individuals for Alleged Covid-Relief Fraud

Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Five Individuals for Alleged Covid-Relief Fraud A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted five individuals for allegedly fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in small business loans and other benefits under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. George Kavroulakis, Athanasios Intzes, Adam Jaber, Hassan Kurdi and…

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National Gun VIolence prevention organization Brady PAC endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

Posted on July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on National Gun VIolence prevention organization Brady PAC endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate
National Gun VIolence prevention organization Brady PAC endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

National Gun VIolence prevention organization Brady PAC endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate Brady PAC Makes Rare Primary Endorsement of Kelly, Citing Her Proven Record of Gun Violence Prevention Work Brady PAC today announced its endorsement of Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate. Brady PAC, the political arm of the Brady Campaign, the nation’s oldest gun…

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Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking and Firearm Offenses

Posted on July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking and Firearm Offenses
Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking and Firearm Offenses

Chicago Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking and Firearm Offenses  A Chicago man who carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint on the city’s West Side and fired a handgun while attempting to carjack another vehicle has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison. The carjacking and attempted carjacking by KIAR EVANS…

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Chicago’s new political school board bureaucracy: “Who learned you English?”

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