Chicago Outfit

Mob Informant's Book Signings Canceled After Threats

Posted 05.25.2011

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Mobster-turned-informant Frank Calabrese Jr. recently released a book about his life in the mob, and decision to turn against his father--which led to...

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Chicago Outfit Roller Derby League Welcomes Transgender Team Member

Posted 05.25.2011

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By Ross Forman, courtesy of the Windy City Times The Chicago Outfit Roller Derby League has taken a bold step off the track that will have a huge im...

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'Large Guy' Convicted In Mob Racketeering Case

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — A reputed Chicago mobster accused of orchestrating the bombing of a rival video gaming company was convicted of racketeering Wednesday...

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Chicago Riots: New Roller Derby League Welcomes Teens

Gapers Block | Posted 05.25.2011

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Two women stand along the sideboards in a medium-size gym, watching their daughters skate in circles. Suddenly, a girl hits the floor. Hard. Quickly, ...

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Secrets Of The Chicago Outfit: Mobster's Family Portrait Hid Guns, Cash, Jewelry, Recordings

AP | DON BABWIN | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Nearly $730,000 in cash, about 1,000 pieces of jewelry and loaded handguns found hidden alongside recording devices in a mobster's sub...

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Feds Have Two 'Upper Echelon' Informants In Chicago Mob

ABC Chicago | Posted 05.25.2011

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Federal authorities in Chicago have been cultivating information from two "upper echelon" members of the Outfit for decades, according to a court fili...

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John Ambrose: U.S. Marshal Convicted Of Leaking Witness Information To Mob

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — A deputy U.S. marshal has been convicted in Chicago of leaking secret information to the mob about a protected witness in a federal or...

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Deputy US Marshal John T. Ambrose To Be Tried For Leaking Secrets To The Mob

AP | MIKE ROBINSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — A former deputy U.S. marshal accused of leaking secrets to the Chicago mob about a protected witness committed "a criminal betrayal of...

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Nicholas Calabrese, Mob Hitman Turned Government Witness, Gets 12 Years

AP | MIKE ROBINSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — An admitted hit man who became the star witness in one of the city's biggest mob trials was sentenced Thursday to 12 years and four mo...

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Mobster Joey 'The Clown' Lombardo Sentenced To Life In Prison

AP | MIKE ROBINSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Reputed mob boss Joseph "Joey the Clown" Lombardo was sentenced Monday to life in federal prison for serving as a leader of Chicago's ...

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Mob Hitman Frank Calabrese Sr. Gets Life In Prison

AP | MIKE ROBINSON | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Reputed mob boss Frank Calabrese Sr., one of five men convicted at Chicago's biggest underworld trial in decades, was sentenced to lif...

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