A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Chinese Businessman Sentenced to Ten Years in U.S. Prison for Attempting to Provide Military Equipment to Peruvian Terrorist Organization CHICAGO — A Chinese businessman was sentenced today to ten years in federal … Continue reading
Category Archives: Terrorism
From Congressman Randy Hultgren: Keeping Guns Out of the Hands of Terrorists An attack on any American is an attack on us all. Whenever these attacks happen we rightfully examines ourselves, but also the policies we put in place to … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam: Roskam Statement on Brussels Terror Attacks Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Peter J. Roskam issued the following statement after the Islamic State terror group claimed responsibility for deadly attacks in Brussels, Belgium “Our … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: U.S. Army National Guard Soldier Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIL CHICAGO — A soldier in the U.S. Army National Guard pleaded guilty today to federal charges that … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Aurora Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIL CHICAGO — An Aurora man pleaded guilty today to a federal charge that he conspired to provide material support to … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Hultgren Statement on Paris Attacks, International Refugees Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) today released the following statement on the terrorist attacks that claimed 129 lives in Paris: “With great sadness … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Aurora Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Join Jihadist Militant Group in Syria CHICAGO — An Aurora man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to charges he attempted to travel overseas to … Continue reading
From Congressman Randy Hultgren: “I was greatly disturbed when I heard about the two men from Aurora who were charged last night for conspiring to aid the Islamic State’s efforts against our country and our allies. “I am incredibly proud … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Rauner statement on arrest of National Guardsman for terrorist activities Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement: “Yesterday, Adjunct General Daniel M. Krumrei and Illinois Public Safety Director Rodger Heaton briefed me … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: One Man Arrested While Attempting to Travel Abroad; Both Chicago Area Men Spoke of Using Army Uniforms, Military Knowledge and Access to Attack Illinois Military Installation CHICAGO ― U.S. Attorney Zachary T. … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney in St. Louis: Six Bosnian Natives Charged With Providing Material Support To Terrorists St. Louis, MO – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced that a federal indictment … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FEDERAL GRAND JURY INDICTS MOHAMMED HAMZAH KHAN FOR ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPTING TO SUPPORT TERRORISM OVERSEAS CHICAGO — A southwest suburban Bolingbrook man who was arrested in October, was indicted by a federal grand … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: CHICAGO MAN SENTENCED TO 23 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ATTEMPTED BOMBING ON CROWDED STREET NEAR WRIGLEY FIELD IN SEPTEMBER 2010 CHICAGO — A Chicago man was sentenced today to 23 years in … Continue reading
When Federal Magistrate Daniel Martin gave Aurora teenager Abdella Ahmad Tounisi a get-out-of-jail card, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago strongly objected. Today U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang reversed Martin’s decision. Below you can read the argument made successfully to … Continue reading
Just asking. One big difference is that we can’t build a fence to keep bombers out.
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: TAHAWWUR RANA SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS IN PRISON FOR SUPPORTING PAKISTANI TERROR GROUP AND TERROR PLOT IN DENMARK CHICAGO — A Pakistani native who operated a Chicago-based immigration business was sentenced today … Continue reading
It’s a good thing I subscribe to both the Chicago Sun-Times and the Tribune. Take a look at the front page of the Sun-Times: Now, if I had only subscribed to the Tribune, here’s all I would have seen on … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh, a member of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee: Congressman Joe Walsh Reacts to Attempted Islamic Terror Attack in Chicago Saturday, prosecutors announced a terror suspect from Hillside, IL was arrested late Friday … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Don Manzullo: Manzullo Statement on Attacks in Libya and Egypt [WASHINGTON] – U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and member of the Subcommittee on Middle East, issued the … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Hultgren Condemns Libya Attack WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) today released the following statement regarding the attack at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya: “Today I join President Obama, Governor Romney, … Continue reading