A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prisonfor Attempting to Join Jabhat al-Nusrah in Syria CHICAGO — A federal judge today sentenced a suburban Chicago man to 15 years in prison for attempting … Continue reading
Category Archives: Terrorist
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
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Aurora Cousins Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIL CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago today imposed prison sentences of 30 years and 21 years … 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
Sorry for the long headline, but I want to discuss what may turn out to be an important insight I haven’t seen elsewhere. At our breakfast the Saturday before Christmas at Andy’s Family Restaurant, besides seeing pictures of Angie’s new … 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
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office about the Illinois National Guardsman who planned to join ISIS: US ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIER AND HIS COUSIN INDICTED FOR CONSPIRING TO SUPPORT TERRORISM (ISIL) CHICAGO ― U.S. Attorney Zachary T. Fardon … 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: FBI ARRESTS SUBURBAN CHICAGO MAN FOR ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPTING TO SUPPORT TERRORISM OVERSEAS CHICAGO — A southwest suburban Bolingbrook man was arrested Saturday night for allegedly attempting to travel overseas to join a … 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