U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois
Recent News About U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois
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Federal grand jury indicts Aurora man for alleged assault on law enforcement officers
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Francisco Javier Acevedo-Caldera, 39, for allegedly assaulting three law enforcement officers during an attempted arrest at the Kane County Sheriff’s Department in St. Charles, Illinois.
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Federal grand jury indicts five for alleged CARES Act relief fraud
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted five individuals for allegedly obtaining millions of dollars through fraudulent applications for small business loans and other benefits under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)...
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Suburban Chicago man sentenced for threatening FEMA and police
A man from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for making threats against employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and local law enforcement officers.
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Son of 'El Chapo' pleads guilty to federal drug charges in Chicago
Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera and a leader within the Sinaloa Cartel, has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges in Chicago.
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Federal inmate receives additional seven-year sentence for threats against probation officer
A federal inmate has been sentenced to an additional seven years in prison for threatening a U.S. Probation officer in Chicago.
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Man indicted for alleged robbery of Rockford post office
A Rockford man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly robbing a post office in Rockford, Illinois, this past May.
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Federal grand jury indicts three for alleged Covid-relief fraud exceeding $2 million
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted three individuals accused of fraudulently obtaining over $2 million in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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Chicago man sentenced to 13 years for cocaine trafficking
A man from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for cultivating a corrupt relationship with a federal law enforcement agent while trafficking cocaine.
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Federal charges filed against seven in Chicago drug trafficking probe
A federal investigation targeting drug and firearm activities on Chicago's South Side has led to charges against seven individuals.
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California businessman pleads guilty to $14 million Covid-relief fraud
A California businessman, Darren Carlyle Sadler, has admitted guilt in a federal fraud case involving the acquisition of over $14 million through fraudulent means.
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Federal investigation leads to indictments for fentanyl sales conspiracy
A federal investigation in Chicago targeting the sale of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine has led to a grand jury returning drug and firearm charges against six individuals.
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Chicago man indicted for alleged carjackings and robberies
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Maurice D. Lee, Jr., on charges related to carjacking and robbery incidents that allegedly occurred in May 2024.
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Man charged with assaulting federal worker outside Chicago courthouse
The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged a Chicago man with assaulting a federal employee outside the Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago.
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Chicago man convicted for supporting ISIS through online propaganda
A Chicago man has been found guilty in federal court for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).
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Man sentenced for robbing mail carrier at gunpoint in Chicago suburb
A man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for the assault and robbery of a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Harvey, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
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Chicago man charged with defrauding Social Security system
A man from suburban Chicago has been indicted on charges of fraudulently obtaining Social Security benefits using his deceased father's identity.
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Rockford man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm offenses
A Rockford man has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession.
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Chicago lab owner receives seven-year sentence for Covid-19 testing fraud
The owner of a Chicago laboratory has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his involvement in a Covid-19 testing fraud scheme.
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Foreign national sentenced for cyber scams targeting U.S
A foreign national has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for conducting cyber fraud schemes targeting U.S. citizens and businesses.