Rahm Emanuel: Another Wannabe Gangster
Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by Theodore Roe in Organized Crime, Politics
Rahm Emanuel is a man of many names. Some call him Rahmbo. Others prefer Emperor Rahmulus. He was Richard J. Daley’s and Clinton’s financial hitman and Obama’s frontline Pattonesque general. All these titles, amusing as they might be, still lack the necesary oomph a man like Emanuel needs in order to get things done “his [...]
An Unfair Attack By Judge Jill Cerone Marisie
Posted on 16. Jan, 2012 by Joseph Fosco in Current Events, Organized Crime
Since the days of Capone, Cook County’s historical status as a corrupt institution has been common knowledge the world over. In the years since prohibition, the federal government has waged an ongoing war against the Italian-American mafia, and it might seem that this once powerful underworld agency is dead or dying. With this in mind, [...]
ATTENTION PUBLIC: ANP Needs Your Help On An Outfit Matter
Posted on 27. Dec, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in History, Organized Crime
For those of you who are unaware, I was very close to the now late Clara Cerone. Clara was married to the now late Chicago Outfit Underboss Jackie “The Lackey” Cerone. During my relationship (platonic, of course) with Clara Cerone she confided in me several secrets. Most I will take to my grave out of [...]
Attention Public: Info On Outfit Agents Marco D’Amico And Tony Dote Is Required
Posted on 19. Dec, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in Announcements, Organized Crime
There is an overwhelming amount of intelligence pouring into the comment threads of American News Post by citizen journalists contending that admitted Outfit member Marco D’Amico, 75, of Westchester, Illinois and convicted Outfit bookmaker Tony Dote, 59 (residential whereabouts unknown), are reputed to be overseeing vast gaming interests for the Chicago Outfit, specifically under the [...]
Outfit Capo Lee Magnafichi
Posted on 18. Nov, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in History, Organized Crime
Eligio Magnafichi became the proud father to his second son, Lee, on January 10th, 1927. The name Lee is the Americanized version of Eligio. Eligio’s son, Lee, grew up in the Galewood/Montclare area of Chicago near Harlem Avenue and Grand Avenue. Lee was the third child of four children, which included Evelyn (who I know [...]
Outfit Boss John DiFronzo Is A Double Agent?
Posted on 16. Nov, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in Current Events, Organized Crime
According to my sources, rumors are swirling in the Cicero-based faction of the Chicago Outfit that the number of the defendants in the landmark Family Secrets case who strongly suspect that Chicago Outfit boss Johnny DiFronzo is a double agent is growing. During the Family Secrets trial federal witness Nick Calabrese testified that John DiFronzo [...]
The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre
Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in History, Organized Crime
From the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 to the Chicago Flood in 1992 (unfortunately, the water came 121 years too late), Chicago has been an out of the ordinary place since its incorporation in 1837. One of the most talked about events in that storied history surrounds the events of one particular day in 1929, [...]
A Perspective On Corruption In Illinois
Posted on 25. Oct, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in Organized Crime, Politics
In your standard dictionary, the word corruption is listed as such: cor·rup·tion /kəˈrəpSHən/ Noun: 1) the act of corrupting or state of being corrupt. 2) moral perversion; depravity. 3) perversion of integrity. 4) corrupt or dishonest proceedings. 5) bribery. Origin: Mid 13th century; Middle English corrupcio(u)n (< Anglo-French ) < Latin corruptiōn-, stem of corruptiō. [...]
Sam “Moe” Giancana
Posted on 01. Oct, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in History, Organized Crime
Author’s note: My prerogative in authoring this article is to share my personal perspective about Moe, mainly because I do not want to repeat voluminous facts that have been stated countless times over the last 50-years in the public domain by informants, FBI agents, authors and various media personnel. If you are interested in this [...]
Tony Spilotro And Valerie Percy
Posted on 18. Sep, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in History, Organized Crime
It has been my long intention to write this piece, though I have been unable to select the right time to focus on it. However, the recent passing of former U.S. Senator Charles H. Percy has compelled me to move forward. Ironically, today is the day that Valerie Percy lost her life 45-years ago; and [...]
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