I will not visit Venuti’s ever again. I will tell my family to inform all of their friends that Venuti’s never seriously considered the risk in having someone like Battaglia have exposure to children that attend weddings where alcohol is served.

Why did the Village of Addison not know this? Or, why did they not prevent it?

NO DISAGREEMENTS HERE. THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT–MY SISTER AND HER FAMILY LIVE IN ADDISON!!!

TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!! TOUCHERS MUST BE STOPPED!!!

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR LETTER PRODUCES ANY POSITIVE RESULTS.

THANK YOU AGAIN! AND GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR STAFF, AND YOUR FAMILY.

What does Fratto’s daughter do at the restaurant?

Joe,

I know this is off the topic, but it’s just a quick question that I have.
Please respond as soon as you get a chance.
I was just wondering why the mob usually chooses pornography businesses/adult bookstores when it comes to the extortion part of their rackets. I might even be wrong about this, but it seems like they’ve done this a lot in the past.

Thanks.

In my opinion, the adult bookstore business takes a real ‘interesting’ person to operate the business – I could not do it. How do you tell your family what you are doing for a living? The sorts of ‘interesting’ people that engage in this kind of moneymaking enterprise fall in the same mentality as street thugs, which make good targets for extortion situations – street thugs with a lucrative income. Without the police, shakedowns of adult bookstores would not exist. Dirty cops make the bookstore operator believe it is necessary to pay protection, despite the business not being illegal.
Strange.

Dear Kite,

I do not know if Frank is related to “Teets.” I plan to look in to it.

Frank was arrested and convicted of a sex crime when he was in his mid 40′s involving a 16-year old (I assume girl).

Dear Concerned,

I feel your pain. However, I must insist that your opinion of Frank Venuti be regarded as a suspicion. Thank you.

Dear Joe,

I forgot:

-hiding in the bushes

…which is a classic perv peeping tactic.

Joe, what really pisses me off about pervs is that after they have perpetrated a crime, I bet they are proud of themselves for having grabbed (what they consider to be) some pretty sweet ass.

Please don’t forget about my other comments.

Thank you.

J.F.,

i’ll never forget the way i learned about perverts.

do you remember the show Different Strokes? well, there was this one episode that guest starred Gordon Jump as a pedophile bicycle-shop owner, who sexually molested Arnold’s friend Dudley. if memory serves, the molester also attempted to “get” Arnold, too.

the episode came at a good time for the show, which had been in a downward spiral for some time. the molester episode boosted its flagging ratings and was credited somewhat for bringing the crime of molestation and its warning signs more into the public eye.

however, the show’s producers ran into problems when they realized they couldn’t have Dudley get molested in every episode. Different Strokes was cancelled shortly thereafter, but not until after they stooped to creating the obnoxious “Sam” character (played by Danny Cooksey). there was an episode where Sam was kidnapped, but wasn’t raped, as his kidnapper wasn’t a molester but a insane grieving father who missed his recently deceased son.

this raises an interesting question. why is the American public so interested in watching shows about molestation? Law and Order: “SVU” is mainly about men who try to rape innocents. a journalist once said that Americans have pedophilia-philia, meaning we enjoy vicariously experiencing the exploits of offenders via TV programs.

as a member of the media, do you have an opinion on this?

do you plan to contact venuti’s directly and demand an explanation?

for those who don’t have 8 minutes and 4 seconds, here’s the most important part:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwGaNXBPAIs&feature=related#t=05m17s

Dudley has an excellent father.

Mr. Fosco
I am just curious, with all the registered sexual predators in that area, according to the Illinois Sexual Offender Registry web site there are at least 5 known in that town,why did you picked this Mr. Battaglia character to report about? Do you know him and hasn’t he already paid his debt to society? Though I do agree these people do need to be continually watched vilifying will do nothing positive for the situation. Was there a reason you made known his place of employment with the knowledge it would most likely hurt that business and possibly even endanger people there? There are a lot of extremist people out there looking for just one reason to hurt others. Is it not possible the owners were not aware of his conviction? Why did you find it necessary to mention Fratto’s daughter worked there? Did she do something to you? Is this restaurant wrong for giving a servers job to the daughter of some gangster or does she not deserve to make an honest living just like you do because of the sins of her father? I love your column but it seems odd to me that you just picked this guy seemingly out of nowhere and then found it necessary to throw her name in there and possibly ruin a good restaurants reputation. I know none of these people but am just curious Mr. Fosco. Is this responsible journalism?

Mr Fosco
Obviously you do have something againist Venuti’s. What is the correlation between mob princess and sexual predator? What is the point to let people know that Mr. Fratto’s daughter works there? I had my wedding there and the Venuti family is great, I dealt with Frank Battaglia and he was very professional and kind. What someone did or was ACCUSED of should not matter 20 years later. People need to move on with their lives move past the wrong doings, if there were any. I think you should have researched alittle more before you threw so many people under the bus.

Thanks for answering Mr. Fosco and now I understand why you wrote the article. I agree if this Battaglia is still out there being a predator then any means of getting him off the street are good means. I now see the reasoning behind announcing Villa Venuti’s association with it. As for the Fratto girl she gets what she deserves I guess. Thanks again.

Oop’s, I meant to say 20-years later…

In fact, Illinois did not have a Sex Offenders Website 20-years ago. It makes me wonder how bad the crime was that Illinois made him register all these years later. Any sex crime against someone, especially a minor is awful.

i read the commentary and i’d like to let everyone know that while a molester might think he’s got his hands on some totally prime piece of ass, he’s really got his hands on a sweet piece of prison time and public scorn. when a pedo is rummaging around down the front of some poor kid’s underpants he may think he’s in heaven, but he’s actually going to hell. pederasts are the worst because their acts are VERY violent.

molesters and pedos are not to be glorified. sexual predators and fondlers are not the heroes of society, being a ass clown or pedo is not something to shoot for. what about that do you not understand?

Check out the Trib. The cops found a huge stash of evidence in Calabrese’s residence, including taped conversations with many other mobsters, seven guns probably used in crimes and copious amounts of stolen jewelry.

No doubt every Outfit guy from Brideport to St. Louis is crapping their pants right about now.

Sounds like it could be the nail in the coffin.

Wonder what’s going through DiFronzo’s mind this AM.

I have stayed out of Venutis for the most part due to the fact that it’s prominent bar / night club business is filled with grease ball cocaine distribution. Now that I know a pedophile is employed I won’t eat at the restaurant or attend any banquet functions when invited.

I just stumbled onto this website,and let me tell you that i am veryy appauled at all of you that have made these disgusting comments about venutis rest/banquet. I have known this family for over 30 years and they are just a hard working family that is just trying to support their families. This family has been in business for over 40 years and has done nothing to hurt anybody, all they try to do is make good, home- cooked meals for their clientele that have been supporting them. I dont know anything about Frank B, but let me tell you that your accusations about Frank Venuti make me absolutely want to vomit!!!!!!!! He is a hard working man with a wife and 3 children,and i hope to god that they never see your vile comments (concerned citizen & Mr.Fosco) your journalism is compeletly unfounded. And as for Mr. Fratto’s daughter,i have met her and she is a lovely person who works as a hostess. You must have said something really awful to her for her to have to defend herself. What her father did has nothing to do with her, LEAVE HER ALONE!!!! after seeing your site, i will try to inform Venuti’s about what you have posted. I am sure they are just as concerned about all their patrons as you are. .. &&&& PLEASE DO US ALL A FAVOR, BEFORE YOU DESTROY PEOPLE’S REPUTATION,TRY TO FIND SOME CONCRETE EDVIDENCE FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YESS ASSHOLE i just had a list of sites that ive been researching n this happened to be one of them.. i am a resident of addison and heard about this site!! so shut the FUCK up n mind ur own business!

first of all if u can read correctly, i did state that i didnt know about FRANK B! i was replying to the other comments made..!! if the venuti family dosnt know anything about this, i dont think its right to drag them into this until they have a chance to hear about it and do what is right!! i thank all those who support me on this issue, people need a chance to defend themself. WHATTT are we turning into a communist country now??????

JESSICA-
PLEASE SMELL ONE OF YOUR OWN FARTS.
SINCERELY,
DUSTY

LETS ALL FORGET Y AND FOR WHAT REASONS MR FOSCO WROTE THE ARTICLE. THE FACT IS A CREEP IS WORKING AMONG OUR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WHILE WE ALL HAVE OUR GUARDS DOWN ENJOYING SOME SORT OF CELEBRATION. THE LAST THING ANYONE WANTS OR NEEDS IS TO WONDER IF OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS ARE SAFE WHILE AT A FAMILY EVENT!!!!!!IM SURE MR BATTAGLIA I HOPE WOULD NOT PREY ON THEM THEN AND THERE BUT THE MERE FACT OF ANYONE EVEN THINKING OR FANTASIZING OVER ONE OF MY CHILDREN IS ENOUGH TO MAKE ME VERY VERY VERY SICK. JOE CONTINUE TO WEED OUT THESE FREAKS OF GOD AND IGNORE THE FOOLS WHO HAVE THE NERVE TO QUESTION YOUR MOTIVES.IF ONLY MORE PEOPLE HAD THE BALLS TO CONFRONT AND EXPOSE THE TRUTH THE WORLD WOULD B A BETTER PLACE. THANK YOU AND AS RAY TON WOULD SAY (DONT B RUDE)

Ray Thonn… how fitting. Thank you.

Joe, you skipped my question. I wasn’t trying to offend you.

Rukimi, what if your opponent has a firearm? What if he knows karate? It’s easy for you to describe how you’d hypothetically kick his a**, but in reality, how can you be so sure?

Dear Hawaii,

John Kass quoted Rudy Fratto, a newly convicted Mobster on his sentencing day, about someone (me) that has been writing negatively/truthfully about Fratto and is a ‘pervert’. I did elaborate on the matter in the thread of that article. You will have to pull it up.

I appreciate Kass’ writing ability. However, a prominent person once warned me about him. The person told me that Kass has turned on a number of people that he seeks information from (including Fratto) – oh well – not a big deal.

Personally, I think Kass embarrassed himself by quoting a villain like Rudy Fratto on something totally unsubstantiated. If it were the mayor of a respectable town or a church leader (of a respectable church) making such assertion, I would understand the quote making the paper. However, such a quote coming from a gangster on his sentencing day directed at a reporter (me), was silly for Kass to publish.

Kass writes about the Duff’s. I know a great deal of tantalizing things the Duff’s say about Kass’ wife, however, I know better than to publish those remarks. Perhaps Kass can take some lessons from me about professionalism. However,he does remain one of my idols in our profession. Although, no one comes close to soon-to-be exonerated Conrad Black – my mentor in the profession.

It would be interesting if Conrad bought the Tribune when he is freed… lol.

I wont speculate any further on why the quote about me made it to the paper via Kass. If you want to ask the sources, ask Fratto and Kass. Fratto can be reached thru his attorney’s Donald Angalini and Art Nasser (both attorneys are listed in 4-1-1). And Kass can be reached via email. His email address is all over the Internet.

I hope Kass is not trying to start a war of words between us, because he will lose. I have as much freedom with writing as he does. In fact, any heated exchange of words between us would only put KTF Media Group on the map. I leave it up to Mr. Kass. I am a reactor, not an instigator.

Thanks.

“Tantalizing”? You mean, innuendo type of things? With no offense to Kass, may I ask if she’s attractive?

Also, do you know if Kass is aware of your blog, and if he is, does he read KTF?

I demand to know if Battaglia is going to be fired from his post at Venuti’s!

Dear RT,

If the Village of Addison responds to my letter on the Battaglia matter, I will inform my readers if Addison tells me anything about the action they are taking.

Any word on whether F. Battaglia is a descendant of Teets?

Also, to what extent is there mob activity in the western DuPage suburbs–Addison, Wood Dale, Villa Park, and Lombard.

What suburbs are booming for the Outfit these days, if any?

Thanks.

I am thinking about doing a local show, via YouTube & KTF Media Group, called, “Exploit The Local Sex Offender.” Battaglia will be our poster child. I will travel to the offenders home and take footage of them coming and going to work, while I attempt to interview them. Or, I might call the show “Exploit The Villain,” so I am not limited to sex offenders – I could target bad politicians and gangsters, etc.

Joe-

It’s my opinion that you not compromise your credibility as a writer by pursuing something like that. You’re a good writer, and people who do what you’re proposing are more, shall we say, “on the fringe.” Think about it. Do you respect Goudie because of what he does? I understand the answer to that question to be “no.”

I know you’re not scared of lawsuits, but I can almost guarantee you’d be facing a much greater possibility of something going terribly wrong by physically coming into contact with such people as you’ve mentioned. Do you really want that headache? Do you really want to physically put yourself in that kind of potential danger? It’ll end up costing you, one way or another, even if you’re as careful about it as you are in your journalism.

Joe, you’re a really great writer, and every time one of your stories surfaces in the mainstream media (examples: Dote, Fratto & Cleveland, Cerone, etc), it’s Warmbir and Kass who appear to be riding YOUR coattails. Over the past several months, you’ve proven yourself to be a first-rate reporter. Try to keep THAT streak going.

Go with journalism/reporting/blogging, and hopefully there will be a large scale payoff in the end. Don’t compromise your credibility by lowering yourself to that level.

Let me ask you something, Joe. Picture some sex offender who is really at the end of his rope. He can’t get a job because everyone knows who he is. He’s an outcast. His life is effectively over.

Here comes you and maybe another guy pointing a camcorder at said offender, and it dawns on him that since he’s on his way out anyway, he might as well take a few people out with him. He tries to run you over with his car. He tries to shoot you. Do you see what I’m saying?

Now, I’ve noticed that you and a lot of my other fellow-Catholics have a “martyr complex.” You seem to be willing to die for such a cause. While that may be admirable, I’d still like to submit to you that IT IS NOT WORTH IT.

In closing, here’s a little adage concerning martyrs I’ve always kept close to my heart. It goes, “If you try to be a martyr it will only slow you down, and I’ll cry a little harder as I wrap you in your shroud. But it’s never going to happen, and it’s never going to count, and there’s nothing we can do about it now.”

Dear Bort,

You are right. Please read my previous post.

joe, bort, & co.,

might i add something to your conversation about kass?

mike royko had brashness and a flippancy that resonated with his audience because it was somehow endearing. (i’m only mentioning royko because kass is sometimes perceived as being his successor. whether or not that’s true, i’ll say that filling royko’s shoes is a very big undertaking, indeed.)

kass’ brand of brashness, flippancy, and irreverence makes me bristle sometimes. if this is intentional, the desired result is lost upon me.

kass is certainly a gifted writer–better than say, someone like warmbir–but he does bother me at times.

that you were told that kass turns on people for the sake of a story or something does not surprise me.

diogenes of sepia lived in a barrel–he was greek. KASS IS GREEK-AMERICAN IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW!!!!

HOW DARE YOU????!!!

NO NO NO.

I MEANT

Diogenes of Sinope (Διογένης ὁ Σινωπεύς)

DO NOT MAKE FUN OF ME AT ALL!!!!

Dear She She,

John Kass quoted Rudy Fratto, a newly convicted Mobster on his sentencing day, about someone (me) that has been writing negatively/truthfully about him and is considered a ‘pervert’ according to the gangster. I did elaborate on the matter in the thread of the article I wrote on Fratto’s sentencing. You will have to pull it up if you want to read it.

I appreciate Kass’ writing ability, however, a prominent person once warned me about him. The person told me that Kass has turned on a number of people that he seeks information from (including Fratto – Kass makes fun of Fratto and his wife) – oh well – not a big deal.

Personally, I think Kass embarrassed himself by quoting a villain like Rudy Fratto on something totally unsubstantiated. If it were the mayor of a respectable town or a church leader of a respectable church making such an assertion, I might understand the quote making the newspaper. However, such a quote coming from a gangster on his sentencing day directed at a reporter (me), was silly for Kass to publish. Perhaps Kass realizes that bloggers are going to put him out of business some day and is jealous of us.

Kass writes about Chicago’s powerful Duff family. And I know a great deal of tantalizing information the Duff’s spread about Kass’ wife, however, I know better than to publish it. Perhaps Kass can take some lessons from me about professionalism. However, he does remain one of my idols in our profession – although, no one comes close to soon-to-be exonerated Conrad Black (my mentor in the profession).

It would be interesting if Conrad Black would buy the Tribune when he is freed (lol). I would ask Conrad if I could teach a class on ‘professionalism in reporting’ and require that Kass enroll in it(lol).

I wont speculate any further on why the gangsters immature quote about me made it in Kass’ column. If you want to ask the sources, ask Fratto and/or Kass. Fratto can be reached thru his attorney’s Donald Angalini and Art Nasser (both attorneys are listed in 4-1-1). And Kass can be reached via email. His email address is all over the Internet.

I hope Kass is not trying to start a war of words with me, because I will win. I have as much freedom with writing as he does and I can go toe to toe with him any day. In fact, any heated exchange of words between us would only improve KTF Media Group’s ratings. I leave it up to Mr. Kass, as I am a reactor, not an instigator (this comment is a reaction of Fratto’s quote by Kass).

Thanks for your question.

THere are 325 registered sex offenders in Dupage COunty are we going to go through each person and find out where they work and tell everyone. I am sure that not all 325 people hold jobs as a line cook at McDonalds. To potentially jeopardize businesses and the families that run them. Unfortunately when you think of the word sex offender you think of somecreepy old man touching a very young child. That is not always the case. A 16 year old is a 16 year old and now a days can be very mature for their ages and be very manipulative. Why pinpoint this to two well known establishments? there are 31 addison residents that live next door to sex offenders are we pinpointing them out and naming where they work. My point is that yes these crimes are horrible things but are we going to find out where all 325 offenders work and tellthe media?

Mr. Fosco and all bloggers- Mr. Fosco, as a journalist, shouldn’t you get your facts in order first? Perhaps contacting Frank yourself, doing some true research, and getting those facts first may have helped to prevent some unnecessary harm to innocent people who are now affected by this situation. I would like to set a few things straight for you and your readers, and yes, these are facts. Nana’s Hot Dog’s is owned by one of Frank’s daughters, along with a partner who is not related to the Battaglia family. Therefore, it would only stand to reason that Frank may stop in a few times a week to visit or check on his family. Nana’s is managed by his daughters and Frank has no involvement with the ownership or management of Nana’s. Should members of Frank’s family not be allowed to work or own a business because of his past transgressions? Your bashing of this business for which these girls work so hard for everyday is not done with the level of integrity you seem to so deeply covet. Frankly, you should feel ashamed of yourself for distributing such inaccuracies, leaving innocent people to defend themselves against unnecessary criticism.
As for Venuti’s, is it not possible that the Venuti family was unaware of his past when they hired him? While it may be easy to do a criminal background check and ascertain such information, it is not required by law. Your belief that the Venuti family had knowledge of Mr. Battaglia’s past is based solely on speculation. The speculative nature in which you portray this situation will once again cause harm to innocent people and bring unjust scrutiny upon them. Frank Battaglia takes great pride in his job at Venuti’s and he does a fantastic job. Both employees and customers have had nothing but positive things to say about him. He conducts himself with a level of integrity and professionalism that others should strive to achieve.
Obviously, I have known Frank and his family for quite a while and yes, I am aware of this situation that occurred 14 years ago. That being said, I will tell you that my children grew up around him, and never once did any notion of mistrust about Frank Battaglia cross my mind. The Frank that his family and friends know is a genuine and sincere person who has grandchildren that absolutely adore him. It is unfortunate that both you and your loyal followers are assuming he would look to hurt children based on this past incident. Frank Battaglia’s family is still haunted by what took place 14 years ago; however, they had made peace with the situation until you decided to publish this article. Mr. Fosco, you have no idea what kind of damage you are causing, not just to Frank Battaglia, but to his family as well. You portray yourself as a devout Catholic; however, your actions are not those of a person who is taught that God forgives all. Forgiveness is the fundamental concept the Catholic faith is based upon, an ideal that you seem to have forgotten as you try to solve the world’s problems, one story at a time.

Wait a minute, if you check the State Registry Frank Battaglia is NOT listed as being a “Child Sexual Predator.” He is listed as a compliant offender.

“Predator” is a different designation all together. There is only one “Predator” in Bensenville, IL, according to the registry.

You may want to edit some of the content of this article.

there is plenty of innocuous things a person can do to get put on the sex offender list: mooning, streaking, and so on.

so, if you “moon” your buddies or a cluster of attractive women who are waiting in line outside a club, and a child sees you, you could very easily end up having to register as a sex offender and have your name added to that list–if the child’s parents press charges.

if you have to urinate really bad and have no choice but to duck down some alley or behind someone’s hedge, and a child or woman sees your junk, again, you could end up on the registry.

same thing if you are lumbering around your front room, buck naked, in the middle of the day and some woman or child sees you through your picture window.

if mr. battaglia was horsing around, or was engaging in some low-brow gag that went wrong, then i think this article should be deleted.

(same thing with the front room/picture window scenario.)

the registry is only useful if the information on it reflects actual criminals who have been found to have perpetrated actual sex crimes, and who have been released into society.

“mooners”, a public urinators, and such should not be considered sex offenders since the intent of their actions is not sexual in nature.

and, by the way, who among us is not guilty of having engaged in any of the behavior i mentioned above?

i work with a woman whose husband is on the illinois sex offender registry because of some b.s. horseplay from when he was a minor. this is another situation where the registry hurts more than it helps society.

there is nothing to indicate that battaglia is a current threat to society, and, as far as i can tell, there’s nothing that stated that his crime was sexually violent.

i don’t know the man. and if i did, who knows? maybe i’d think he was a major a**hole? or maybe i’d think he was gandhi’s brother?

all i’m saying is that if he got railroaded on the charges, then this article should be removed. if he was screwing around, and it somehow resulted in a sex offense conviction, then i think it would be prudent to have it removed, as well.

and if he was guilty of something pervy and criminal, but is recovered, then society should allow him the chance to reintegrate and attempt to live a normal life, since he’s paid whatever debt he owed to society. but, i suppose he’ll remain on the registry.

but if he’s somehow proven to be a sexually violent predator, then i’m OK with this article. but the state registry does not indicate that. and if the state won’t, how can joe?

Dear Readers,

At 10:50 AM today ‘MN’ blamed the 16 year old child in his or her argument that I should not exploit Battaglia. MN cited that 16 year old girls ‘now a days’ can be manipulate. MN sounds like a pedophile to me.

MN what about 16 year old girls 20-years ago?

Dear Anonymous,

Did you read the article? Perhaps you should reread it. I stated that employees (prior to this article being published)have answered the phone at NaNa’s and acknowledged Frank Battaglia as owner/boss. If that is not correct, NaNa’s employees that answered the phone are to blame for Nana’s being mentioned in the article.

As for Venuti’s – I believe that establishments that host children and serve alcohol have a duty to research the background of their employees.

As far as the age of Battaglia’s crime, should we ask the victim, or the victims parents if the crime means anything to them today?

Dear Ahmed,

I have not heard from the Village of Addison (or anyone) about Battaglia. I will let you know if I do.

I have no idea if the Gio piece will do better than Mungo’s.

I’m actually shocked that someone this incompetent calls himself a journalist. Calling a business and asking random employees if they know a Frank Battaglia does not qualify him as owning a business. Any human with an inkling of a brain should probably know that random employees would not know the business of the owners and who owns what, simply what the owners last name is and trying to put two in two together without knowing the facts. Yes facts something that a “so called” journalist should gather before reporting a story. You would not know anything about Frank Battaglia if you personally didn’t get to look it up on government websites, meaning that the LAW obviously had a hand in convicting him so what gives you the right to think that our laws are not good enough? You claim to be a Catholic? Well it sounds to me your more like a terrorist and maybe people should follow you and your family around to see all the faults you make so they could pretend to be journalist and write blogs that do not have proper information. I cannot personally believe you could be that talented of journalist if you’re concerned about one sex offender next to hundreds in Addison, IL. Lastly, I would like to point out that all people with any sort of criminal history deserve a second chance according to our laws that is the whole point of rehabilitation, you are a nobody in this world so you will not be allowed to judge. You should go back to church and try to be a better Catholic and ask for forgiveness for embarrassing his DAUGHTER who is trying to make it in this world, something you should work a little harder at.

Dear Anonomous,

I never said Frank Battaglia owned NaNa’s, the employees did. Oh, a ‘he said she siad’, perhaps I am more like John Kass than I initially thought. The difference – its not slandering someone to infer they own a hot-dog stand.

Take a lesson from me, the word ‘write’ is what you should have used above – right?

Dear Mr,

Perhaps I am shocked that an employee would identify a known pedophile as the owner/boss of their business to a stranger over the phone. If that is the whole story, I would not eat there for that reason alone.

Your way of thinking would suggest that prisons should not hold Catholics because God forgives. lol

Dear Mr,

The only smart thing you have done thus far is not name the business owned by family of Battaglia, which purportedly appears on my facebook. They would probably be ashamed to be identified as relatives of a pedophile.

Who tipped you off about Battaglia? Have you been in contact with anyone who has firsthand knowledge of unsavory antics?

Among other things, I enjoy nibbling my girlfriend’s breasts in wanton play, but that certainly doesn’t make me a sex offender.

You won’t see my name on that list, Mr. Fosco!

George,

You are obviously in a relationship with an adult.

Have you ever exchanged hostile words with Kass in person or via email? It sure sounds like you are primed for a war of words with him, and that you might have a few aces up your sleeve.

I’m assuming the details of Battaglia’s crimes are privileged pieces of information; otherwise, you would have spilled them the day you published this article. If you publish privileged information, you can be sued for libel even if you speak the truth.

Has the CCOC dealt with any other cases of abuse?

Battaglia seems to have a network of supporters who are doing an exceptional job of supporting him!

Ohh!!!

How did Battaglia and his family find out about this article?? They have really been successfully teeing off on the author of this article!!!

I WAS REFERRING TO THE MARCH 28, 2010 AT 7:55 PM BY ANONYMOUS, WHICH WAS A SIZABLE ATTACK AGAINST YOU WHICH YOU COULDN’T REFUTE.

Funny because in a five min time span I found more facts than you did. Also, I do not know what kind of a family you have, but that kind of a family is not ashamed of eachother based on lies. Like I said you should go to church.

Is “Mr.” implying that Battaglia’s conviction and status as an offender is based on lies?

You just got OWNED by Joe! Give it up, you fools! Fosco just kicked your butts!

Dear Dale,

I simply sent a copy of the article to three officials with the Village of Addison, asking for their response. They were sent to the village manager, community coordinator and chief of police. I have not heard back from any of them as of yet.

Tomorrow, Quinn’s office should have a letter from me asking that listed sex offenders post their work addresses on the sex offenders website as well. I will be using my article on Battaglia as my argument.

Dear Joe,

Thank you for your opinions. Again, Nana’s emploees (prior to this article) have acknowledged Frank Battaglia as the owner. And I will use my witnesses that called there a number of times to hear the employees regard Frank as owner/boss. Do not forget, I never declared Frank the owner/boss – I simply reported the truth, that employees that answer the phone refer to Frank as owner/boss.

I might be one ugly dude, but my mug is not planted on the Illinois Sex Offenders Website.

On behalf of KTF Media Group, thank you for your readership.

Dear Norm,

I took it as they have had a hard time dealing with the fact that a pedophile is in the family.

WARNING: the person who made the previous comment may be a supporter of Battaglia’s who is trying to bring your attack to a halt by creating a distraction.

Norm, thanks, read my last sentence in my previous comnet.

Frank J. Battaglia is a child molester!

Dear Handshake,

I do not expect to be sued by anyone on this matter. If I am wrong, I will have to read the complaint before I decide how I would counter.

Thank you for your interest.

I will continue to expose evildoers like Frank J. Battaglia.

Father,

I am astounded by your rather vulgar description of how the Gio piece will serve. Perhaps if you were a lay person I could see some humor in it.

I have not walked away from writing about the current Outfit. I have something brewing that will please you. However, it might take me a week or two to get to it. Sorry.

As for the public service announcements, yes, I have a few others in sight. One will be up in the morning. However, it will not be as vital as some of the others.

P.S I live in the area and know both establishments. Addison is small community and it seems that eveyone knows everyone. It is not hard to know both families and frequent these businesses. An outsiders view could be different and that is what you are hoping to be based off of but there are many insiders within the community that know Frank B and Rudy’s daughter that just see this article as a blast

You poor misguided soul. You would accuse me of hurting the Battaglia family. I suppose you think the 16-year old victim had it coming too. Forget about Frank Battaglia’s accountability. Lets keep knocking the author for warning the public. I intend to see to it that sex offenders are required to list their work addresses as well. Perhaps if only their occupation involves dealing with children (via the public). Shame on Nana’s for acknowledging that Frank Battaglia is the owner/boss over the phone, several times – whether true or false. I cannot imagine why a business would falsely claim to have a sex offender as a boss. And shame on the Venuti’s and the Village of Addison for not realizing or caring about exposing thousands of underage teenagers over the years to a child sex offender, without allowing their parents the opportunity to be aware of it. And the idea of alcohol being served during these exposures is enough to make me sick.
Dear TH,

My dirty laundry is completely revealed in the many articles on KTF Media Group.

As for your threats that I am making enemies, please be careful, I do not want you to say something you will regret. I am not going to take your nonsense.

Good points Stewart.

Norm, I agree. Thanks.

Dear huh,

I do not believe Battaglia is innocent. As I said, if it were me (and I were innocent), I would be retrying my case in front of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, seeking a pardon, every other year until I dropped dead.

I would have to agree with your second idea – the bottom line of two restaurants is the only concern here (in my opinion).

I’d hate to be Harlem Playboy’s computer screen on the day you publish the article. (Things are going to get pretty wet and wild!)

Man, you really want Battaglia out. I know you won’t publicize what you know or how you know it, but like me ask you this: Do you know what happen regarding Battaglia? I can only assume that you do since you are so adamant about exposing him to the public.

One more thing: ME LOVE NICK GIO!!!ME LOVE NICK GIO!!!ME AM IN LOVE WITH HIM!!!

Scott,

It puzzles me how employees of Nana’s have answered the phone (prior to this article) and claimed a child sex offender is the boss.

just wondering,

Thank you for the compliments. Hopefully you have taken notice of my question. Joe should also soon be publishing an article about the apple of my eye, Mr. Nicholas Gio.

I also find it funny that a few people keep popping up on the site acting as if what has been reported here are only accusations, or inferring that there is more to the story than meets the eye – when the guy has obviously been tried and convicted. Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of a 16 year old is not the kind of charge you’d just make a plea for and move on with your life if you weren’t genuinely guilty. My guess is he fought as hard as he could to beat the charge back in the day, but was obviously convicted. Of course people should be able to move on with their lives after accepting their punishment, but under no circumstances should a sex offender be employed in situations where they are in contact with minors. I’m sure there were plenty of banquet customers who were taken aback when finding this out – it’s very difficult to check out the background of every person you deal with, so thanks for making his background known. I had been thinking about Venuti’s for my daughter’s communion, but luckily decided to look elsewhere.

The alleged victim could not sue for libel in that situation for a myriad of reasons. Libel is in essence a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person. The victim (not alleged, he’s been convicted)has not even been named, and has suffered no damage to her character as the result of an malicious or abusive attack on her character. The guy’s family/supporters are only trying to weakly infer he’s not guilty – but he’s been tried and convicted.

Joe,
Do you really think it fair to harm this family? What did they do to deserve this humility? Just as they try to put this in their past you feel the need so many years later to remind them. I do not think this is very humane of you. Posting there address and place of work is so wrong of you. What will you do if they are harmed? How will you ever forgive yourself? You are a spiteful human being. I saddens me that you would do this to a family that had nothing to do with what happened. I just wonder what somone would find if they dug up your skeletons. I have visted your website and facebook. You look like some kind of cult leader. Its scary. Obviously you havent completed all of you research because you are a fan of the Gene and Jude page, which is also part of that family. I found that pretty funny. I think you owe this family an apology. That should be your public announcement. As for Nanna’s I will continue to go there. They have a great opperation. If I were you I would be ashamed of my behavior. Leave those women in that family alone. Its people like you that have made them very strong individuals. You sir have no clue what it is to be a “Good Catholic” so please dont refer to yourself as one. My heart goes out to the family.

Anonymous,

Why doesn’t Frank (or his family acting on his behalf) resort to something more substantial than thread trolling to clear his/their names?

I’ve noticed that all your arguments, and those of your supporters, merely attempt to tug at the heartstrings of Joe’s readers. That’s not going to produce any results as far as mitigating any alleged damages to the business–end definitely not to Battaglia’s reputation.

This is why Joe has torpedoed every singly one of your retorts.

You should move too cause i just looked up your neighborhood and you have neighbors on that list

Way to turn the tables Scott!

Is there a DiFronzo connection to Gene & Jude’s? It almost seems like it’s becoming clear that an insidious network is coming into view?

Try the cheese sticks there they are to die for!!! There cheesburgers are great too

Attention Readers:

KTF Media Group wishes to make clear that Gene & Judes Hot-dog stand in River Grove, Illinois, is not affiliated with the criminal actions of Frank J. Battaglia (as far as we know).

Sincerely,

/s/ Joseph Fosco, Publisher, KTF Media Group

Dear Very,

I would interview Mr. Battaglia, however, I would insist it be done in person. He can contact me at jfosco@ktfmediagroup.com.

Dear Fair,

What about the young victim, was she bullied around at age 16?

Scott, thank you for your wise contributions.

The 16 year old has obviously become an afterthought here, and I apologize for anything I have done to perpetuate that. Also, I offer my sincere apologies if anything I have posted could be construed as bullying or encouraging others to bully or harass the man. He, nor his family deserves that. I think the point of the debate is the balance of the public’s right to know versus Mr. Battaglia’s right to move on with his life. In a perfect world those two contrasting sets of rights could coexist peacefully, but when they cannot, I feel that the law has established that the the rights of innocent children trump those of the offender.

I see.

Do you know if Mr. Battaglia himself is aware of this article?

Dear Very,

I will know for sure if I meet with him in person.

Dear Battaglia (pedophile) supporters,

Please be advised the number of comments on the Battaglia piece is about to reach the ‘popular articles’ chart. Articles that hit the chart are prominently featured on KTF’s main page for a long term period.

Thank you

Dear Oh,

I do want Battaglia on the chart. However, I want to point out that his supporters made it possible.

Put the pedophile on the chart!!

Put the pedophile on the chart!!!

Dear Put,

The pedophile is officially on the chart. Thank you.

Dear Oh,

My 12:55 pm comment is my response to Anonymous. Thanks.

Dear Anonymous,

I am not the registered pedophile, Frank J. Battaglia is. Thank you.

If you had half a brain you would see that my comments were in regard to the family and what you are doing to them. Find a new hobby this one isn’t working out for you. My praryers to the family for this sad display of Joe Fosco.

Dear Anonymous,

Are you related to the family? I ask because again and again you have mentioned how devasting Joe’s article has been on their spirits. Someone else on here mentioned that they know Frank and that he thinks the articles is a real hoot. What is the story with you?

I for one still want to read the Nick Gio blog. I think it will surpass this one in popularity.

It’s also about trying to avoid a repeat of what happened, and the rights of the offender are trumped by the rights of the potential victims. Once a person become an offender he has forsaken some of his rights. It’s unfortunate that his family needs to suffer, they don’t deserve it, and hopefully their suffering can be mitigated somehow. Having said that, in my opinion, the rights of the potential victims take precedence because of the horrific effects these types of crimes inflict on the victims.

Enjoy your five no scratch that two min of fame! You are a pathetic man and seem upset that Nana’s is much more successful than you and your bad journalism skills will ever be! You are a loser and just as bad as these criminals. I would be ashamed if I was realated to you!

Dear Jen,

Thank you for your opinion.

On behalf of KTF Media Group, thank you for your readership.

ATTENTION:

I, Harlem Playboy, am never going to read or comment on Nic Gio EVER again.
I DO NOT CARE ABOUT HIM OR ANYTHING THAT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH HIM.
I have never had anything to do with him and I will never have anything to do with him in the future.
If Joe does an article on him, I probably will not even read it and if I do, I will definitely not comment because he does not interest me.
He never did. His name came up and I commented a few times and that’s all.
I AM COMPLETELY OUT OF IT.
I REPEAT: I AM COMPLETELY OUT OF IT.
Thank you in advance, everyone, for never bringing me into this conversation ever again.
Goodbye and God Bless.

Anthony,

I understand you being against Mr. Paddle, but Mr. Battaglia? Come on! You have an Italian last name. What’s your problem?

Mr. Fosco, what if Battaglia and the restaurant owners call for your staff to depose you as the publisher of this website?

You are potentially facing some criminal and/or civil responses.

Is John Kass in a position to know why Rudy Fratto called you a pervert? Even it is false, do you think Rudy Fratto or his wife or kids emailed Kass or pulled him aside to fill his ears with the alleged slanderous rumor?

Kinda interesting that Rudy Fratto called you a pervert, I wonder how he feels about his daughter working alongside someone listed on the Sex Offender Registry. Do you think he considers him a pervert? Just asking.

Dear Bonafiore,

You can find John Kass’ email address on the internet, email him and ask him the questions you have. Thanks.

Dear Bonafiore,

I have already discussed my ancient criminal convictions (non sex related) in an article by Alex Sharp titled, “An Interview With Joseph Fosco.”
If Battaglia writes anything new about me, he better be able to back it up. I can back up what I wrote about him. Thanks.

Dear Bonafiore,

John Kass is not a witness (accept – possibly – in the crimes against me by the Fratto’s at Rudy’s sentencing hearing), nor is he a judge, prosecutor, or juror, coupled with the fact that I have not committed any crimes beyond what is alleged in the ancient convictions (non sex related) that I have revealed in the article, titled “An Interview With Joseph Fosco.” Therefore, I am not the least bit worried about a thing. As I said, whoever decides to write anything about me, including John Kass – it better be backed up substantially. If a writer relies on concrete evidence to support a negative story about me (aside from the facts I have already disclosed in my interview by Alex Sharp – via KTF), there will be nothing to write about.

On behalf of KTF Media Group, I thank you for your readership.

Thank you for the response.

Don’t get me wrong. believe what you say, but I am worried… I am worried about finding out through an anonymous poster, or perhaps one of the Fratto’s, or John Kass, or from Mr. Battaglia himself that these claims are true. What if they write on here with irrefutable evidence?

However, in some cases, I have simply addressed libelous information by issuing disclaimers. Thank you.

Please everybody leave Gene n Jude’s out of this!!! Nana’s and Gene N Jude’s have different ownership’s all together. Please respect this request.

You are on pace for close to half a million visits this year. That’s pretty close to the number of people who access Kass’ articles per year. A lot of people are going to read this.

I imagine with that kind of negative publicity, one of your targets is going to pull some stunt to try to ruin you…or at least get even.

(I hope this doesn’t happen.)

Bonafire,

Your subtle threats do not scare me. Yes, I will delete libelous information against me. If you call that unfair, stop reading my articles. In addition, I will likely take legal action as well. Why Battaglia has not done so, given the way his supporters have made their arguments – is a little surprising to me. Please be advised in Illinois, the statute of limitations is only one year for libel. In other words, Battaglia would have to file his false claim of libel by next February.

Again, on behalf of KTF Media Group, thank you for your readership.

PS – Frank J. Battaglia is a pedophile and must step down (if he has not done so already) as general manager of Venuti’s Banquets in Addison, Illinois.

Dear Fraud-finder,

Today, I am friends with the listed victims in the intimidation case that I faced several years ago. I expressed remorse to them personally, for what they had to deal with. I know they are fine today. In fact, the judge in the case later married me to my former wife and remains a close friend (I did not know him while the case was pending).

Intimidation (though serious) is far different from child molestation. The law does not require offenders guilty of intimidation to register on a list published on the internet. However, I made an internet record of my own situation in the “Interview With Joseph Fosco.” If you think offenders guilty of intimidation should be on a list like sex offenders, call your local congressman. I would be glad to cooperate with the program – as I said, I already went public with it for the world to see.

Child Sex Offender are a different kind of criminal than others not guilty of sex offenses – this is a proven fact.

Your argument is silly.

Convicted pedophile Frank J. Battaglia is a sex offender and must not have access to children unless their parents are aware of the situation. Thanks.

Dear I’M,

The real difference is one case is a sex offense and the other is not.

Frank J. Battaglia is a convicted child sex offender and I am not.

Frank J. Battaglia is (if he is still the general manager of Venuti’s) in control of an establishment with access to areas that have teenagers and alcohol.

Thank you.

Yes, Gill. I know you are not trying to distract from our focus on convicted pedophile, Frank J. Battaglia. Thanks.

Dear Gill,

I am not sure. I would not be surprised if there is.

Thank you Golden.

Dear Exception,

The joke went right – the joke of your comment is hysterical!

Self defense, too! If an act of self defense is wrongly construed as being sexual, you could end up with a felony sex crime conviction. If a woman is attacking you and you happen grab her breasts (to push her away from you)–say hello to the Illinois Sex Offender list.

If a woman is about to fall on the L-tracks, and you grab her buttocks, breasts, or crotch (or even small of her back), WHILE SAVING HER LIFE, say hello to the Illinois Sex Offender list.

You mention Battaglia’s case. Did someone fill you in on what happened?

Based on your responses to my remarks, I can only surmise that Battaglia didn’t

1. moon the victim
2. pass gas on the victim
3. publicly urinate in view of the victim

I guess it goes without saying that he also wasn’t

(4.) an 18-year old in possession of a topless photo of his 16.5-year-old girlfriend

Am I correct?

And how did you acquire this information? Public records?

don’t you think you’ve overdone it on battaglia a little bit? you pretty much have totally blown his ass (ie, reputation) to smithereens. his name is mud, i’m sure.

you’ve blown is ass into oblivion already, though. his pals put up these long angry screeds on here, but there’s no getting around the fact that this guy (battaglia) is who he is, and has done what he’s done. no matter how eloquent the counter-arguments are, you blasted his balls off. geez, man. have mercy!

(ROLLING ON THE FLOOR, LAUGHING)

Dear Concerned,

I will publish the documents my collogue has very soon. Thanks.

Are public service announcements going to be more frequent? if yes, I have to check out this site more often.

Two points. First, if Frank Battaglia is related to the legendary mobster Teets Battaglia, and Teets was still alive and well, we wouldn’t be having this conversation because Frank would likely have turned up missing. I understand the mob to be intolerant of crimes against kids and wives. Secondarily, if Frank is manager of a large restaurant/banquet operation he almost certainly has access to computers. That means he’s reading this website and has access to everything else that is available via the internet.

Was Joe Shine the same as “N*gg*r” Joe Amato?

What if you drive Battaglia to suicide or violence? Would you regret how far you’ve taken this, or do you feel you have not taken it far enough?

*******NOT IN REFERENCE TO F.J.B.*******
THERE IS A SEX CRIME INHERENT IN THE ACT OF CASTRATION. BEFORE ONE CAN CUT OFF A MAN’S PENIS AND/OR TESTICLES, ONE MUST PHYSICALLY REMOVE THEM FROM THE PANTS AND/OR SHORTS.

THIS, TOUCHING/FONDLING/FORCED DISROBING IS A SEX CRIME.

Dear Vib,

Testimony is done under oath in person, not anonymously thru a blog.

Dear Vib,

The testimony that I would consider credible is done under oath in person, not anonymously thru a blog.

Dear Readers:

Please do not be moved by the number of comments that came in on this thread. I account for nearly half of them since I respond to almost every comment that comes in. Of the half that is not me, less than 15 different IP addresses represent the others. Approximately five of the other commenter’s seem to support the pedophile (according to the number of IP addresses – not the number of screen names), which is not a large number at all. I am sure that an overwhelming majority of the thousands of viewers that have read the article that chose not to leave a comment would agree that Frank J. Battaglia is a pedophile and should not hold a position as general manager of an establishment that hosts minors and serves alcohol.

Dear Actually,

Thank you for the education.

I try to assess things modestly. In fact, I have technical support employees that deals with that stuff.

Of half the 270 commenter’s that are from other people besides me (since I respond to almost every comment), assuming the are all different people with the majority in support of convicted pedophile Frank J. Battaglia – it is still a small number compared to the thousands that read the article. Near 70-thousand hits, however 9-thousand distinct full page views. I realize these numbers are small compared to the Tribunes exposure. However, we will check in on the number after a few months and see what is going on.
I would assume the commenter’s are local.

I work in a place equipped with two T1 lines, and I share a quad with three other people, all of whom comment on here. I know that for a fact.

Other people here also read and comment. Everyone is mainly (for the most part) pro-Joe Fosco. I’d estimate that there’s close to 20 people in total, represented by only two possible IP’s.

I have a problem with what you are saying, Joe and others. There has not been any pro-sex offender comments on here. There has been pro-family commentary, as well as people who have a problem with your methods.

If you want to take it s being pro-sex offender, that simply doesn’t seem to be the case.

At times you come off as being very sanctimonious, which doesn’t jibe with your background (as revealed in that interview with you).

Readers,

Joe Fosco’s March 29th, 9:30p.m. comment is, in my humble opinion, the funniest comment in the history of KTF Media Group. Who says publisher’s don’t have any fun?

Dear Jan,

Unlike sex offenders, I was a candidate for change.

Any updates? Is Battaglia still employed?

Joe,

I’m glad to hear that.

I guess I always imagined that you operated out of your parents’ basement or friend’s home-office located in a studio apartment or something. Somewhere you can take naps and have immediate access to munchies and soda and especially a bathroom and a TV set. (In fact, I picture you wearing a Chicago Bears XXL t-shirt, perched on the toilet, writing / commenting via a virus-ridden Acer or Dell laptop.) For some reason, I just can’t imagine you staving off anonymous critics from the comfort of a respectable office, while dressed in business-casual attire, sipping a latte.

This is just a visual that I’m getting, so please do not take offense.

I’m sorry, but it’s hard to envision you opening invoices from research database companies, and being like, “Alex, do you believe this? EBSCO is really planning to f*ck us next fiscal year. Look at this bill! I know, I know. Forty-thousand dollars? Ha! A mere trifle. But it doesn’t make sense, considering that Lexus is lowering their annual, OmniFile is giving us three months for free, and Raiser’s Edge has extended their trial-period through the end of August!!! [phone rings loudly] Hello? Ah, yes, how are you Congressman? Hmm, I’m not sure how to answer your questions. Allow me to provide you with KTF Media Group’s legal team’s contact information. I’m sure they can help. And, as always, thank you for your call.”

How many employees do you have?
What is the hiring process?
How and where do you conduct your research?
Who sits on the Board of Directors for your organization?

I would find it strange if you didn’t answer these questions.

Joe,

Did you can Charles Sullivan’s ass or what?

I assume that you fired his ass for monkeying around the office or too-rough-for-work horseplay. There’s always the guy who take it a little to far, you know.

Joe, did he get fired for what I mentioned, or were there ideological disagreements.

Readers:

I will ignore questions that I cannot answer on here. Thank you.

Dear Vince,

Anything is possible.

Dear Vince,

I am not sure I agree with you. I will look in to it. Although, I never met Frank Battaglia, so I do not know if he is gay or not. I understand he has children, but Bob Reed had a daughter. Battaglia’s sexual preference is not the issue here. If he is gay, so what? I am concerned with the fact that he is a convicted child molester, working in an establishment that hosts children and serves alcohol.

Dear Myst,

We are having afterthoughts in a thread. The thread conversations are not journalism – not in my opinion.

I say things in threads that I would never put in an article. In fact, I let my hair down entirely in the threads – much different from my work as a journalist.

Thank you for making an interesting point.

Anyone that does not like the thread conversations here can find another thread.

Mystified Reader: Of course he has no idea who the victim is – and that’s the way it’s supposed to be – unless the victim wants his/her name or identity made public.

Why would/should Fosco know the victim’s identity? The victim’s identity should be protected. If the victim was hurt by reading this thread, he/she could simply not go to this site, not read the article or thread, and perhaps contact Mr. Fosco and discuss the situation with him. I would venture to say that there is a good chance that a victim of this kind of offense would not want others to be exploited and hurt like he/she was. This is all public information, it’s just nobody can reference every person they meet against the registry, and this article helps make the innocent public aware.

I believe that Fosco’s statement indicates he feels that all the meaningful and thought-provoking debate has already taken place and what’s left here is useless back and forth – but I cannot speak for him.

In my opinion, a recurring theme on these blogs is what appears to be Joe’s misplaced sense of self-regard. Battaglia has been outted, which isn’t big deal if he is already on the state’s list.

It was very troubling to find out, however, that the victim’s interests don’t seem to have been taken into consideration, at all, from the very beginning.

I got physically ill to read, 300-comments into this, Joe ask, “Does anyone know if the victim is male or female?”

Read the 7:21 comment by Fosco. It displays NO concern whatsoever for the victim. Thank you.

By the way: no one is pro-Battaglia, Joe.

Vince,
I am female.

Readers,
If you care to notice the succession of comments, it is now clear what is occurring. Thank you.

Dear Readers:

Myst has been making some good points. I am going to take the entire site down now.

Dear Vince,

Okay, you are right. I could not let a child molester like Frank J. Battaglia get off that easy. lol

Scott people are going to begin to think I am paying you. Thank you very much.

Dear Scott,

If you would consider making some literary contributions to KTF, I would be happy to discuss it with you, via jfosco@ktfmediagroup.com.

If you would rather remain a reader, no hard feelings – I understand.

On behalf of KTF Media Group, thank you for your readership.

Dear Debbie,

I do not think our editors could tone your stuff down. lol

Jessica- How do u know for sure? Do U work There

Fosco- it looks like you got what you wanted.

I TOLD YOU I WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF THE FAMILY AND I WOULD INFORM THE FAMILY OF THIS INCIDENT! THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS OR OF YOUR WEBSITE… THEY DID WHAT THEY HAD TO DO!!

Dear Jessica,

If you are correct, yes, Battaglia did what he had to do. However, he should not have taken the position in the first place. Therefore, I am satisfied with keeping the public service message up to ensure that Battaglia not make the same mistake twice.

Thank you.

Attention Readers:

I urge you not to trust information via unknown commenter’s on KTF Media Group that espouse that convicted child molester Frank J. Battaglia is no longer employed by Venuti’s Banquets in Addison, Illinois, until I receive credible verification. I will update you as soon as I hear something – if I hear something.

Thank you.

Dear Frank Venuti,

I ask that you respond to what I am about to say.

Will you accept a phone call from one of my assistants and verify the authenticity of your message on this thread? I would instruct my assistant to call you at your business number. Thank you.

Sincerely,

/s/ Joseph Fosco

Attention Readers:

This afternoon one of my assistants contacted the owner of Venuti’s Banquets in Addison, Illinois. Mr. Frank Venuti was very nice about the call. He claims that he had no prior knowledge of Frank J. Battaglia’s history of being a convicted child molester. He further stated that he “let him go” from his employment. Mr. Venuti explained that not even Battaglia’s business cards exist in the establishment – that his employment is over with. Mr. Venuti welcomed KTF Media Group to randomly inspect their establishment to see for ourselves that Battaglia will not be found there again.

I am not sure I buy that Venuti was unaware of Battaglia’s past, however, I do believe that he is gone and will not be back. Therefore, in the next 24-hours I will add an appropriate disclaimer to the original article – clearing Venuti’s of being the place where a convicted child molester can meet children at family weddings.

Thank you.

Dear Reg,

I am not devious – convicted child molesters are devious.

If you (or anyone) has a public service idea, please send it to me at jfosco@ktfmediagroup.com. I will check it out.

One of my viewers dropped the dime on Battaglia – I checked it out and discovered it was true. Now KTF has removed a child molester from a place that hosted children and served alcohol – nothing devious about that, right?

Next on the list (as you put it), is a certain judge in Crook County. It should be up in a few minutes, thank you.

dear mr fosco i am a regualr at nanas italian beef and i would like to say that mr frank battagila is a very respectful person and i feel he knows what he did was wrong but like people are saying it was 20 years ago. i think you are taking this way to far. your trying to ruin someones business and life. he is not the monester you are making him out to be.

your talking about two different people john gacy was a serial killer he murdered people mr battagila made a mistake he didnt murder a number of people.

Joe,

Are you going to at least extend your hand in friendship to Mr. Battaglia now that this is over? You know, like all good sports do.

You two were adversaries, and you soundly trounced him. The least you could do is sit down and have a beer or a cup of coffee with the man.

Dear Ref,

The thought of having a drink with a 6ft 4-inch sex offender is not my idea of a social activity. No, I would not be interested in meeting him. Prior to Frank Venuti releasing a statement on the matter, I would have met with Battaglia to interview him. However, I do not believe it is necessary now.

Dear Ref,

This will be my last answer to silly questions today. No, I do not consider Battaglia (or any other molester) a friend. Thank you.

Dear Alert,

KTF Media Group is not a police agency – I repeat, ‘is not a police agency’.

If you know of anyone committing crimes, please call the police. If the subject is arrested, I will look in to the matter to determine if a PSA is appropriate. I usually focus on individuals that have been convicted of crimes. Thank you.

IT IS CLEAR THAT THERE MUST BE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT FRANCIS BATTAGLIA IF HE IS THE ONLY MOLESTER THAT YOU CARE TO WARN THE PUBLIC ABOUT!!

WELL HE IS OBVIOUSLY NOT CONVICTED OR HE WOULD BE IN JAIL. BUT I SEE THAT YOU WARN THE PUBLIC ABOUT MURDERERS WHO HAVEN’T BEEN CONVICTED OF MURDER. YOU MUST NOT GIVE A CARE ABOUT THE SAFETY OF KIDS IF THE NAME “PEE PEE TOUCHY” DOES STRIKE FEAR INTO YOU!

THIS IS A SHAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What’s the matter Joe? Get thrown out of another restaurant on Lake Street so you take revenge on them via the Internet? I understand that Battaglia was a sex offender. Venuti’s probably didn’t do a background check and should have. They will live and learn from this. However, let’s call this what it really is. You my dear are a hypocrite. I know who you are. You are a scumbag, piece of shit troublemaker. Since you came back on the scene in 2002 you have caused more trouble in more establishments. You and your pals Michael M and Keith were nothing more than punk wannabees. You are trying to be something you will never be. Legitimate.

Joe,

As a regular reader and fan of this site, I appreciated your response to Pooks. It demonstrates the stress-free, “loose and easy” philosophy of the Comments (according to your words on another thread.)

May I ask if these alleged episodes of misbehavior would’ve occurred prior to your rediscovery of Catholicism? That would explain a lot, as well. We all have our pasts. Whether Pook’s accusations are true or false, it doesn’t at all affect my love for this site and your articles.

Have a good day.

Dear Fan,

Allow me to clarify, I was baptized Catholic at 2 month of age and raised Catholic. I made my communion in 2nd grade. However, during my teenaged years I became a lapsed Catholic. I did not make my confirmation until I was an adult. In 2003, I rediscovered Catholicism. Cardinal Francis George confirmed me, personally, in 2006.

Joe,
From the bottom of this playboy’s heart, I just want to dedicate this one to you. It’s my favorite song right now. Tell me, doesn’t it just make you wanna dance.
I’m loving it!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CQZDiko2xg

Aww. This is so gross. What a gross situation. Has he gotten a new job? That MOTHER!

did u notify the town of addison

Take a look at this: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Toucher&defid=1808847

Now, please do another public service announcement along the lines of what I’ve just linked to.

PS: Has Battaglia attempted to contact, or go after you?

What is the status of the Frank Battaglia situation?

You do realize that this article got some major attention, don’t you?

HERE WE GO…

I got a feeling that Battaglia-supporters are going to fan this thread until the cows come home.

Joe, Goodfella has submitted to us a novel account of the events regarding the Battaglia matter. Do you think that this explains everything and fully exculpates Frank B., or do you think it provides ZERO new perspective on the situation? Are you going to remove this article and publish a retraction with an apology, or will you proceed with your new article as planned? Please provide some analysis.

Please also explain the origin of the late-Same Battaglia’s nickname, “Teets.” Understand that I am not mocking your family’s late-friend by wondering whether or not he had prominent breasts or pecs. Thank you.

it seems to me that you failed to consider the possibility that frank’s charges stemmed from some kind of self defense situation or goofing around gone wrong.

Dear Joe,

What might be some of the legal consequences of adopting Frank J. Battaglia’s photo as my avatar? I realize you’re not an attorney, but I’d appreciate anything you might have to say regarding the matter.

Is that a little picture of Richard Padal from the public service announcement that Mr. Horsey is using for his comment image? I was just thinking that maybe things would have turned out a little better for Mr. Padal if his mother had put a ‘padal’ (paddle) to his ass when he misbehaved as a child! Mr. Fosco, do you disagree?