Joseph Fosco On New Year’s Wishes And 2011 In Review
Posted on 31. Dec, 2011 by Theodore Roe in Analysis, Announcements
Theodore Roe: Good to see you again, Joe. Joseph Fosco: Thank you, Sir. It is always a pleasure to speak with you. TR: Let’s dive right in, shall we? How was your year? JF: I spent the entire year of 2011 living cancer free and I am very lucky to be able to say it. [...]
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 [...]
The Keys That Opened The Door To ANP
Posted on 13. Dec, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in Analysis, History
In early 2007, I was having dinner with Cardinal Francis George and Lord Black of Crossharbour, along with a few others. Lord Black, who prefers to be called by his first name, Conrad, and I had a very deep and long conversation with His Eminence (I am not at liberty to discuss the details). 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 [...]
Elmwood Park’s Finest – Part II
Posted on 15. Sep, 2011 by Joseph Fosco in Current Events, Organized Crime
By the time you finish reading this article, I might remind you of Clara Peller, the now late Chicago-born actress, whose fame stems from a Wendy’s commercial and her deadpan delivery of the line, “Where’s the beef?!” My concern, however, does not revolve around an obsession with ground chuck. My query is centered on a [...]
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