The attorney for Rev. Eugene Klein engaged in some legal theater as Klein pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges today. more ›

A Catholic priest pleaded guilty today to felony theft charges in an attempt to be eligible for probation. Rev. John Regan admitted that he stole over $400,000 from his St. Walter Parish in Roselle between 2006 and 2008. Regan used the money to fuel his gambling addiction and to pay off credit card debt. Regan's plea is part of a reduced plea deal that could make eligible for probation, but prosecutor Helen Kapas said she intends to seek a prison term of up to 15 years and full restitution. more ›

Former mobster turned informant Frank Calabrese, Jr. has had two book signings canceled due to threats received by Borders locations. Calabrese, who recently released the book Operation Family Secrets: How a Mobster's Son and the FBI Brought Down Chicago's Murderous Crime Family, and Oak Brook police chief Thomas Sheahan confirmed that a threat against Calabrese was phoned in to the Borders Oak Brook location. "No rats can sign books here," was what the male caller said. more ›

Lots of ass-covering going on right now at the Illinois Department of Transportation regarding the employment of one Ralph Peluso. Peluso, aka "Curly" was hired two years ago by IDOT, despite being an alleged bookie for the mob and having his name brought up in the "Family Secrets" trial. Peluso, who is a former associate of Frank Calabrese, Sr., was named in more than two dozen pieces of evidence during that trial and was scheduled to testify against Calabrese, but changed his mind. more ›

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