oh, chicago

CeaseFire mediator accused of running a gang. 

I’ll start from the beginning. CeaseFire is a program that attempts to help rival gangs mediate and de-escalate disputes to reduce violence. To get it done, they often hire former gang members as mediators. One of those mediators, Francisco “Smokey” Sanchez, […]

oh, chicago

Gang boss has free reign of Cook County Jail. 

“Reputed West Side gang boss — now facing charges in 6 killings — sent guard to hospital, made threats, bragged of violence, records show. And he largely got away with it because Cook County Jail disciplinary board didn’t act soon […]