Supt Garry McCarthy goes after the Chicago Hobo's! Gang hit with sweeping federal racketeering charges

Photo: Supt Garry McCarthy shown chomping at the bit as he goes after the Chicago Hobo's! 

The U.S. attorney's office charges nine people, including the alleged leader. The takedown comes amid a recent spate of gun violence that has shone another embarrassing national spotlight on Chicago's seemingly intractable gang warfare.

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