Chicago Police arrest alleged street gang members in the first prosecution under the Illinois Street Gang RICO law, designed to hold gang leaders accountable for violence. Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarezjoins us on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm to discuss the takedown.

Watch Alvarez in the press conference below:

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