Tuesday's most-read stories: Region crime and gambling ring

Burr Ridge restaurateur accused in gambling ring case now in even hotter water

Outfit-connected restaurateur Gigi Rovito has potential new legal problems even beyond the gambling and extortion charges he faces in northwest Indiana. At issue this week are questions about claims made by the Burr Ridge celebrity chef in his effort to be freed on bond from federal custody. “Thou shall not lie about your church” is a core belief at Our Lady of Pompeii Shrine in Little Italy. As Gigi Rovito was trying to get out on bond in a fed…

Tuesday's most-read stories: Region crime and gambling ring

From Region arrests and crime to more on the illegal gambling ring, here are the most-read stories from Tuesday.

Burr Ridge Mayor Defends Al Capone-Linked Restaurant Owner Amid Illegal Gambling Ring

The Mayor of Burr Ridge, Illinois, Gary Grasso, has defended the indicted restaurant owner of Capri Filippo "Gigi" Rovito, Jr. Rovito is one of 22 named as part of an illegal gambling ring that allegedly operated a betting business and extorted those with gambling debts.The 52-year-old was charged with four counts of extortion last month. According to the indictment, he attempted to collect gambling debts from an unnamed victim.Prosecutors say J…