Chicago Field Division
Welcome to ATF's Chicago Field Division. Our division is responsible for ATF criminal enforcement and industry regulatory activities in northern and central Illinois, northern Indiana and eastern Wisconsin. Our dedicated work force is comprised of special agents, investigators, auditors, technicians and support staff. Read more about the Chicago Field Division.
Management Team
Christopher Amon
Special Agent in Charge (SAC)
Jason M. Gore
Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC)
Aaron Wheeler
Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC)
Josh Bezy
Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC)
Kyle Lallensack
Director of Industry Operations (DIO)
Kimberly Nerheim
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Text the code ATFCHIC to 63975 and then follow the link to create a report.
Division Contact Information
175 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 1500
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Voice: (312) 846-7200
Fax: (312) 846-7201
Email: ChicagoDiv@atf.gov
Twitter: @ATF_Chicago
Press Releases - Chicago Field Division
Chicago Field Division Joint and Related Press Releases
New January 28, 2025 - Cook County State's Attorney - Cook County State's Attorney Announces New Policy to Crack Down on 'Switches' and Other Illegally Modified Guns
New January 23, 2025 - Springfield Police Department - Springfield Police and ATF Authorities Announce the Formation of Springfield Task Force To Fight Gun Crimes
March 8, 2024 - Office of the Illinois Attorney General - Attorney General Raoul Charges Kane County Man with Gunrunning, Unlawful Use and Sale of Firearms
February 9, 2024 - Office of the Illinois Attorney General - Attorney General Raoul Charges Cook County Man with Gunrunning, Unlawful Use and Sale of Firearms
December 11, 2023 - Office of the Illinois Attorney General - Attorney General Raoul Charges DuPage County Man with Selling Ghost Guns, Machine Gun Conversion Device
September 20, 2023 - Office of the Illinois Attorney General - Attorney General Raoul Charges Two Lake County Men With Gunrunning and Unlawful Sale of Firearms
September 18, 2023 - La Porte County Drug Task Force - Hollywood Style ‘Murder for Hire’ Plot Meets Cinematic End During Operation Tiger King
July 19, 2023 - Office of the Illinois Attorney General - Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea in Case Stemming From Ongoing Investigation Into Suburban Drug, Gun Activity
May 17, 2023 - Office of the Illinois Attorney General - Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea in Case Stemming From Ongoing Investigation Into Suburban Drug, Gun Activity