Chicago men sentenced in federal drug cases

URBANA – Two Chicago men were sentenced to federal prison for selling drugs.

U.S. Central District of Illinois Chief Judge Michael McCuskey sentenced Donny L. Banton, 31, on Tuesday to 14 years and three months for conspiracy to distribute more than five grams of crack cocaine.

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