Marisol ended up in the Boston area, I recall, while Mel was in the can. She had to go on welfare so there must be family in the area. That could explain the reason for a Boston source to a Chicago story.
Mel might have to firebomb his own campaign offices again to get things going. But then again, Jesse Jr might do it himself, no charge.
Let's see, Worked with the Rev. "Love Child" Jackson and was pardoned by Bill "Tail to the Chief" Clinton.
Birds of a feather do flock together.