Some of the paperwork now part of the Sun-Times online The FBI Files database, which contains thousands of records on Chicago and Illinois politicians, gangsters, union bosses, religious figures, academics, spies and actors is heavily redacted. My dad replied, Washington lets us do whatever we want to do without giving us any problems. I was too green-behind-the-ears at the time to understand what my father meant by us. I later learned that us meant the Chicago Outfits then First Ward. Frank "The German" Schweihs in 1963 and again in 1989. As the Chicago mob has shrunk in power and presence, the FBI has shifted resources away from pursuing traditional organized crime. $ + tax Mr. Fosco is a columnist for American News Post and a series of publications that began with The Keys To Faith (which was named by semi-retired media mogul Conrad Black). if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'aboutthemafia_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_3',198,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-aboutthemafia_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); (Thanks toMukremin along with Chris Christie, Pogo, Cheech and rest of the guys at the Black Hand Forum for putting charts together and allowing them to be shared here), Mafia Bosses and Hierarchies Heading into 2021, Mafia Bosses and Hierarchies Heading into 2020, Scott Deitche - Author of Cigar City Mafia and other great mob books. And in a Chicago Outfit Organizational Chart published in 1997, the Chicago Crime Commission listed Daddano among the members and associates of the mobs North Side crew. It has a seat, along with the Five Families of New York City, on the Commission that governs the Italian mob in America. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. I believe so, he is connected to Vena through Richard's bar by a few gangster report articles but he probably is not made. Muhammad Ali with major "the maj" coxson who was a drug kingpin from philly. I attribute their motives to sabotaging my goals as follows: In the late 1990s, I had it out with Spina after he took advantage of Romie Nappi while Romie was suffering from senility. The Chicago Outfit is that city's branch of the American Mafia. 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The entire State of Illinois (and in some cases beyond) were well within Romies circle of influence. As youngsters, Romie lived on the 900 block of Chicagos West Polk Street, and James lived near Blue Island Avenue and Roosevelt Road, not too far from Romie. | Ep. Congratulations to Joseph Epstein for committing the dual effronteries of calling for vigorous law enforcement as a remedy for the crime that plagues our hometown and for pointing out that the disabling of the Outfit was not an unmitigated positive for our city (Crime is No Longer a Family Business in Chicago, op-ed, July 31). Zafiratos replied, Its my job to hear cases, Mr. Mayor. Mayor Daley commended Zafiratos for doing his job in a fair manner. ?, Michael Spilotro, Vincent Spilotro with their mother. There is so much not known about the outfit. "But the organization continues to roll on, although it is nothing like what it was at its height in the early 1960s. Champaign, IL. Its not uncommon for judges to recuse themselves when high-profile defendants with political clout come before them. Sign In. 124. In 2004, Attorney General Lisa Madigan described Daddano and three other family members as reputed members of organized crime as she opposed Rosemonts bid to open a casino. The criminal defendant that I will be talking about, Thomas D. Flanagan, Sr., Esquire, was a very close family friend of the then sitting Chicago mayor, Richard J. Daley. No, You Cant Build Here, Opinion: About Those Free Tickets to Hong Kong, Opinion: Late to Work? Source will not testify due to fear for his life, the DiFronzo files often say. Matassa also spent thousands of dollars in union cash on expenses for himself, including restaurant meals, a cellphone, gas and car washes, according to records that were discussed in court Monday. Murray The Hump Humphreys (originally brought in by Al Capone) and Gus Alex worked very closely with Romie and my father in the development of mastering the operation of political and labor racketeering. Mobster Marco D'Amico is peeking over the owner's shoulder. His ability to keep out of the limelight meshed well with Romies attitudes towards public attention. The files also touch on DiFronzos penchant for cars working for auto dealers and tooling around in showroom vehicles including a red convertible Cadillac and a black vinyl over bronze Chevrolet.. Joey Cusumano (standing far left) w/ Tony Spilotro at a friends wedding. From the days prior to Alphonse Capone, up to John DiFronzo's release from prison in the mid-1990s, the Chicago Outfit was a single organized-crime syndicate spanning the greater Chicagoland area. In asking for a sentence of probation, Matassas attorney, Cynthia Giacchetti, said he was essentially a one-man show for the union, managing grievances, negotiating contracts and benefits and being on call morning and night, seven days a week. Now, he's going back to prison. In his active years, Romie had personal friendships and/or serious acquaintanceships with eight Chicago mayors. Read rest by Dan Mihalopoulosand Mitch DudekStaff Reporterson Chicago Sun Times. Prepares New Rules on Investment in China, The Tax Play That Saves Some Couples Big Bucks, Opinion: China Remains the Worlds Pandemic Risk. The newly released files make only passing reference to Anthony Spilotro, including this: Source information has recently indicated that DiFronzo is a frequent traveler to Las Vegas and at one point was considered as a replacement for Tony Spilotro to oversee mob activities in that city., Anthony Spilotro (left) was the Chicago mobs man in Las Vegas until his 1986 killing. Romie Nappi used the political machinery of Chicago to protect himself even while he was bending it to his will. Chart of Chicago Outfit Operations, 2017-2021 39 34 Criminal organization Social issue Activism 34 comments Best Add a Comment frankielucas Wow that is crazy that Brian urlacher's brother is a corrupt mayor lol Yeah lol, also John Amabile's brother is on "The Bachelorette" or something Matassa, 68, is a reputed "made" member of the Chicago Outfit who has been associated with some of the mob's most notorious figures, including former reputed boss James "Jimmy Light" Marcello.. This promotion was made possible because of Anthony Joe B Accardo and Joseph Aiuppa, who well knew how effective Romie and Armando Fosco, were, and because of their low-key public profiles. (Photo Compliments Of John Binder) (Ross Stanger), Joe Ferriola was the Capo of Cicero in the 1970's and ran a hit crew called "The Wild Bunch". To be clear, almost every Italian and Greek judge appointed to the bench and/or who sought endorsement by the Chicago political machine, or who wanted specific assignments, between the 1950s and the early to mid-1990s accomplished their goals largely because of Romie and his intimate network of highly capable colleagues. Okay, so the Judge wasnt a poet. The trial took place, and Zafiratos found Flanagan not guilty. The Judge was a mans man. James was aware of how confusing his name could be to pronounce, and he addressed this in an amusing anecdote. Therefore, Romies and James paths (temporarily) divided and went off in somewhat different directions, as they reached their late teens. Alternatively, the fact that those in high channels were aware of the tight relationship Romie and James had together could have been the reason Mayor Daley contacted Romie with his question. Though undated, that mention appears to be from the early 1980s, before the Spilotros were killed. According to Wikipedia he also was a flamboyant entrepreneur, civil rights activist, and intermediary between Italian-American and African-American organized crime groups. In fact, in a recent sentencing memo asking Kennelly to impose about a two-year prison term, prosecutors said that Matassa had no criminal history and a seemingly normal upbringing.. Inb4 - actually there are over 100 made members and 10,000 associates. The late Cook County Judge Adam Stillo had a relative that was charged with a serious crime many years ago. Photo: Antonio Perez/Zuma Press. ReadMarch 3, 2023 | Gil Troy, Article viewed iconAn icon to mark the viewed articles Had a short stint as top boss of the Outfit in the early 1990's. After Wacks retired from the FBI, he drew the ire of some former colleagues by going to work for then-Rosemont Mayor Donald E. Stephens, who was running into trouble bringing a casino to his northwest suburb because of allegations of mob ties. Their current boss is Salvatore "Solly" DeLaurentis. EXCLUSIVE: In a hot under-the-radar package, we can reveal that Oscar-winner Mark Rylance (The Trial Of The Chicago 7), Maze Runner star Dylan O'Brien, Set It Up star Zoey Deutch and The Dig The Outfit always had a small core but tons of associates. Chicago Outfit-tied scammer Lee Anglin promised to make good to his victims. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Among the agents who investigated DiFronzo, according to the records, was Peter Wacks, who tracked him for years and signed off on some of the FBI paperwork that was released. CHICAGO (WLS) -- For decades, Chicago mob boss Marco D'Amico was dogged by a bad mugshot depicting him with Coke-bottle glasses that magnified a pair of bulging eyeballs. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. At this meeting, Daley asked why the judge decided not to recuse himself from the battery case. BIG no, no! Federal judge worried that Chicago mob boss Mike Sarno might return to Outfit ways By Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Mike Sarno. Joseph Lombardo- Capo, Grand Avenue. Its on our website. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Today I would like to celebrate the life of my good friend, the late Judge James Zafiratos. Anthony Calabrese- Member of 26th St. Vito Scavo- Former Melrose Park Police Chief, Cicero.