Chicago Mob 1978

Chicago 1978 This paper examines the goings-on of the “Outfit” in Chicago in the year 1978. The overriding theme of the year seemed to be the Chicago outfit’s connection with Las Vegas. This connection seems to come up over and over in the articles I read. This was also the year James T. “Jimmy the Weasel” Fratianno become a FBI informer. I will give a sample of what was going on in Chicago each month of …

…was “Jimmy the Weasel” Fratianno becoming a beefer. This event had the most impact over the longest period of time. Also important was the implications of the mob infiltrating the unions. This had been going on for a long time, but it was just now coming to public attention. To overlook Tony Spilotro and his role in shaping 1978 would be remiss. The Teamster connection had been prevalent and continues to be so in this year.