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  • The Life and Times of Joseph Lombardo: From Youth to Infamy

    Early Life: Joseph Patrick Lombardo, born Giuseppe Lombardi on January 1, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, was one of 11 children in a family of Italian immigrants. His father, Mike Lombardi, was a butcher, and his mother, Carmela Lombardi, was a homemaker. Growing up in a bustling household, young Joseph quickly learned the value of resourcefulness Read more

  • Salvatore “Solly D” DeLaurentis: The Man Behind the Denials

    Salvatore “Solly D” DeLaurentis is a notable figure in the Chicago Outfit, an Italian-American Mafia crime family based in Chicago. The Outfit has a long history of organized crime activities, including racketeering, extortion, and illegal gambling. John Difronzo, also known as “No Nose,” was a reputed boss of the Chicago Outfit until he died in Read more