Long time one party rule is a guaranteed breeding ground of corruption, no matter the party, but goddamn, the Chicago Democrats are something special.
I think there’s even a valid case from the left to accuse them of culturally appropriating large aspects La Cosa Nostra heritage and culture, all while keeping a straight face.
Maybe not Capone, but definitely an argument for Stolen Lansky Valor. All the pencil whipping corruption, but none of the swag.