The 14 defendants indicted on racketeering, conspiracy, or gambling charges are part of the Chicago Outfit, which makes money for members and associates through illegal activities. The chain of command:
BOSS
James Marcello
Leader of the Chicago Outfit, known as "No. 1"
CONSIGLIERE
Provides advice to the Boss
SOTTO CAPO: Second in command, also known as "No. 2," reports to Boss
CAPO Street boss/crew leader, reports to sotto capo
- Frank Calabrese Sr., South Side/26th Street Crew capo, continued criminal activities from jail through Nicholas Ferriola and others.
- Joseph Lombardo, Grand Avenue Crew capo
FOUR CREWS: Generally given territories throughout Chicago. May include "made men" --trustworthy people--usually of Italian descent, who have murdered for the Outfit.
1. South Side/26th Street or Chinatown
- Ferriola collected money made by extortion demands from Frank Calabrese.
- Frank Saladino
- Nicholas W. Calabrese, a "made man" and brother of Frank Calabrese Sr.
2. Grand Avenue
3. Melrose Park
- Michael Marcello kept his jailed brother James informed on activities. Michael operated an illegal video gambling business.
4. Elmwood Park
ASSOCIATES: Assist the Chicago Outfit through criminal enterprise
Employees of M&M Amusement:
Joseph Venezia, Dennis Johnson and Thomas Johnson operated video gambling machines in Cicero, Berwyn.
Retired cops:
- Michael Ricci, a retired Chicago police officer, assisted Frank Calabrese by delivering messages to crew members, collecting money generated by extortion demands and providing false information to FBI.
- Anthony Doyle, a retired Chicago police officer, who tipped off Frank Calabrese Sr. of law enforcement investigations into the murder of John Fecarotta and whether individuals cooperated with police about mob activities.
- Frank Schweihs, an enforcer, collected and imposed "street tax" for himself and other members.
- Paul Schiro, a criminal associate of Schweihs and deceased member Anthony Spilotro.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Chicago Tribune
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