I agree. Anytime before 1985, you could have made a very strong argument that Chicago was on an equal par with any of the New York 5 Families.
However, in 2013, it's not even close.

Genovese
Gambino


Lucchese
Colombo
Bonnano


New Jersey
Philly
Chicago
New England
Detroit


Note: Lucchese, Colombo & Bonnano are all basically equally give or take a little.

Note: New Jersey, Philly, Chicago, New England, Detroit are all basically on the same level give or take a little.


Chicago has dropped significantly because of:
1) Strawman Case 1985
2) DiFronzo, Lombardo retreatment several years ago
3) RICO Act and general attrition.

Chicago is not on the same level as the 5 Families in New York like years ago.
No fucking way.