I would put Chicago around 30 made guys. Even at their peak, I think it was just 75 made guys. Now they're down to two, and some argue three crews. They lost most of their union clout and the last time they had control of the court and political system was the Greylord/Gambat/Silver Shovel case. Before that, they could commit murder without fear of going to prison.

I just don't see where the families outside of the northeast would find new recruits other than relatives. I think that, more than the FBI and RICO, has done the most damage to LCN.