From what I understand, associates are treated differently by the Chicago Outfit than other families. Meaning, they're given greater power in the organization as opposed to other families, and they don't seem to hold the "made" status to a very high regard as other families do. When was the last known making ceremony in Chicago? Are they still making new members in traditional ceremonies?

Honestly, I know very little about the Outfit. I'm only truly knowledgeable about the Detroit family -- which has always used ceremonies, and where there has always been a world of difference between an associate and a made man.