Spent part of my childhood in Rockford (late 70s, early 80s), and many of the surnames in this article are familiar to me. My pediatrician, for example, was a Dr. Zammuto. Family down the street was involved in off-track betting and had a sister out in Vegas, but no mention of their surname in article. So who knows.

In any case, great to see Rockford get some coverage.. And the Pizza Connection angle is fascinating.