New to Chicago (Full-Time Student) with some reasonable paranoia (neighborhoods, luxury)

[Chicago60614]

Originally Posted by Plus Ultra

ok, here's the deal. i'm new to the chicago area and will be attending "A" university located downton chicago. i know people in and around the midwest, i have friends in chicago too but this is my main concern...

i know there's a very big underground society in chicago, if you know what i mean. by underground society i am speaking of 'the invisible hand' that is usually referred to as, the mob or the mafia. now, for someone my age (18-30-will not be specific for security reasons) how aware should i be of who i mingle and interact with on and off campus? most of the people i know in chicago are good people e.g - nice families, middle/upper whatever you wanna call it - but am i still safe? how big of a threat is there to accidentally build a relationship with people that are not exactly 'what they seem' on the surface and might have 'other intentions' that you might not be aware of?

How deep is this hole and how many people have had some sort of contact, either by accident or willingly, with the underground business that takes place and has taken place in this city for years and years? what if i'm not really affraid to hang around with the green-eyed herd? are my concerns legit or am i just being a bit too paranoid?

thanks in advance.

HAHAHAHAHA.... This can't be serious, right??

[coldwine]

Well, you will run into the mafia/mob if you're dealing with most unions at a macro level, or trying to land big scale work projects.

Or, like, gambling rings.

They're not that hard to find, but I have to say that they handle things more efficiently and generally require less in bribes than your average alderman.

[Chicago60614]

^ how often do you just wander into gambling rings or union mob bosses??


It's not like you randmoly get sucked into some magical mafia world cause you sat between two GANGSTERS on the bus.

[i blame history]

Originally Posted by Chicago60614

It's not like you randmoly get sucked into some magical mafia world cause you sat between two GANGSTERS on the bus.

Speak for yourself

[BigTed]

I don't know about Chicago but there are known connected Italians in Elmwood Park, Melrose Park and Stone Park. EP is where Joey "The Clown" Lombardo spent his last days.

[Mamama Mia]

Al Capone has been gone for a long, long time. Even if you search for those with "connections" 24/7, I am doubtful you will ever find them.

[fusillirob1983]

Originally Posted by BigTed

I don't know about Chicago but there are known connected Italians in Elmwood Park, Melrose Park and Stone Park. EP is where Joey "The Clown" Lombardo spent his last days.

Yep, and nobody knew until they caught him.

[BigTed]

Yep, and nobody knew until they caught him.

From talking with residents, EP is the home to some people with mob affiliations and some of the remaining members are known to eat at Armand's on Grand Ave.

[coolyfett]

Originally Posted by Plus Ultra

ok, here's the deal. i'm new to the chicago area and will be attending "A" university located downton chicago. i know people in and around the midwest, i have friends in chicago too but this is my main concern...

i know there's a very big underground society in chicago, if you know what i mean. by underground society i am speaking of 'the invisible hand' that is usually referred to as, the mob or the mafia. now, for someone my age (18-30-will not be specific for security reasons) how aware should i be of who i mingle and interact with on and off campus? most of the people i know in chicago are good people e.g - nice families, middle/upper whatever you wanna call it - but am i still safe? how big of a threat is there to accidentally build a relationship with people that are not exactly 'what they seem' on the surface and might have 'other intentions' that you might not be aware of?

How deep is this hole and how many people have had some sort of contact, either by accident or willingly, with the underground business that takes place and has taken place in this city for years and years? what if i'm not really affraid to hang around with the green-eyed herd? are my concerns legit or am i just being a bit too paranoid?

thanks in advance.

t-r-o-l-l

[PokerPlayer1]

Originally Posted by Plus Ultra

ok, here's the deal. i'm new to the chicago area and will be attending "A" university located downton chicago. i know people in and around the midwest, i have friends in chicago too but this is my main concern...

i know there's a very big underground society in chicago, if you know what i mean. by underground society i am speaking of 'the invisible hand' that is usually referred to as, the mob or the mafia. now, for someone my age (18-30-will not be specific for security reasons) how aware should i be of who i mingle and interact with on and off campus? most of the people i know in chicago are good people e.g - nice families, middle/upper whatever you wanna call it - but am i still safe? how big of a threat is there to accidentally build a relationship with people that are not exactly 'what they seem' on the surface and might have 'other intentions' that you might not be aware of?

How deep is this hole and how many people have had some sort of contact, either by accident or willingly, with the underground business that takes place and has taken place in this city for years and years? what if i'm not really affraid to hang around with the green-eyed herd? are my concerns legit or am i just being a bit too paranoid?

thanks in advance.

You're mentally ill.
Seek help.