Flashback 1986: Chicago Mob Behind Lawsuit to Prevent Political Change in Chicago

Flashback 1986. The New York Times reports:

Members of the City Council's opposition bloc filed suit today seeking to block 25 appointments by Mayor Harold Washington that were approved in the first meeting since he gained control of the council.

The lawsuit, filed in Circuit Court by Alderman Fred Roti, contends that Mr. Washington, who cast the tie-breaking vote on each of the appointments, violated parliamentary rules at Friday's special Council session.

Alderman Roti was identified by the Justice Department as a high ranking made member of the Chicago Mob. Imagine that.