Chicago Mob Linked Giannoulias to Tribune: 'We're not a big bad bank'

Here's the audio with the Q and A between Chicago Mob linked Alexi Giannoulias and the Chicago Tribune editorial board. Here's more:

In answering questions about Broadway’s loans to Giorango, Giannoulias said Giorango had a relationship at the bank before he worked there full-time after his graduation from law school. But in offering his latest explanation of his contact with Giorango, Giannoulias today at first contended he was unaware of Giorango’s criminal history.

That contradicted Giannoulias' comments in 2006 to the Tribune, in which he acknowledged knowing Giorango had a criminal background. When reminded today of his past comments, the treasurer said he would have to check his past statements before saying any more because he doesn't want to give inconsistent answers.

Why would Broadway Bank have a long relationship with known Chicago Mob figure?