They got along good with the Cherry Busters and the Muscaddulers. There rivals were the Seeley Boys and the Polish Assasins. They put on the best fireworks display in the neighborhood. The Wood Street Walkers still have a gatherings like a Social Club where they have family get togethers and picnics. A special thanks to Meilani and the Back of the Yards - Chicago - group. Back to the Yards, sixties. Photo of Lil Sydicate member on the left.
Rest were friends who helped out. Dark Side of the Back of the Yards Video. Some of the Saints from Davis Square hung out in there too. The back part of the building became a daycare center called Guardian Angels. The cobblestone street was still there in the 60s. I lived on the other side of 47th st until I was 16 and then moved around Archer Park.
Not to many people from my side of 47th st went to the Settlement. I was in there one time invited by one of the club members. I went because I was curious to see what was in there. The place was jam packed and I got a lot of dirty looks so I took a quick tour and beat feet.
Cornell Dukes Sweater Page. See Morgan Deuces! The Dukes were from 59th Hermitage, I believe. I went to Hubbard, but hung around Marquette Park greasers and Sawyer circa And yes, the gangs at that time were much more a load than their imposters and wannabee's years later. The guys I hung around with then didn't graffiti like today, use guns, we rumbled. And were bad enough that most of the others left us alone or found out why.
Many gangs then did use Graffiti, guns, sweaters, but we never needed to do that and they pretty much left us alone. But on the few times we had a problem, we just could overcome them by numbers of really bad dudes, and usually only needed a one time deal. I hope any insight I gave helps.
I still have a wealth of memories of the time. Just sorry to see so many of the guys I hung with never made it past 50 'tho.
There was also a branch of the Satan Lovers in Cabrini Green, mostly around block on Larrabee and also block on Cleveland. As you said they were under the Blackstone umbrella.
I remember once a Satan Lover got shot be mistake by a Duece. The story in the Sun Times said Satin Lovers. The Satan Lovers were a Good Gang. There wasn't any attacking civilians, robbing civilians, or scaring civilians. They were more of a protector on our block. They kept everything in check. They regulated, in other words, if others wanted to come into our area with some BS they soon found out they were in Satan Lovers territory. That was so long ago, but they did get along with the Deuces Wild, and like I said they were a part of the stones at least the ones on the South Side.
I can remember one night seeing what looked like a couple hundred guys chillin between Larrabee and at Oak. I saw someone I knew. I asked,? His answer was,? Satan Lovers!? They were sharp dressers with well trimmed fros, went to Waller and Cooley in the late 60s Early 70s.
My big brother was deep off in it. I remember always thinking these guys are different. They were so cool. They had all the ladies and everybody gave them respect. I always wanted to be one but he wouldn't let me. Colors: light blue and black. But they had their own ethnic gangs. Two-Six were from 26th st. The kings were closer to 21st and they were tight with the Villa Lobos. The Ridgeway Lords were big around 27th s Ridgeway in the 60s.
K-C stood for Kostner-Cortland where it started In the alleys. It was a party house. Imperial Gangster Nation History. Sweaters were blue with red olympics chops. Their claim to fame was stabbing to death a 14 year old Gaylord named Harpo.
After that, they had the Gaylords and the UFO - United Fighting Organization - after them and they went extinct after numerous beatings.
Nearly four decades later the case remains unsolved, but through the power of the internet, small but significant details of the case have been gradually emerging. Feel free to contact us at Carolyn and Debbie Murders to offer your theories, suggestions, questions, or memories. We may never bring Debbie and Carolyn's murderers to justice in this world, but we will not give up trying. Jeff Fort - Blackstone rangers Beginnings. The pitchforks represent oppression!!!!
In a matter of speaking they feel like they already live in hell without a choice! VERY anti-government, but sad to say on some levels I can relate! They get a lot of there "lit" from the poet that did "Dante's Inferno" and his quest out of hell!! The Playboys also had sections on Division Street. They hung out at the Main street Metra station at about that time. The ethnic makeup of this gang was at first predominantly Italian-American and Irish-American however by the mid 's it turned mostly Southern Appalachian White.
The emblem used buy the Cicero Kings was a Kings head. My mother was Greek and all of our mothers would talk to each other in Greek. For what it's worth, I wanted to add some other information. Italian , Dominic P. Mexican , and Richard D. We were loosely associated friends with the Chicago and Lavergne gang. Chicago and Lavergne would often battle with another larger white gang that you mentioned: Chicago and Lawndale. I was part of the white flight and moved to Elk Grove in When I visited my old neighborhood and other white gang neighborhoods in and , there was a dramatic change.
Earlier as far as we knew only the African-American and Latino gangs had weapons. Now with the proliferation of guns that seem to occur with white vets returning from Vietnam it seemed that all the white gangs now had weapons.
I cannot emphasize what a tremendous change this was in the culture of those gangs. Our tiny gang at Central and Lemoyne never got involved in any sort of criminal activity whatsoever.
Now with the spread of weapons, the whole white gang scene became much more dangerous and apt to become involved in criminal activity. The Mad Lads were predominantly white, and wore gray sweaters and berets. Were the Justine Syndicate and the Maniac Savages.
About ten guys. The gang started breaking up in the early 60's turf was 50th St to 54th St Damen to Western. On , The Emerald Knights fought the Devil's Disciples in a gang fight at 56th Street and Sangamon Avenue where three people were wounded and one died.
Cherry Busters was a white gang that hung around Hedges school 47th s Winchester, and on 47th - 48th street on Walcott. They wore white jackets with two cherries on the back. There was no leadership just white dudes helping out other white dudes they seen wearing white berets. They hung around 56th-Western in the late 70's.
The leader called himself "Mud"because he said if you fought him, that's where you'd end up. Hangouts: Dinahs restaurant 43rd and South Richmond across from Five Holy Martyrs church; Gunsaulus school: On whipple between 44th and South 45th Street, Drank beer dice games 16 inch softball, plus mischief. They were there when the neighborhood was changing in the late sixty's. We hung around Ogden park at night and could get 60 or 70 guys if the blacks came to the loomis side of the park.
The Loafers were one of the gangs that were enemies. When the area became integrated the police had a massive amount of manpower in the neighborhood, to keep the race fights from blowing up, this forced the white guys to go elsewhere, we ended up at 51 and damen for a while. Existed from to about Numbered about 50 at its height. Mostly Italian. Operated from 67 to Numbered about 25 but never had any problems because they were pretty tough.
Numbered about Stood trial for arson, and assault to commit murder. Many of the members became Sherman Park Gaylords. We would have dance socials at our hi school and we were a club of hi school members that had Pinacle tournaments and sports against other clubs. Our Graduation class of had its 50 reunion and there are about 15 of us who still live in Chicago or suburbs and have lunch at least once a month.
Our lunch club has purple shirts and gold lettering across the shirt pocket, after our school colors Purple and Gold of St. Philip HS. Jackson and Kedzie. The gold insignia reads R. James coglianese Contact: Email: jcog2 aol. The factory was just north of 69th and they hung out between the tracks and the factory. Hung around Hermitage Park and 59th and Hermitage.
They got along well with the Cool Gents. Some of the Unicorns had cousins who were Saints. In , their leader named Whitey was shot and killed by the leader of the Villa Lobos after a dance at the Gads Hill Center. They were the Uptown Rebels of the South Side. There first clubhouse, a rented, street level apt.
There second one was on up on Marshfield. They got their name from the cops who busted them one night for under age drinking out in the open. The cops asked them if they thought they were in Hawaii or something. They fought with the white gangs such as The Subnormals from Canaryville.
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I often hear gunshots nearby. The city college is walkable in some parts. The Whole Foods Store is very close also the mall is small but nice. Investors have tried This neighborhood is unsafe to say the least. There is a lot of gang activity around every corner.
Visitor 1y ago. It may not be safe for some to walk their dog in this neighborhood. Hamilton park offers family movie nights and lots of after school activities for the kids ".
No money goes into this community. And you should have a big dog for protection if u plan on walking at night. Dangerous and a lot of abandoned houses and buildings. Lots of police cars and sirens. I keep to myself and mind my own business. Where I live is pretty quiet so I do not encounter any issues from my neighbors or anyone else in the neighborhood. I have lived here for 12 years and there have been no problems I can speak of. Resident 2y ago. I see a lot of kids outside playing but there are way to many random sketchy people walking around.
But if you stay to yourself l for the most part, you will be ok. And you can see new businesses coming into the community as well as growing in the community. Getting downtown takes about 25 minutes more or less". Resident 3y ago. Pace run on time for seniors. It's quiet. There's wildlife. Neighbors are friendly. There are community events. People would walk alone at night. See All what locals say. Learn more about our methodology. Dog Owners. Trulia User. Resident 8mo ago. One block can be well maintained and the next block not so much.
Resident 1y ago. We all are trying to survive. The area is desert land unfortunately Aldi on 76th and Ashland and Walmart Grocery but Walmart is very expensive. The area probably will benefit from change but is going to take some time. There are grocery stores and this a well maintained area.
The crime rate is kinda high and but you might wanna watch out for your packages". You should have any problems unless you get Carina ". There are also a lot of churches in the Gresham area they have a lot of events and we also offer Saint Sabina church has an annual event every year".
If I had a bigger apartment I'd get a dog myself. They are doing well and did not experience anything more than children living in other neighborhoods. To much crime in the neigbborhood. Older people are scared to walk through the neighborhood. Everything one would need is only a mile or so away.
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