Hello friends.  It has been almost 2 weeks since the dastardly acts
committed by Kates & co.  Now that the dust has settled and the
blood has dried in I feel it was time to give a brief statement
regarding the fine city of Chicago and the current plans afoot.  Having
lost Bruiser (GRHS) in the war, I wept uncontrollably for a day or two
into what could only be described as Burger á la Tears.  It was clear
that the City had a bit of rebuilding to do so I had no hesitation in
deciding who would be stepping up in The Windy City.  RampagingFox has
done a fine job in Chicago and I am more than happy to see him flourish
and make the step up to Underboss - I know you will continue to give
everything and look forward to seeing more out of you.. Congratulations
fella.

Last but not least,  I am here to announce that Dante_Balboni
will be setting up and becoming my 2nd Underboss -  Having shown me
that he is more than capable of Leading his own family this man was my
automatic choice for an opportunity to branch out on his own.  I have
no doubts about this mans capabilities and I look forward to seeing him
work alongside RampagingFox in Chi-town.  Congratulations friend, you
deserve this.

And with that, Iota nodded to RampagingFox, Dante_Balboni and
decided he was going to celebrate the good news by visiting the nearest
Burger King for a little snack with his personal shopper Mercury

Rushes into the Burger King and poisons all the food

Now it's time to listen, for I will not only be your underboss but also your personal trainer!!! This is what you have let yourself in for, the burgers will be no more!

Watches as Iota eats the burger anyway and sighs

I knew that wouldn't work. thank you boss for allowing me this honour.

turns to RampagingFox

It's probably best if we eat somewhere else, lets go find a pizza.

Shaking his head as his watches Iota devour the poisoned burger he turns and leaves.

I guess pizza it is then.

Listening and watching her Godfather and 2 of the most respected men in the windy city, angelique smiles to herself, thinking that Chicago has no idea what it is about to go through.
Speaking softly to wish the two of them the best, she then follows them out the door thinking pizza would be a much better idea this evening now that Godfather Iota had put the picture in her mind of a tear ridden burger.

The last time I saw Iota cry was during the great BK famine of '29 ,once I'd seen his resilience at such an all time personal low (emotion as well as his weight that is) I knew there was something special about this colossus of a man.

Now out from that colossal shadow step two fine individuals to continue in their own style the already great reputation of the windy city. Good luck to you both, and Dante, I'll be with you every step of the way.

Well done guys you both have earned this moment.

I know you two will do great things as Underbosses in Chicago.

Due to flight delays, (due to smacking around an airport security guard) Alfonce roared up in the limo just in time to congradulate his well respected and duly decorated comrades.

"I wish you both well, it is both an honor and a pleasure working with "The Fox". Thank you Godfather Iota, thank you to every member of the CRACKERJACK coalition and to our great city of Chicago." "Now, I've got to get rid of these suitcases!"

Checking his watch, Alfonce sped away leaving a cloud of dust in search of corned beef and cabbage.