Raw tape #23 for Vito Marzullo documentary. Despres #1. Interview with Alderman Leon Despres, who had a longtime feud with Marzullo and served with him in the city council for over twenty years. He gives his description of Marzullo’s character and shares his dislike of Marzullo both personally and politically. Despres also gives a concise description the political institution known informally as the “Chicago Machine” and how it operates. Continue reading →