John D'Arco Sr.
John D'Arco | |
|---|---|
Chicago, Illinois First Ward Alderman | |
| In office 1952–1963 | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1945–1952 | |
| Chicago, Illinois First Ward Democratic Committeeman | |
| In office 1952–1992 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1912 Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Died | October 27, 1994 (aged 82) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | John A. D'Arco Jr. |
John D'Arco Sr. (March 27, 1912 – October 27, 1994) was an American politician, who was involved in organized
Chicago, Illinois, US.[1]
Early life
D'Arco was born in
Chicago, Illinois, on March 27, 1912 to parents of Italian ancestry. Growing up in the Near West Side, he allegedly developed connections with street gangs in Chicago's Little Italy, during the 1920s.[2]
Rise to power and politics
By 1951, D'Arco had already become a powerful
ward boss of the 1st Ward and, in 1945, he was a Democratic Committeeman, as well. He also served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1945 to 1952 as a Democrat. He was known for providing protection to the Chicago criminal gangs, including the Chicago Outfit, and participating in a variety of criminal activities, ranging from organized corruption of city officials to prostitution.[1][2]
Later years, investigations, and death
During the 1970s, D'Arco was investigated by the
References
See also
- John A. D'Arco Jr., D'Arco's son, also a prominent Illinois politician
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