Chicago, Satan's Sanctum

"Chicago, Satan's Sanctum" by L. O. Curon is a late 19th-century story that looks at the shadowy world of Chicago's politics and society, focusing on how crime and dishonesty affected the city. The book examines the issues of corruption, misconduct by officials, and power struggles, giving a critical view of the city's moral fiber, especially through characters like Mayor Harrison. The story begins with a sense of gloom, describing Mayor Harrison's reelection in a Chicago filled with crime. Curon talks about the political reasons behind Harrison's win, even with his administration's failures, pointing out how both criminals and ordinary citizens were involved in the city's moral decline. It creates a clear picture of a city suffering from crime, criticizing law enforcement, the failure of rules, and a situation where both public servants and criminals prosper, setting the scene to investigate the deep-seated corruption within the city and its government.