Chicago is central for the Nation of Islam...
Elijah Mohammed, Malcolm X’s mentor, has a son living in Chicago, that has been partners with Rezko.
This son is suing Rezko or has sued him regarding embezzlement, I believe. There is also something to do with mismanagement of several housing properties.
More at this link about Obama, Chicago and Nation of Islam:
ELECTION 2008
Nation of Islam activists on Obama camp payroll
Former insider worried by senator’s connection to Louis Farrakhan, members of radical group
By Aaron Klein
© 2008 WorldNetDaily
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan
JERUSALEM – Sen. Barack Obama employed and continues to employ senior staffers who belong to the Nation of Islam, and the presidential candidate has some “worrying” ties to the controversial group headed by Louis Farrakhan, a former key Obama insider told WND.
The former insider, who spoke on condition of anonymity, expressed particular concern that Obama employed at least two Nation members in his early days as a state senator, when his office was staffed by only a handful of workers.
Here’s the link to Rezko being sued in Chicago by Nation of Islam founder’s son
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/rezko/444941,CST-NWS-rezko27.stng