Vice Lords

Vice Lords

The Almighty Vice Lord Nation (abbreviated AVLN, VLN, VL, or CVLN) is the second largest and one of the oldest street gangs in Chicago. Their total membership is estimated to be 30,000 - 35,000. They are also one of the founding members of the People Nation multi-gang alliance.

Read more about Vice Lords:  Origin and Growth, CVL, Inc., 1980s and Beyond, Subgroups, Symbols and Emblems, Willie Lloyd

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