Until recently, Chicago didn't have a Scourge -- Sheriff Balthazar was more than happy to handle breaches of the Masquerade within the city was well as patrolling its borders keeping out the Sabbat and the scum. However, with the rise of the Thin-Blooded, the new Prince decided a Scourge was necessary to assist the Sheriff with his duties. Balthazar resisted at first, but has discovered since then that he rather enjoys having a posse, and is liable now to take his time deciding which candidate for Scourge will be chosen from amongst his new deputies.