Vic has political and bureaucratic connections in Chicago .
Vic , who 's the unelected leader of the street , organizes a campaign to force the Kranks to decorate their home so Hemlock Street wo n't lose the coveted award for best decorations .
leader has political and bureaucratic connections in Chicago .
Vic , who 's the unelected leader of the street , organizes a campaign to force the Kranks to decorate their home so Hemlock Street wo n't lose the coveted award for best decorations .