Joseph G. 'Jimbo' Levato, owner of Jimbo's tavern, a White Sox fans hangout, has died at 89

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Joseph G. 'Jimbo' Levato, owner of Jimbo's tavern, a White Sox fans hangout, has died at 89

In a city with a history of colorful tavern owners, Jimbo Levato still managed to stand out.He wore loafers, a white tank top, short shorts and a black flat cap to his Bridgeport bar — Jimbo's Lounge — every day, regardless of the weather.There was no bar nearer to the gates of the White Sox ballpark, and he was an unapologetic Cubs fan."That was one of the big jokes: He was a diehard Cubs fan," his son Tom Levato said. "It was no secret. Everyo…