Dr. Arthur J. Logie, a chest specialist, confirmed former Chicago gang leader Al Capone had developed pneumonia on Jan. 24, 1947. "I doubt very seriously if there is a chance for recovery. It is ...

Hidden in the walls of Thornton Distilling Co. in the Chicago suburb of Thornton, Illinois, workers recently found a shocking ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 21, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1855: One person was killed and 60 ...

A Chicago-area distillery known for its deep ties to Al Capone and the Prohibition era has uncovered a striking new piece of ...

This photo taken Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Las Vegas shows a Colt .45-caliber pistol that once belonged to mob boss Al Capone. It is going on display for the first time at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas, ...

During Prohibition, Al Capone became the biggest bootlegger in American history, and ruled the Chicago Mob for six years. But ...

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