The tour highlighted everything from Chicago’s world of prohibition gangsters to its famous cuisine. This amazing way to explore Chicago’s history and its vibrant neighborhoods is well worth it.

The Thompson submachine gun was designed for use by soldiers in war, but Chicago gangsters made it famous as the Tommy gun, aka the Chicago typewriter. Skip to content. All Sections.

A Chicago gang leader who prosecutors say oversaw a sophisticated and brutal organization with at least 10,000 "soldiers" in Illinois that beat, shot and extorted money from rivals — even ...

Dillinger, one of the most famous gangsters of this era, was charged with killing police officer William O'Malley, 43, during a bank robbery in East Chicago, Indiana on Jan. 15, 1934. His trail ...

CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 1929 (INS) - Seven members of a notorious North Side liquor gang were swept to a horrible death here today before an avalanche of revolver bullets in one of the most terrible ...

An influx of Venezuelan migrants, including some from the notorious Tren de Aragua gang, to Chicago, has raised fears of a potential turf war between factions.

That’s why “Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Tour” is taking you on a journey through the crimes, ... Top Stories. Weekend Break: Wilton Sweets Studio in Naperville 25 mins ago.

This week marks 90 years since Grand Haven infamously had a brush with one of Chicago’s most dangerous gangsters: Lester Gillis, also known as “Baby Face” Nelson.