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Chicago
Al Capone – King Of The Chicago Mob
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesAl Capone was one of the most famous gangsters in American History. Unlike many organized crime leaders, he did little to hide his identity. He was seen at Wrigley Field chatting with star catcher Gabby Hartnett. Gabby Hartnett Chats With … Continue reading
Al Capone And Sam Giancana – Mob Leaders
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesOrganized crime came in with a bang - literally - with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago mob in the … Continue reading
From Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesFor two tumultuous decades, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976, his name was synonymous with "The City That Works." At times, it seemed as if he would be … Continue reading
Walt Disney – Animating America
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIt is no overstatement to say that Walt Disney is one of the most influential Americans of all time. His name alone has become synonymous with forms of entertainment and recreation known throughout the world. To call something "Disneyesque" or … Continue reading
Sam Giancana – Master Of The Mob, Murderer Of JFK?
Private VenueForget Al Capone. Capone ran the Chicago Outfit brutally and very publicly for just a couple of years before being sent to prison on income tax charges. Tony Accordo and Paul Rccca ran the Outfit until 1957 when they turned over … Continue reading
From Richard J. To Rahm: Modern Mayors Of Chicago
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesFor two tumultuous decades, Richard J Daley was indisputably the all powerful mayor of the city of Chicago. From 1955 until 1976, his name was synonymous with "The City That Works." At times, it seemed as if he would be … Continue reading
Al Capone – Mob Leader
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesOrganized crime came in with a bang - literally - with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago mob in the … Continue reading
Al Capone And Sam Giancana – Mob Leaders
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeOrganized crime came in with a bang - literally - with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago mob in the … Continue reading
Al Capone And Sam Giancana – Mob Leaders
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeOrganized crime came in with a bang - literally - with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago mob in the … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2015
Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United StatesIn the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in baseball – a perennial contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of the 20th century entrenched that comes … Continue reading