Organized 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 outfit in the … Continue reading
“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will examine film clips and hear stories about some of the best movies shot … Continue reading
In the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in baseball—a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball’s 20th century entrenched a memorable … Continue reading
Forget 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
“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will examine film clips and hear stories about some of the best movies shot … Continue reading