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 ...

During Prohibition, Al Capone became the biggest bootlegger in American history, and ruled the Chicago Mob for six years. But there's more to this legendary gangster than you might think. Let's open ...

The early years -- Mae -- The need to make a living -- Al comes to Chicago -- The other Capones -- The road to power -- The fortunes of war -- In hiding -- The glory years -- Inventing Al Capone -- ...

In many ways, the entire gangster genre in film and even literature has Al Capone to thank for its existence. While there isn't anything else to thank Al Capone for, his public image, antics and flair ...

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