You’ve heard of Al Capone, but did you know Al Capone vacationed and did business here in Wisconsin? Al Capone: Prohibition & Wisconsin, a new documentary film from Milwaukee PBS, tells the story of ...

Former President Donald Trump praises notorious gangster, Al Capone (Getty Images) Former President Donald Trump compared himself to the late gangster Al Capone in a Truth Social post about ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative ...

On this day, Jan. 24, in 1925, a failed mob hit on Chicago outfit boss Johnny Torrio led to his retirement and the succession of his lieutenant, Al Capone. Torrio was nicknamed “The Brain” or “The Fox ...

On this day, Jan. 24, in 1925, a failed mob hit on Chicago outfit boss Johnny Torrio led to his retirement and the succession of his lieutenant, Al Capone. Torrio was nicknamed “The Brain” or “The Fox ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

Al Capone is the most infamous gangster in American history. This larger-than-life figure terrorized the streets of prohibition-era Chicago, yet his boisterous personality and extravagant lifestyle ...

“Only Al Capone kills like that.” His words were entered into the lexicon of Chicago legend and lore, as was Gen. Thompson’s deadly invention. Myriad moviegoers and television viewers have had a ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - It could be the perfect place for a Halloween Party - the Chicago house that once belonged to the notorious Prohibition-era gangster Al Capone. And it's for sale. But despite its ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative ...

Editor’s Note: This is part three of “The Capones of North Dakota.” Part one told the story of Al Capone’s older brother Vincenzo who worked in law enforcement in North Dakota and in Part two, a ...

It was on a school playground where she learned her last name carries weight, when another girl pointed a finger at her and ordered the other kids to follow her. “Let’s go,” the girl said. “That’s a ...