The Chicago Theatre is a theater located in the Loop area of Chicago. Built un 1921 with strong inspirations from French neo-baroque architecture, he is today an icon of city of Chicago : The distinctive Chicago Theatre marquee, "an unofficial emblem of the city", appears frequently in film, television, artxork, and photography.
Alphonse Gabriel Capone (1899-1947), known by the nickname “Scarface”, was the boss of The Chicago Outfit from 1923 to 1931, when he was arrested for tax evasion following the determined investigation of Eliot Ness and his Untouchables.
Al Capone remains known today as one of the most famous figures in the history of American crime.
Eliot Ness (1903–1957) was an American federal agent who led the Untouchables and played a key role in Al Capone’s conviction for tax evasion in 1931.
Eliot Ness remains famous today as Capone’s iconic adversary and an embodiment of integrity and determination.
Opened in 1865, Chicago’s Union Stock Yard was, at its peak, the largest livestock and slaughtering complex in the world, covering around 2 km² and processing millions of animals each year.
Its activity declined after 1945, and the complex closed in 1971.
Its most iconic entrance is the Union Stock Yard Gate, a massive stone-arched gateway that still stands today.
Founded in 1837, the Chicago Police Department is one of the largest and oldest municipal police forces in the United States : organized into specialized divisions, it serves the entire city of Chicago.
The CPD played a central role in the city’s criminal history, particularly during Prohibition, a period marked by significant internal corruption and the influence of organized crime.
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