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Legendary Lawmen, Part 7: Four who got Capone
Al Capone was a scourge of the city of Chicago. The brutal gangster controlled not only many illegal enterprises, namely beer and booze, but also influenced the legal ones through bribes and threats. It took the full weight and power of the federal...Tags: Robin Hood, Lawyers, Ken Burns, World War II (1939-1945), Documentary (genre)
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The legend of Mrs. O'Leary
How survivors of the Chicago Fire sought scapegoats 140 years ago
Even as the embers of the Chicago Fire cooled, the saga of Mrs. O'Leary began. For 140 years, she has been alternately accused and exonerated of setting off the inferno that consumed...Tags: Politics, Near South Side, Rental Service, Mrs. O'Leary, Mystery (genre)
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Innovator for the ages rests in good company
Few Americans have had as profound an impact on the culture as Steve Jobs, but 3 trailblazers come to mind.
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was a unique combination of creative innovator and savvy businessman. He revolutionized how everyday Americans lived...Tags: Obituaries, Eastman Kodak Company, Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment, Justice System
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Las Vegas: 21 things to do for under $21
For those who want to spend more time than money in Las Vegas, here are 21 things to do for less than $21, all aimed at keeping the bottom line low and the fun factor high.
1. Springs Preserve. Forsake the fake pyramid and fake Statue of Liberty for a...Tags: Statue of Liberty, Rudy Giuliani, Organized Crime, Arts, Artists
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Chicago, that tippling town
The first rule of business — any business — is this: Do what you do well. And what Chicago does well is drink. Oh, there are other things to be sure (architecture! comedy! baseball!), but in this city, booze is as much a business as it is...
Tags: River North, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Frank Sinatra, Twin Anchors, Cinnamon
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Historic mob-connected hotel in Fox Lake up for auction on eBay
Tribune reporterThe ghosts in the Mineola Hotel are up for auction. So are the lounge, a marina and the historic, once-condemned hotel. It can all be had on eBay with a starting bid of $2 million. Located on the shores of Fox Lake, the Mineola once drew Al Capone and...Tags: Auction Service, eBay Inc., Human Interest
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10 things you might not know about lists
Chicago Tribune reportersLast week, former Chicagoan Fidel Urbina was added to a list that you don't want to be on: the FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list. Meanwhile, two suspicious characters at the Tribune joined a more attractive list -- as e-book authors. Jacob and...Tags: FBI, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Paul Newman, Phil Rosenthal, Ringo Starr
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'Mob Wives Chicago' throw premiere party
RedEyeWith all the F-bombs, drink throwing and hair pulling, you'd think we were watching "Bad Girls Club." Instead, "Mob Wives Chicago" delivered all that drama Sunday as cast members, their families and other invited guests watched during a premiere party at...Tags: Television, Entertainment, Prisons, John Gotti, Organized Crime
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Chicago, capital of Illinois? NATO goofs in video
With 16 days remaining until hundreds of diplomats descend upon Chicago for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit, NATO is working hard to educate world leaders on their host city. But that effort may have briefly backfired. A video about...
Tags: NATO, Government, Heads of State, Politics, Abraham Lincoln
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Cannes 2012: Auteurs take a shine to Americana
24 FramesGlobally minded Hollywood studios are muting elements that might be considered too American. But Prestige filmmakers working outside the studio system — including several from other countries — are doubling down on the red, white and blue.... -
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Monday, March 26, 2012
5:30 - 9 a.m. Jonathon Brandmeier 5:50 a.m. Johnny B gets an update from Gallagher after his recent health scare. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mike McConnell 10:35 a.m. Mike McConnell talks to a man who gave up money…for good. 12 - 3 p.m. John...Tags: Cary Grant, Rod Blagojevich, Tom Skilling, Weather Reports, Spring Break
Jan 15, 2012
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May 3, 2012
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Jun 10, 2012
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