Distillery owner shocked by loaded Al Capone-era gun hidden in wall: 'Relieved we found it'

Owner of Thornton Distilling Company in Illinois uncovered a loaded, century-old pistol sealed inside an underground ...

Today in Chicago History: Former Outfit boss Al Capone dies in Florida

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 ...

Capone-era pistol discovered in wall of Chicago distillery once taken over by mobster: reports

A blast from the past! Workers at a Chicago distillery that allegedly once operated as a speakeasy under crime boss Al Capone ...

An infamous gangster died in Miami Beach. What happened to his home?

Al Capone died at home on Jan. 25, 1947. Here is a look back at his time and mansion in South Florida through the archives of ...
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Tax evasion, not murder, arrests Al Capone

Despite numerous criminal charges, including violence, smuggling, bootlegging, and murder, he could not be punished. The ...

Hidden History: Prohibition-era gun discovered in walls of Thornton distillery

A Thornton distillery with ties to Al Capone and the Prohibition era discovered a loaded Colt Model 1908 pistol from the ...
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Prohibition-era gun discovered in walls of distillery linked to Al Capone

A Chicago-area distillery known for its deep ties to Al Capone and the Prohibition era has uncovered a striking new piece of ...

Capone-era Colt pistol found hidden within historic Illinois distillery

Thornton Distilling Company is home to Dead Drop Whiskey, part of the oldest standing brewery in the state of Illinois. The ...

Tale of two courthouses: Miami-Dade judges move to modern digs, leaving history behind

Today, the historic courthouse at 73 W. Flagler St. stands eerily still, replaced by a sleek new slab of modernity across the ...