Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 21, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

It’s time again to dig up the story about Al Capone’s vault.

Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the broadcast, an inside look at the historic televised reveal of Al Capone’s vaults ...

Forty years ago, and after much hype, little was discovered inside the gangster’s vault. Instead, it may have pried open ...

What should a good government organization with an investigative bent look like in 2010? That’s the question leaders of the Better Government Association, a Chicago institution that’s been battling ...

If you've ever seen the musical "Chicago" or the 2002 film adaptation, you know that jazz clubs in the Windy City have a long, colorful, and sometimes shady history. While many of the establishments ...

A blast from the past! Workers at a Chicago distillery that allegedly once operated as a speakeasy under crime boss Al Capone have discovered a well-preserved pistol hidden inside its walls, according ...