Gangs in Chicago Chicago was described by a 2011 law enforcement report as "the most gang -occupied city in the United States," with 150,000 gang-affiliated residents, [1] representing more than …

Mar 4, 2015 · The 17 most notorious mobsters from Chicago From bank robbers and hitmen to mobsters and politicians, these are the most notorious and curious Chicago gangsters from the Prohibition era

Aug 13, 2024 · These are only a few of the high-profile Chicago gangsters who gained a reputation for lawlessness during The Great Depression and Prohibition. While times have changed, these …

Jun 30, 2025 · See what life was really like in Chicago’s gangland of the early 20th century in our collection of vintage photos below. The body of "Big" Jim Colosimo, a notorious Chicago crime boss …

May 15, 2025 · The answer is yes, but not in the way you'd expect. Experts told NBC 5 Investigates that while there may be some remnants of the mob still present in the Chicago area, it's not what it used …

Discover the lives of 10 infamous Chicago gangsters who forever changed the city's underworld and shaped its notorious history.

This blog post delves into the fascinating history of Chicago’s famous gangsters, exploring their rise to power, infamous deeds, and lasting impact on the city.

Nov 26, 2025 · Hoover and David Barksdale created the Gangster Disciples in the late 1960s, ruling as “King Larry” and “King David” until Barksdale was killed in 1974.

4 days ago · Federal and state prosecutors now say a single gang faction on Chicago’s South Side committed 14 murders and shot at least 18 other people in just two years as part of a brazen crime …

Dec 30, 2024 · Chicago gangs were suspected to be behind 1,808 crimes reported across the city last year, the fewest in any year since before 2004, according to a Freedom of Information Act request. …