The Boys in Chicago Heights: The Forgotten Crew of the Chicago Outfit (True Crime)

Luzi, Matthew J.

ISBN 10: 1609497333 / ISBN 13: 9781609497330

Edité par The History Press, 2012

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! N° de réf. du vendeur S_460623570

Synopsis :

Chicago Heights was long the seat of one of the major street crews of the Chicago Outfit, but its importance has often been overlooked and misunderstood.

The crew's origins predate Prohibition, when Chicago Heights was a developing manufacturing center with a large Italian immigrant population. Its earliest bosses struggled for control until a violent gang war left the crew solidified under the auspices of Al Capone. For the remainder of the twentieth century, the boys from Chicago Heights generated large streams of revenue for the Outfit through its vast gambling enterprises, union infiltration and stolen auto rackets. For the first time, the history of the Chicago Heights street crew is traced from its inception through its last known boss.

À propos de l'auteur: Matthew Luzi has been pursuing true crime history in Chicago Heights for more than 25 years. He has contributed to A&E's biography of Al Capone, the History Channel's "Rogue's Gallery" program, and published works by John Binder, Jeff Thurston, and Art Bilek.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Boys in Chicago Heights: The Forgotten ...
Éditeur : The History Press
Date d'édition : 2012
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Very Good