William Hazelgrove, best-selling author of Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair: The End of the Gangster Era in Chicago, will discuss the end of Prohibition and the implications for organized crime in the Windy City. The World’s Fair theme of “100 Years of Progress” represented hope for all Chicagoans during a dark time. $3.00 suggested donation.
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Earlier Event: January 6
Hands on History: Curious Clothes
Later Event: January 16
Book Club Discussion: "The Butchering Art" by Lindsey Fitzharris