A blanket of gardenias topped with a few orchids was spread over Capone’s heavy bronze casket. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan ...

Gangster Al Capone's favorite pasta dish was his mother's original recipe, and this simple yet delicious meal was also ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 25, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

Former Chicago Outfit boss Al Capone died in Florida. Syphilis-related complications earned Capone an early release from prison in 1939, after he served seven years for tax evasion. Al Capone’s final ...