Email us. Dr. Arthur J. Logie, a chest specialist, confirmed former Chicago gang leader Al Capone had developed pneumonia on Jan. 24, 1947. “I doubt very seriously if there is a chance for recovery.

It's been a century since Al Capone began his reign as a mob boss in Chicago and cemented his place in history as the one and only "Scarface." If you're interested in seeing some pieces from ...

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 ...