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 ...

In 1924, the first Winter Olympic Games opened in Chamonix, France. In 1947, gangster Al "Scarface" Capone died at age 48 after suffering from syphilis. In 1959, the first scheduled ...

Hailed as an anti-hero, feared as a cold-blooded crime lord, Al Capone’s bootlegging exploits, celebrity and ruthless activities made front-page headlines across the country. American Stories ...

Looking for new ways to get students reading and responding to nonfiction? Try these exercises for discussion, writing and speaking. By Peggy Dimock Lead poisoning can cause lower I.Q.s ...