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1920s Bootlegger, Restraunt Ideas, Basement Speakeasy, Prohibition Bar, 1930s Mens Fashion, Rip To My Youth, End Of Prohibition, 1920s Speakeasy, Monster Hunt

On Jan. 16, 1920, the party was over -- or so we thought. Turns out, Prohibition was only the beginning of a decade-long battle between Chicago's wets and drys, bootleggers and activists. There were speakeasys, booze raids, rum runners, and Crusaders. Despite constant enforcement, it became apparent the city would not sober. So because Prohibition is still perhaps Chicago's most infamous era of mayhem, here are the Tribune's historical photos that capture both the ruckus and the reform.

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Today is publication day for Prohibition Peepers: Private Eyes During the Noble Experiment. Published by Down & Out Books in digital and print formats, the read is available at the publisher, Amazon, and other vendors. The anthology is edited by SMFS list member Michael Bracken. The SMFS list members that reported being in the read are: Editor Michael Bracken with "Cigarette Girl." David Dean with "Three Irishmen.” Jim Doherty with "The Private Untouchable." John M. Floyd with “River Road."…

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