Crime, gangs and violence have always plagued Chicago, but the period from 1920 to 1950 was an especially troubling time. Historians look back at this period in the city, supported by rarely seen photos from the Chicago Tribune archives. Warning: This video features graphic images. (John Owens, Chicago Tribune)
Chicago violence: Is it just the same old, same old?
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