What it's all about & Thesis
In the 1920s in Chicago, Al Capone was a notorious gangster in the prohibition era. He was well known for his illegal liquor business and for being a ruthless protector of his mafia empire.
This caught the attention of federal law enforcement, leading to the creation of Eliot Ness’ task force called the “Untouchables.”
Al Capone changed the way alcohol was purchased, produced, sold, and the way we see organized crime today. His illegal and ruthless actions made Chicago synonymous with organized crime and corruption. Eliot Ness made an impact on Chicago by changing the way we fight organized crime today. In this journey throughout the website, you will learn many things about Al Capone and Eliot Ness and how their battle changed Chicago.