The bad news: Chicago again and we have not even scratched the surface.

The good news: I don’t have another BS Chicago story to tell!

Question? Which came first in Chicago? Illegal casinos or crooked politicians in the “Era of the illegals?”

My answer. The “Era of the illegals” ended. The “Era of the crooked politicians” is never ending.

Enough of That:

Harry's New York Bar
400 N. Wabash
Chicago

Operated by Pete Penovich, a very important figure...Capone's head gambling guy in the 1920s. Demoted about 1930 by Al's brother Ralph Capone.
Spragg has these if anyone needs them.

I need this chip if anyone has a trader.
400 Club in circle
Harry's New York Bar
Pete Penovich c/o Harry's New York Bar - 400 N. Wabash - Chicago, Ill
1936

44 Club
At Sheridan and Diversey on Chicago's North Side. Per newspaper reference to a raid.
1940’s
Spragg has these if anyone needs them.

Brokers Club
219 Wabash Ave
Chicago
1942

BLB
Esquire Tavern
David Breitbart
158 W. Randolph
Chicago, Illinois
May 27, 1937

Chez Paree
Joe Jacobson
Picadilly Hotel
Chicago
1938