Chicago has approximately 178 neighborhoods that offer endless adventures and experiences. How do you decide where to unleash your curiosity in a big city like Chicago? It may feel like a daunting task. The Chicago Crime Tour and Night Crimes Tour visit some of Chicago’s most captivating neighborhoods, full of rich history, iconic architecture and vibrant culture that are accessible to people of all ages and interests. Here are the 6 that top our list of Chicago’s top Neighborhoods to explore. Streeterville River North Gold Coast Lincoln Park Old Town The Loop Streeterville Stree ..read more

As winter thaws and bulky coats find their way to the back of the closet, the sunnier days of Spring bring warmth to the Windy City. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a spring break vacation, Spring in Chicago offers amazing opportunities for special memories to be made. Our ultimate guide to Chicago in the Spring will help you make the most of your time! Reasons why you should visit Chicago in the Spring The magnolia trees are in bloom and the Chicago River turns green, marking the start of the season with Spring colors! Enjoy the outdoors at one of the many public parks for a ..read more

See earlier blog post about building at 837 N. State Street in the River North neighborhood that was slated for demolition. Well, the building that was used for Chicago Mob Meetings has been transformed into dust.  See upcoming post for historic brick memorabilia ..read more

Warning from Chicago's most notorious bank robber John Dillinger ..read more

A former shirt store at 837  N. State Street in Chicago's River North neighborhood, which was used many years ago as a front by the Chicago mob, is being knocked down by Loyola University to make room for new facility. Chicago mob members used to use this space for meetings, which is especially interesting in light of the fact that the old Schofield's Flower Shop, which was just down the street across from Holy Name Cathedral, also used to be used to hold meetings for Chicago's North Side gang during the 1920s ..read more

The Kerryman, currently a beautiful bar and restaurant at 661 N. Clark Street in Chicago, was once called McGovern Saloon.  Former Chicago Gangster Dean O'Banion, one of the former leaders of the North Side gang during prohibition, once worked there as a waiter and singer.  After waiting on and singing to customers, he would allegedly rob drunk customers after the left the bar. Johnny Depp frequented the Kerryman while playing the role of notorious bank robber John Dillinger in the film "Public Enemy."  ..read more

This office building at 648 N. Dearborn, in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood, used to be the Raleigh Hotel, which served as a one-night flophouse for notorious mass murderer Richard Speck.  Speck tortured and murdered 8  nursing students from South Chicago Community Hospital on July 14, 1966.  Here is a 1986 Chicago Tribune article retelling the role of the Raleigh Hotel in this horrific event. "The Raleigh" lettering remains over the front entrance doors.  The canopy cover the old hotel's name unless you get close enough to the entrance.  ..read more

The Volstead Act was intended to carry out the intent of the 18th Amendment, which prohibited the production, sale and transport of "intoxicating liquors."  The 18th Amendment was repealed by the 21st Amendment on December 5, 1933.   Following the repeal of prohibition, The Berghoff was the first bar in Chicago to receive its liquor license.  Here is a photo the original that is still on its wall ..read more

Chicago Crime Tours guest shares his knowledge about the 1991 Chicago Rock N Roll McDonald's drug bust.  ..read more

Here are photos of the dilapidated former Carol's Speakeasy at 1355 N. Wells Street in Chicago where in 1991Jeffrey Dahmer, one of America's most brutal murderers, picked up one of his victims, Jeremiah Weinberger, a 23 year old Gold Coast resident. Weinberger worked as a customer service representative at Images of the World, the video sales department of the Bijou, 1349 N. Wells St., an adult theater. Dahmer committed about 17 murders and was known for dismembering his victims. Dahmer was beaten to death by a fellow inmate in 1994 ..read more