Chicago Gang History

Dedicated to 20th Century Gang History.

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Notorious Street Gangs

From Organized Crime to Folk and People Street Gangs, reveal the criminal origins of more than 90 of Chicago's baddest street gangs.


Discover gang colors, symbols, territories and more…

Explore All Gangs"Explore All Gangs"

Gangster Hoods

Revisit the dark past of Chicago's Most Gangster Hoods. Explore the unique histories of over 50 gang hotbeds spread across the city.


Discover historical boundaries, settlement stories and more…

Explore All Hoods"Explore All Hoods"

The Projects

Relive the Life and Death of The Projects. Learn how urban blight gave way to gangs, bordellos and drug trade in the heart of Chicago.


Discover controlling gangs, project phases, locations and more…

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Suburbia

Find out how The American Dream was infiltrated by some of the most notorious Chicago street gangs, brick and mortar to green grass.


Discover infiltration dates, housing projects, crime impact and more…

Explore All Suburbs"Explore All Suburbs"

He will bring us all, rich and poor, white and black to His judgement seat.


— Jupiter Hammon

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YouTube videos

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I’m back again!

Good day Chicago area and the world.  I have returned once again after being gone from October 30, 2021 until late March.  There were personal... Read More "I’m back again!"

I’m back with an alternative to Pantheon!

Good day Chicago and the rest of the world.  I am formally announcing the return of Chicago Gang History after a hiatus since November 30th. ... Read More "I’m back with an alternative to Pantheon!"

Mission Statement

Good day loyal readers - On my about the site page I had shared the reason for my interest in Chicago street gangs and generally... Read More "Mission Statement"

Kickin’ it old school with old school names

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Relaunch!

  Good morning Chicagoland and the world! Chicago Gang History has gone through a massive revamp that has been a work in progress since May.... Read More "Relaunch!"

Respect Your Sources

As a reminder, I only use names and go into details about gang related activity only if it is documented in a court case or... Read More "Respect Your Sources"

History

A day in the life

1958

The year 1958 was not of big significance in our country.  Elvis... Read More "1958"

1966

The year of 1966 approached us like a fiery storm as our... Read More "1966"

The Founders

When you watch fictional television shows, watch fictional movies, read fictional stories... Read More "The Founders"

1964

Machine gun fire echoed as torpedoes ripped through the waters at the... Read More "1964"

We live so little time in this world that it is no matter how wretched and miserable we are, if it prepares us for heaven.


— Jupiter Hammon

1958

The year 1958 was not of big significance in our country.  Elvis Presley joined the United States Army.  The San Francisco Giants beat the Los …

1966

The year of 1966 approached us like a fiery storm as our nation was now engulfed in a scary war with a nation far from …

The Founders

When you watch fictional television shows, watch fictional movies, read fictional stories about gangs you almost always see the leader of the gang as the …

1964

Machine gun fire echoed as torpedoes ripped through the waters at the Gulf of Tolkien near North Vietnam paving the way to the opening moves …