"The Underworld Observer."

Neon lights glow through the science of excited atoms. When electricity passes through a sealed tube of neon gas, electrons jump to higher energy levels. As they return, they release energy as vibrant light, creating dazzling displays in cities worldwide.

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  • “Paul ‘Red’ Dorfman: The Union Kingpin Behind the Chicago Outfit”

    Paul “Red” Dorfman was born in 1901 and rose from humble beginnings to become a significant figure in both the labor union world and organized crime. His early life in Chicago shaped his path, as he became involved in the Chicago Waste Handlers Union. By the 1940s, he had climbed the ranks to become the Read more

  • The Life and Times of Joseph Lombardo: From Youth to Infamy

    Early Life: Joseph Patrick Lombardo, born Giuseppe Lombardi on January 1, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, was one of 11 children in a family of Italian immigrants. His father, Mike Lombardi, was a butcher, and his mother, Carmela Lombardi, was a homemaker. Growing up in a bustling household, young Joseph quickly learned the value of resourcefulness Read more

  • Salvatore “Solly D” DeLaurentis: The Man Behind the Denials

    Salvatore “Solly D” DeLaurentis is a notable figure in the Chicago Outfit, an Italian-American Mafia crime family based in Chicago. The Outfit has a long history of organized crime activities, including racketeering, extortion, and illegal gambling. John Difronzo, also known as “No Nose,” was a reputed boss of the Chicago Outfit until he died in Read more

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