Known as "the only man Al Capone feared", Hymie Weiss was the leader of the North Side Gang in Chicago during the Prohibition era. Weiss was killed on October 11, 1926 by rival gunmen.

Hymie H. Weiss, 90, beloved husband and best friend Sharon, nee Gantman, for 66 wonderful years; loving father of Felice Isaacs, Pamela (Michael) Miller and Vicki (Larry) Botel; cherished Papa of ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 11, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Quazi Hasan of Austin, Texas, takes a ...