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In 1962, three of the country's top entertainers traveled to a venue at 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave. near Northbrook to perform for a who's who of Mafia notables. This is the story of Villa Venice.


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"Mafia Princess: Growing Up in Sam Giancana's Family" by Antoinette Giancana (https://amzn.to/2C6oWTw)

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Music From This Episode Includes:

George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod
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Crinoline Dreams by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3560-crinoline-dreams
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