Today in Chicago History: ‘Hymie’ Weiss gunned down across the street from Holy Name Cathedral
- Posted on October 11, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
On October 11, 1926, Chicago's underworld was shaken by the assassination of 'Hymie' Weiss, a prominent bootlegger and rival gang leader. Gunned down in broad daylight across from Holy Name Cathedral, this brutal killing marked a turning point in the city's Prohibition-era gang wars. The incident highlighted the escalating violence between competing criminal organizations fighting for control of Chicago's lucrative illegal alcohol trade during the 1920s.
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Today in Chicago History: ‘Hymie’ Weiss gunned down across the street from Holy Name Cathedral
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 11, according to the Tribune’s archives.
