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McNally's Breathalyzer
Chicago scientist W.D. McNally had a hand in creating the breathalyzer in 1927.
January 5 at 8:47 PM
Blind Pigs
Lower class speakeasies during prohibition were called "blind pigs," because customers would pay to see an animal and receive a complimentary drink.
December 2 at 12:06 AM 3.3 4
Yak Yak Bourbon
The favorite drink of Chicagoans during prohibition was called "yak-yak bourbon" and consisted of raw alcohol mixed with burnt sugar and iodine.
November 22 at 10:18 PM 2.9 4
During prohibition, Butch McGuire's operated as "Kelly's Pleasure Palace," a speakeasy accessible by tunnel
During prohibition, Butch McGuire's operated as "Kelly's Pleasure Palace," a speakeasy with tunnels leading across the street.
November 20 at 1:45 PM 2.8 4
After prohibition was repealed, The Berghoff received liquor license #1.
After prohibition was repealed, The Berghoff Restaurant was the first restaurant in Chicago to be granted a liquor license.
November 16 at 7:40 PM 3.2 4