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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 3.0 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After prohibition was repealed, The Berghoff received liquor license #1.

After prohibition was repealed, The Berghoff Restaurant was the first restaurant in Chicago to be granted a liquor license.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

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