Mafia

Imagine stumbling upon a hidden garage in Chicago, where vintage cars whisper tales of the mafia—curiosity meets caution in an unexpected find.

If you thought street gangs were the most dangerous element to fear in Missouri, you'd be wrong. Sure, modern gangs are a serious concern, but they're no match for a crime family in Missouri that began its reign 111 years ago.

There are many legends of buried treasure in both Missouri and Illinois. I noticed that especially when it comes to the Land of Lincoln, there are numerous legends that claim mobsters may have stashed millions under Illinois farms.

It's been almost 90 years since an infamous gangster plan resulted in what has become known as the Kansas City Massacre. It was a plan that involved "Pretty Boy" Floyd and cost many police officers their lives.

It has been said that St. Louis is one of the last cities in America that has a thriving Italian population. Depending on who you believe, it might also still be home to the Mafia which might still be alive and well in the city.