Quiz: 5 Questions to Test Your Knowledge of Mob History in Wisconsin

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By Christina Lorey

January 19, 2023

Proximity to Chicago made Wisconsin a favorite place to “work” and play among society’s less-savory individuals. Back during the Roaring 20’s, the mobsters who ran Chicago had only look north to Wisconsin to find excellent wooded hideouts that also made great places to stash the booze they were smuggling from Canada. Let’s explore that history in our latest quiz!

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Christina Lorey

Christina Lorey is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist and former UpNorthNews newsletter editor. She previously worked as a producer, reporter, and TV anchor for stations in Madison and Moline. When she’s not writing or asking questions, Christina volunteers with Girls on the Run, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and several mental health organizations.

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