I doubt there is a lawman alive that hasn't heard of the daring raids by Eliot Ness and his group of Untouchables, but do you know the complete story behind this 1987 film? Let's take a look back at ...

That’s Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman’s famous dictum about Hollywood executives, but it applies just as well to Chicago aldermen. For the sake of brevity, let’s take just one very recent ...

The inaugural Eliot Ness Fest will be held from Friday through Sunday in Coudersport, Pa. Ness’ exploits as a federal agent in gangland Chicago were portrayed to millions on a TV series and film, both ...

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There is a movement to name a federal building in Washington, D.C. after Eliot Ness. (The Associated Press) ELIOT NESS: THE RISE AND FALL OF AN AMERICAN HERO Douglas Perry Viking, $27.95 352 pages By ...

Travel back to the era of Untouchables and learn about Eliot Ness during a special program at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13, at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave. Ness served as Cleveland’s ...

FILE - This undated file photo shows Eliot Ness in Cleveland. Portrayed over the years by Kevin Costner and Robert Stack as an incorruptible hero, Ness' legend is now at risk, with some claiming his ...

Eliot Ness busted Chicago gangster Al Capone, a real-life deed that later inspired the TV series and movie The Untouchables. He moved on to Cleveland in the 1930s. A grateful city commemorated his ...