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Pull up a seat, grab some popcorn, and dig deeper into Chicago and film.
From "Candyman" to Candy Rackets: Chicago’s Sweet and Sinister Past
A van named "Candy Man" (like the horror movie) sparked a dive into Chicago’s past, where 1920s candy jobbers mixed sweet sales with racketeering and violence.
Aug 28, 2025
4 min read
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