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They called him “The Oil King” and the “New Rockefeller.” He was charming, generous, the life of the party, and by all appearances, an astute businessman. But was it all too good to be true? This is the story of Leo Koretz, Chicago’s greatest swindler.
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BOOKS:
Empire of Deception: The Incredible Story of a Master Swindler Who Seduced a City and Captivated the Nation by Dean Jobb
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History Lover's Guide to Chicago, A by Greg Borzo
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Fodor's Chicago (Full Color Travel Guide)
https://amzn.to/3P6Mmc0
CHICAGO ITEMS (PERFECT FOR GIFT GIVING):
Greenline Goods Whiskey Glasses - 10 Oz Tumbler Gift Set for Chicago lovers, Etched with Chicago Map | Old Fashioned Rocks Glass - Set of 2
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Chicago Map Coasters by O3 Design Studio, Set Of 4, Sapele Wooden Coaster With City Map, Handmade
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Podcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com
Chicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):
https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcast
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https://www.chicagohistorypod.com
Email: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com
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They called him “The Oil King” and the “New Rockefeller.” He was charming, generous, the life of the party, and by all appearances, an astute businessman. But was it all too good to be true? This is the story of Leo Koretz, Chicago’s greatest swindler.
Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory
Amazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):
BOOKS:
Empire of Deception: The Incredible Story of a Master Swindler Who Seduced a City and Captivated the Nation by Dean Jobb
https://amzn.to/3P2uNtQ
History Lover's Guide to Chicago, A by Greg Borzo
https://amzn.to/3w8fcQF
Fodor's Chicago (Full Color Travel Guide)
https://amzn.to/3P6Mmc0
CHICAGO ITEMS (PERFECT FOR GIFT GIVING):
Greenline Goods Whiskey Glasses - 10 Oz Tumbler Gift Set for Chicago lovers, Etched with Chicago Map | Old Fashioned Rocks Glass - Set of 2
https://amzn.to/3FrjSFr
Chicago Map Coasters by O3 Design Studio, Set Of 4, Sapele Wooden Coaster With City Map, Handmade
https://amzn.to/3vNyDiN
Podcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com
Chicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):
https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcast
https://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-pod
https://www.chicagohistorypod.com
Email: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com
Support the show

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