John Patrick Looney
(1865-1947)
American gangster
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John Patrick Looney (1865–1942) was a gangster in the Rock Island, Illinois area during the early 20th century. He began his career as a lawyer, achieved success, but soon became involved in illegal activity. At the height of his power he controlled much of the gambling, prostitution, illegal liquor and protection rackets in Rock Island. Through his newspaper Rock Island News, he was able to blackmail and intimidate his opponents. His family house is in the Highland Park Historic District in Rock Island, IL.
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1865
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1947 (aged 81)
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