James Edward O’Donnell or better known as “Spike” O’Donnell he was born on November 29,1889, O’Donnell was one of the few gangsters from the Capone era to retire from the rackets, pioneer the Chicago paving of streets, maintain his political clout and die of natural causes. Spike O’Donnell had 8 brothers and 2 sisters and … Continue reading Spike O’Donnell – The Southside O’Donnells