1. Kelly Bensimon (1968)

Reality Star

Stars on the show The Real Housewives of New York City. She is a former model who appeared in magazines like Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Shape.

2. Greg Klazura (1989)

Footballer

American defender who began his MLS career with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2012.

3. Ryley Walker (1989)

Folk Singer

Indie folk singer-songwriter and guitarist who has released albums titled All Kinds of You and Primrose Green. He released Primrose Green in 2015, and also put out an instrumental album...

4. Heather Nauert (1970)

TV Show Host

A co-host of Fox and Friends Friends on the Fox News channel.

5. Chad Knaus (1971)

Nascar Crew Chief

NASCAR crew chief best known for his time with Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Incorporated and Melling Racing. He is the first crew chief to win five straight championships, doing so each year...

6. Gene Lamont (1946)

American Baseball Player And Coa

Former MLB catcher who played his entire career with the Detroit Tigers. He later became a manager and coach for teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox.

7. James Cartwright (1949)

United States Marine Corps Gener

The recipient of four Defense Distinguished Service Medals, this United States Marine Corps general served from 2007 until 2011 as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. From 2004...

8. Fred VanVleet (1994)

American Basketball Player

Point guard who became Wichita State's all-time assist leader in his junior season at the school. He signed with the Toronto Raptors as an undrafted free agent in 2016 and helped the...

9. Virgil Abloh (1980)

Crew

Streetwear designer best recognized as the mind behind the high fashion clothing and furniture collection Off-White and as the creative director for rap superstar Kanye West and his creative content...

10. Jace Sayler (1979)

Player Of American Football

Former defensive tackle who spent three years in the NFL with the New England Patriots, Washington Redskins and San Francisco 49ers from 2001 to 2003.

11. Ernie Kent (1955)

American Basketball Player And C

Basketball coach who won two Pac-10 Tournament Championships with the Oregon Ducks in 2003 and 2007. He was named Pac-10 Coach of the Year in 2002.

12. Kasey James (1982)

Professional Wrestler

Known for his WWE work, often competing under the ring name KC James, or James Curtis; signature finishing move is the sitout spinebuster.

13. Jodi Benson (1961)

American Actor And Singer

American voice actress and singer who became known for voicing Ariel in The Little Mermaid films. Her discography includes the soundtracks for The Little Mermaid and Thumbelina.

14. John Ortberg (1957)

Religious Leader

Christian speaker and author best known as a pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in California. Among his many popular books is "When the Game is Over, It All Goes...

15. Shawn Ryan (1966)

American Television Writer And P

Producer and screenwriter who rose to prominence for writing The Shield, a series that ran from 2002 to 2008, and the 2011 film The Chicago Code.

16. Emily Bear (2001)

American Child Composer And Pian

Composer and pianist who debuted at Carnegie Hall in 2010 when she was only nine. This led to many more prestigious appearances before the age of 12. In 2016, he...

17. Derek Dimke (1990)

American Footballer

Kicker who signed his first NFL contract in 2012 with the Detroit Lions, though he failed to make the team.

18. Marin Mazzie (1960)

American Actor

Theater performer who earned a 1994 Tony Award nomination for her role as Clara in the Broadway production of Passion. She also appeared on Broadway in Ragtime, Carrie, and Kiss...

19. Paris Bennett (1988)

American Singer

After competing on the fifth season of American Idol, she recorded a debut album titled Princess P. The recording rose to a Top 50 position on the U.S. R&B chart...

20. Aaron Milo (1984)

Actor

Actor who has earned acclaim for his web series Made in Milo, which won the Producing in the Reality Series category at the LAWebFest in 2012. He has also starred...

21. Stephen Wallem (1968)

American Actor

Known for his renown career as a stage actor. He has also gained widespread acclaim for his role as Thor Lundgren on the Showtime comedy-drama series Nurse Jackie alongside Edie...

22. Natasha Leggero (1974)

American Actress And Comedian

American comedian and actress who has appeared in numerous television shows including as a guest panelist for the television show Chelsea Lately since 2008. She has also acted on the...

23. Joe Mantello (1962)

American Actor And Director

Actor and director who originated the role of Louis in Angels in America on Broadway, for which he received a Tony Award nomination and a 1993 Drama Desk Award for...

24. Ginger Lynn Allen (1962)

Actress

Born in Rockford, Illinois, on December 14, 1962, Ginger Lynn Allen went to California in 1982 to visit her ill grandfather. She decided to stay and found employment as a...

25. Berith Melin (1918)

All-american Girls Professional

Berith Melin was an outfielder who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. She batted and threw right-handed. Berith Melin was one of the original Rockford Peaches founding...

26. Dave Barclay (1920)

Amateur Golfer

David Barclay was an American amateur golfer in the 1940s. He played for the Michigan Wolverines golf team and won the 50th annual NCAA intercollegiate golf championship held in Ann...

27. Jeff Mitchell (golfer) (1954)

Professional Golfer College Golf

Jeff Mitchell is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1970s and 1980s. He has also been a head coach in various college men's and...

28. Kim Hammer (1958)

American Politician And Clergyma

Kim Davin Hammer is a pastor and hospice chaplain in Benton Arkansas who is a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from District 28 in Saline County near...

29. Ange Armato (1929)

American Baseball Player

Ange Lou Armato is a former infielder who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Born in Rockford Illinois Ange Armato was the seventh girl out of eight children...

30. Cody Scarpetta (1988)

American Baseball Player

Cody Michael Payne Scarpetta is a minor league baseball pitcher who is a free agent. A second-generation minor league pitcher he is the son of Dan Scarpetta and the nephew...

31. John T. Buckbee (1871)

American Politician

John Theodore Buckbee was a U. S. Representative from Illinois. Born on a farm near Rockford Illinois Buckbee attended the public schools of Rockford. He studied agriculture and horticulture in...

32. Stephanie Bellars (1976)

American Wrestling Valet

Stephanie Bellars known by her ring name Gorgeous George is an American professional wrestling valet. She began her career in wrestling in 1999 as manager to her then-boyfriend Macho Man...

33. R. T. Moore (soccer) (1976)

American Soccer Player

Ryan T. “R. T. ” Moore is a retired American soccer defender who spent a season and a half in Major League Soccer with the Tampa Bay Mutiny.

34. Mark Sibley (1950)

American Basketball Player

Donald Mark Sibley November 13 1950) is a retired American basketball player. He was a 6'2 175 lb guard and attended Northwestern University. He was selected in the fourth round...

35. Brian Evans (1973)

Editing

36. Timothy Doherty (1950)

Catholic Bishop

Timothy L. Doherty is an American Roman Catholic bishop. He was a priest of the Diocese of Rockford until he was appointed Bishop of Lafayette in Indiana by Pope Benedict...

37. Ed Viesturs (1959)

American Mountain Climber

Edmund Viesturs is a high-altitude mountaineer and corporate speaker. He is the only American to have climbed all fourteen of the world's eight-thousander mountain peaks and the fifth person to...

38. Brock Spack (1962)

American Football Player And Coa

Brock Spack is the head coach of Illinois State University football. He was appointed to the position in December 2008. Previously he was the defensive coordinator at Purdue University under...

39. Piper Gilles (1992)

American Ice Dancer

Piper Gilles is an American-Canadian ice dancer who currently represents Canada internationally. With Paul Poirier she is the 2014 Four Continents silver medalist and a two-time Canadian national medalist. Earlier...

40. Alexe Gilles (1992)

Figure Skater

Alexe Gilles is an American-born Canadian figure skater. She is the 2008 Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalist and the 2008 U. S. national junior champion. She competed for the...

41. Debra Bowen (1955)

American Politician

Debra Lynn Bowen a member of the Democratic Party has been Secretary of State of California since January 8 2007. Previously she was a member of the California State Legislature...

42. H. Russell Albee (1867)

Oregon Politician

Harry Russell Albee was mayor of Portland Oregon from 1913–1917.

43. Kelly Killoren Bensimon (1968)

American Model

Kelly Killoren Bensimon is an American former model author Socialite and former editor of Elle Accessories. She appeared on the Bravo television series The Real Housewives of New York City...

44. Sandy Lenz (1960)

Figure Skater

Sandy Lenz is a former American figure skater. She won the bronze medal at the 1980 U. S. Figure Skating Championships and competed at that year's Winter Olympics. She was...

45. Ronald Merriott (1960)

Olympic Diver

Ronald Merriott is an American former diver who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.

46. Kathryn Layng (1960)

Actress

Kathryn A. Layng is an American actress.

47. Ira Matthews (1957)

Player Of American Football

Ira Richard Matthews III is a former professional American football player who played kick returner and punt returner for three seasons for the Oakland Raiders. Matthews stood 58' and weighed...

48. Larry Morrissey (1969)

American Politician

Lawrence J. Larry Morrissey is the Mayor of Rockford Illinois. As an independent Morrissey defeated Democratic incumbent Doug Scott in the 2005 mayoral elections after trying in his first run...

49. C. J. Klaas (1983)

American Soccer Player

C. J. Klaas is an American soccer player who played for U. S. at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship and spent two seasons with the Seattle Sounders in the...

50. Don Manzullo (1944)

American Politician

Donald A. Don Manzullo was the U. S. Representative for Illinois's 16th congressional district from 1993 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party. From January 2011 to...