Wheaton, Illinois

1. Grote Reber (1911)

American Astronomer

American pioneer of radio astronomy whose 1937 radio antenna was the second ever to be used for astronomical purposes. His work caused an explosion of radio astronomy i the post-World...

2. Dennis Dugan (1946)

American Actor And Director

Comedic actor and director who appeared in the hit film Grown Ups.

3. Steve Camp (1955)

American Singer

Most famous for such Contemporary Christian albums as After God's Own Heart and Taking Heaven By Storm, Camp is also known for hosting a Christian-themed radio program titled No Compromise...

4. Tami Erin (1974)

Actress Model Humanitarian

Actress who starred as the title character in the classic 1988 film The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking.

5. Sean Rooney (1982)

Volleyball Player

Volleyball player who made his first Olympic appearance in the 2008 Summer Olympics and helped the United States win a gold medal.

6. Pete Ittersagen (1985)

Player Of American Football

Pete Ittersagen is an American football cornerback last with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in...

7. Ashley Priess (1990)

American Gymnast

Ashley Priess is an American artistic gymnast. She competed at the 2006 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships for Team USA and earned a team silver medal. She currently attends the University...

8. Tony Moeaki (1987)

Player Of American Football

Anthony Tony Moeaki is an American football tight end who is currently a member of the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He finished his senior season at Iowa...

9. Adam Harris (1975)

American Politician

C. Adam Harris is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 82nd District and was elected in 2002.

10. Blake Judd (1982)

American Musician

Blake Judd is an American musician and co-founder of Battle Kommand Records. Formerly the lead vocalist and front-man of the now-defunct metal band Nachtmystium Judd has also contributed to musical...

11. Robert Jauch (1945)

American Politician

Robert Jauch is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin Senate representing the 25th District since 1987. He previously served in the Wisconsin Assembly representing the 49th district from 1983 through...

12. Andrew Himes (Unknow)

Author

Andrew Himes is the executive director of the Charter for Compassion launched in 2008 by TED. com and Karen Armstrong. He is the author of The Sword of the Lord:...

13. Ryan Dzingel (1992)

American Ice Hockey Player

Ryan Dzingel is an American ice hockey player. He was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the 7th round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Dzingel is currently playing for...

14. Dwight Kay (1947)

Illinois Politician

Dwight Kay is a Republican member of the Illinois General Assembly. Kay is a 1970 graduate of Taylor University. Kay worked as an executive for Cassens Transport. He unsuccessfully ran...

15. Elmer J. Hoffman (1899)

American Politician

Elmer Joseph Hoffman was a U. S. Representative from Illinois. Born on a farm in Du Page County near Wheaton Illinois Hoffman attended the public schools of Wheaton. He enlisted...

16. Elbert Henry Gary (1846)

United States Lawyer And Industr

Elbert Henry Gary was an American lawyer county judge and corporate officer. He was a key founder of U. S. Steel in 1901 bringing together partners J. P. Morgan Andrew...

17. Jon Beutjer (1980)

American Football Player

Jon Beutjer is a former American football quarterback. As a senior at Wheaton Warrenville South High School he threw for a then-national high school record of 60 touchdowns in a...

18. Sy Sutcliffe (1862)

American Baseball Player

Elmer Ellsworth Sy Sutcliffe was a Major League Baseball player in the 19th century. He played for the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Statesmen. However his career was cut short with...

19. Ollie Voigt (1899)

Major League Baseball Pitcher

Olen Edward Ode Voigt was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in Wheaton Illinois and played baseball at Wheaton High School and the University of Illinois.

20. Don Bollweg (1921)

American Baseball Player

Donald Raymond Bollweg was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for three teams from 1950 to 1955. He was born in Wheaton Illinois and after signing...

21. Matt Rahn (1982)

American Football Player

Matthew 'Matt' Rahn is an American football offensive lineman for the Omaha Beef of the Champions Professional Indoor Football League.

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