Chicago, Illinois
1. Jonatha Brooke (1964)
American Musician
Musician whose work incorporated the styles of folk, pop, and rock and was noted for its complex harmonies.
2. Lupe Fiasco (1982)
Rapper
American rapper and singer who gained fame from his album Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. His song "Show Goes On" charted at #9 on the United States charts.
3. Alley Mills (1951)
American Actress
Actress who played Norma Arnold on The Wonder Years, which ran from 1988 to 1993, and played Stephanie Forrester's sister, Pamela Douglas, on the soap opera The Bold and the...
4. Brandun Deshay (1990)
Music Producer
Music producer and rapper who has produced for notable rappers such as Curren$y, Mac Miller, Chance The Rapper, and Danny Brown.
5. Genneya Walton (1999)
Dancer
Talented dancer who appeared in the film Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight and on the TV mini-series Project MC2.
6. Cheryl Porter (1972)
Jazz Singer
American jazz singer and performer who is best recognized for her gospel based music and her jazz inspired singing style. She is best recognized for having released the singles "Imagine",...
7. John Altobelli (1963)
Baseball Manager
Baseball coach who was known as the head coach for Orange Coast College for 27 years. A four time state junior college champion and named the national coach of the year by...
8. John Ashcroft (1942)
American Politician
U.S. Attorney General between 2001 and 2005 under President George W. Bush during the war on terror. He also represented Missouri in the US Senate from 1994 to 2001 and has written...
9. Mel Tormé (1925)
American Singer
Widely popular 20th century singer known as The Velvet Fog. He is best remembered for co-writing The Christmas Song or Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire with Bob Wells.
10. Jeff Mauro (1978)
American Chef
Before becoming famous for hosting Sandwich King on the Food Network, this popular chef won season seven of Food Network Star.
11. Kiernan Shipka (1999)
Actress
Child star known for portraying Sally Draper, Don and Betty Draper's daughter, on the hit AMC series Mad Men. She starred in the independent teen comedy Fan Girl in 2015. She...
12. Chuck Huber (1971)
American Voice Actor
American voice actor who is best known for voicing the dub of the character Hiei in Yu Yu Hakusho.
13. Jesse Boykins III (1985)
American Musician
American R&B and soul singer best known for EP's like Dopamine: My Life On My Back and LP's like The Beauty Created. His band, The Beauty Created, has included musicians...
14. Montana of 300 (1989)
Rapper
Rap artist whose music falls under the sub-genre of drill music. He performs alongside Talley Of 300 in a group called 300. Some of his most well known tracks include "Air Jordan" and...
15. Earl Sweatshirt (1994)
American Rapper
American rapper and member of the L.A.-based hip hop group Odd Future. His debut album, Doris, was released in 2013.
16. Gia Gunn (1990)
Reality Star
Born Scott Ichikawa, she was a season 6 cast member of RuPaul's Drag Race. She went on to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars season four.
17. Mellody Hobson (1969)
American Businesswoman
Chicago-born businesswoman best known as the Chairman of the animation studio Dreamworks Animation. She has made numerous media appearances on shows like "Good Morning America."
18. Andrew Bird (1973)
American Musician
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who fronted the indie rock band Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire and also has pursued a solo career, releasing songs like "Not a Robot, but a Ghost."
19. Mike Hagerty (1954)
American Actor
Actor who played the building superintendent Mr. Treeger on the hit TV series Friends. In 2021, he starred in the HBO series Somebody Somewhere. He died shortly after the first...
20. Shannon Sharpe (1968)
Player Of American Football
Former NFL tight end who was named to eight Pro Bowls in his 13-year career. He won a total of three Super Bowl Championships, two with the Denver Broncos and...
21. Jessica Camacho (1982)
Actress
First became widely known for bringing to life Pilar Cortez in Last Resort. She then took on the role of Sophie Foster in Sleepy Hollow and Gypsy in The Flash.
22. Harriet Monroe (1860)
American Poet And Editor
Founder, publisher, and editor of Poetry, an influential literary magazine. Also a poet, she published collections such as Valeria and Dance of the Seasons.
23. Anthony Rapp (1971)
Actor Singer And Memoirist
Actor and singer who originated the role of Mark Cohen in the Broadway production of Rent, later reprising his role in the 2005 film adaptation. He also played the title...
24. Jimmy Barry (1870)
American Boxer
Late professional boxer famous for becoming a five-time World Bantamweight Champion. He is a Boxing Hall of Famer and one of very few Champions in boxing history to have retired...
25. Elmer Grey (1872)
American Architect
Designed the Pasadena Playhouse, the Beverly Hills Hotel, Wattles Mansion, the Huntington Art Gallery, and other Southern California landmarks. Pioneered early 20th-century architecture that sought to purge designs of anything...
26. Frank Norris (1870)
American Writer
An American naturalist author, he is best known for works such as The Octopus: A Story of California (1901) and The Pit (1903). His 1899 work, McTeague, was adapted into...
27. Justin Tranter (1980)
American Musician
Songwriter and musician best known for penning singles for superstar artists like Hailee Steinfeld, Selena Gomez, and Gwen Stefani. He is also the lead singer of the New York-born rock...
28. Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875)
American Novelist
American writer who most famously created the Tarzan and Barsoom series. He was inducted into The Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2003.
29. Francis Lane (1874)
Athletics (sport) Competitor
Bronze medal winner in the 100 meter sprint at the 1896 Olympics in Athens.
30. Quentin Richardson (1980)
American Basketball Player
NBA guard/forward known for his 3-point shooting; played for a number of different teams during his 13-year NBA career and won the Three-Point Shootout Competition in 2005.
31. Jason Chambers (1980)
American Martial Artist
Mixed martial artist, brown belt in 10th planet jiu-jitsu, and actor most well known for hosting duties on The History Channel show Human Weapon.
32. SmokePurpp (1997)
Rapper
Also known as Lil Purpp, he is a rising rap artist who has posted highly-streamed songs called "Ski Mask," "6 Rings," "Wokhardt," and "Audi."
33. Deborah Harmon (1951)
American Actor
Television veteran who became known for her role as Elizabeth Lubbock on Just the Ten of Us.
34. Patricia Arquette (1968)
American Actress
Longtime actress who starred in True Romance and appeared in the 1997 film Lost Highway. Her role as Olivia Evans in the 2014 film Boyhood earned her an Academy Award and a Golden Globe...
35. Anna Chlumsky (1980)
American Actress
Actress who first gained recognition as a child actress, portraying Vada Sultenfuss in the 1991 film My Girl and its 1994 sequel, My Girl 2. In 2012, she began starring as Amy...
36. David Diehl (1980)
American Football Player Offensi
NFL offensive tackle who was selected by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
37. Open Mike Eagle (1980)
American Rapper
American comedian and rapper who earned recognition as a member of the hip-hop collective Project Blowed. He has also released numerous albums as part of the groups Thirsty Fish and Swim...
38. Jasen Fisher (1980)
American Actor
Former child actor who won a Young Artist award for his role in 1991 film Hook, which he appeared in as part of Hook's ensemble cast.
39. Wendy Schaal (1954)
American Actress
Provided the voice of Francine Smith in both American Dad and Family Guy. She also appeared on an episode of Friends in 1997.
40. Bud Fisher (1885)
Cartoonist
American artist who created the cartoon Mutt and Jeff which became the first successful daily comic strip in the United States.
41. Felix Adler (1884)
Writer
Screenwriter whose career has spanned almost 40 years and who was known most for writing for the Three Stooges.
42. Chandler Egan (1884)
Amateur Golfer Golf Course Archi
One of the top professional golfers of the early 20th century who was also an influential golf course designer.
43. Famous Dex (1993)
Rapper
Also known as Black Migo Dex, he is a drill rapper with notable songs titled "Try Me (Remix)" and "Bottle After Bottle," featuring JB. He followed his debut mixtape release...
44. Eddie Doherty (1890)
American Journalist
Screenwriter most remembered for his Academy-Award nominated screenplay for the 1944 film The Sullivans.
45. Nella Larsen (1891)
Novelist Librarian Nurse
An American novelist of Danish and African descent, she was a minor figure in the Harlem Renaissance. In the 1920s, she published two novels: Quicksand (1928) and Passing (1929). The...
46. Jill Talley (1962)
American Actress
American actress and voice actor who brought life to animated characters on SpongeBob SquarePants, American Dad and The Boondocks.
47. Charley Straight (1891)
Pianist
Popular musician and bandleader of the Chicago jazz scene of the 1920s.
48. Richard Atwater (1892)
Children's Author
Co-author along with his wife Florence for the popular children's classic Mr. Popper's Penguins. He had another children's tale published as well called Doris and the Trolls.
49. Wally Pipp (1893)
American Baseball Player
Former Major League Baseball player who gained legendary status when a day of rest caused him to lose his job to future legend, Lou Gehrig.
50. Milton Ager (1893)
American Composer
Composer known for Ain't She Sweet, Happy Days Are Here Again, and I Wonder What's Become of Sally. He often collaborated with Jack Yellen.