1. Nora Bayes (1880)

Singer Actress Comedienne

Singer and comedic stage actress popular during the early 1900s. Her World War I-era recording of "Over There" became famous internationally.

2. Janina Gavankar (1980)

American Actor

Played Luna on the HBO vampire drama True Blood alongside Anna Paquin. She has also had prominent roles in The L Word, Arrow and The Mysteries of Laura. In 2018, she starred in Blindspotting.

3. Katherine Dunham (1909)

Dancer Choreographer Songwriter

Choreographer, dancer, and anthropologist all in one, she collected ethnic, ritualistic dances, re-interpreted and staged them.

4. Tom Reed (1971)

Writer

American Republican politician who was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. He had previously served as Mayor of Corning, New York.

5. CJ Parker (1989)

Wrestler

Professional wrestler who wrestled with the WWE in the developmental territories NXT and FCW from 2011 to 2015. He later signed with CZW Best of the Best XIV, where he...

6. Audrey Totter (1917)

American Actress

Popular female lead who appeared in many films from the 1940s, including Main Street After Dark and The Unsuspected.

7. George Mikan (1924)

American Basketball Player Coach

5-time scoring champion of the NBL and NBA who was so tall and dominant that rules had to be changed because of him; won 7 Championships between the BAA, NBL...

8. Robert Novak (1931)

American Journalist And Columnis

Journalist, columnist, and political commentator who hosted the Inside Report and wrote Prince of Darkness.

9. Vince Vieluf (1970)

American Actor

American actor who has played roles in Rat Race, Grind, and the UPN sitcom Love, Inc.

10. Lynne Thigpen (1948)

American Actor

She played Grace Keefer on All My Children and provided The Chief's voice on the kids show Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

11. Mike Wolfe (1964)

Tv Producer

History channel star most well known as the creator and star of the series American Pickers. He is also the owner of the antique and apparel company Antique Archeology.

12. Milton Johnson (1950)

American Serial Killer

Known as The Weekend Murderer, suspected of killing at least 10 people in a Cook County murder spree.

13. Allie Quigley (1986)

American Basketball Player

Guard who was picked in the second round of the 2008 WNBA Draft out of DePaul University by the Phoenix Mercury. After helping the Chicago Sky reach the WNBA Finals...

14. Jimmy Chamberlin (1964)

Drummer Songwriter Producer

Former drummer with the alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins who was also in Zwan and founded the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex.

15. Mike Alstott (1973)

Player Of American Football

Former NFL fullback who played his entire 11-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

16. Glen Meadows (1974)

American Actor

American actor who has appeared in various softcore adult television series and films including Hotel Erotica from 2002 until 2003.

17. Lucy McBath (1960)

Politician

American politician who is known for being a member of the House of Representatives where she represents Georgia's 6th congressional district. She is a member of the democratic party and...

18. Ned Grabavoy (1983)

Professional Soccer Player

American midfielder who won his first MLS Cup with the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2005, then joined Real Salt Lake, who he won his second MLS Cup with in 2009.

19. Ratprincess (1999)

TikTok Star

TikTok star who is best recognized for featuring his colorful hair, makeup, and alternative style in videos which he shares with over 130,000 followers. He is also recognized for his green...

20. Adam Rapp (1968)

American Playwright Novelist And

American playwright and screenwriter whose play, "Red Light Winter," was a 2006 Pulitzer Prize finalist.

21. Adrianne Curry (1982)

American Model

American model who was introduced to the world as the first winner of America's Next Top Model who later went on to star in her own show with ex-husband Peter...

22. Rudy Ruettiger (1948)

American Football Player Motivat

Motivational speaker whose long journey to earn a roster spot on the University of Notre Dame football team inspired the film Rudy.

23. Sandra Cacic (1974)

Tennis Player

Sandra Cacic is a professional American tennis player. Her Croatian surname is Čačić and she is of Croatian American descent. Cacic's highest WTA singles ranking is 39th which she reached...

24. Sandy Bentley (1978)

Model

Sandy Bentley is notable both individually and with her sister Amanda Bentley as the Bentley Twins. The 5 foot 9 inch tall twins were featured on the May 2000 cover...

25. Ann Bannon (1932)

Writer

Ann Bannon is an American author who from 1957 to 1962 wrote six lesbian pulp fiction novels known as The Beebo Brinker Chronicles. The books' enduring popularity and impact on...

26. Howard M. Snapp (1855)

American Politician

Howard Malcolm Snapp was a U. S. Representative from Illinois son of Henry Snapp. Born in Joliet Illinois Snapp attended the Eastern Avenue school and Forest University in Chicago Illinois...

27. Kenneth Boatright (1990)

Player Of American Football

Kenneth Boatright is an American football defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He played college football at Southern Illinois. He signed with the Seattle Seahawks...

28. Harry Daniel Leinenweber (1937)

United States Federal Judge

Harry Daniel Leinenweber is a United States federal judge. Born in Joliet Illinois Leinenweber received a B. A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1959 and a J. D....

29. George C. McKee (1837)

American Politician

George Colin Mckee was a U. S. Representative from Mississippi.

30. James P. Moore, Jr. (Unknow)

unknow

James Patrick Moore Jr. (born April 24 1953 in Illinois is an author professor television commentator lecturer corporate executive and former senior government official. For more than a decade he...

31. Bill Sudakis (1946)

American Baseball Player

Paul Sudakis was a power-hitting third baseman whom the Dodgers tried at catcher in 1970-1971. Dogged by bad knees he was finally waived by the Dodgers during Spring Training of...

32. Steve Rodby (1954)

American Musician

Steve Rodby is an American bassist. He joined the Pat Metheny Group in 1981. Prior to joining Metheny he was a member of the Simon-Bard Group and the Fred Simon...

33. Jack Perconte (1954)

American Baseball Player

34. Bill Moran (pitcher) (1950)

American Baseball Player

19th century baseball player see Bill Moran. Carl William Moran is an American politician and retired professional baseball pitcher. The right-hander stood 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 210...

35. Tony Bettenhausen, Jr. (1951)

American Racing Driver

Tony Lee Bettenhausen Jr. was a Champ Car team owner and driver who died in a 2000 plane crash. He was the son of former 14-time Indianapolis 500 competitor...

36. Diane Harkey (1951)

American Politician

Diane Lynn Harkey is a former Council Member and Mayor of the City of Dana Point California. She is the Republican representative in California's 73rd State Assembly district. On February...

37. Cathy Boswell (1962)

United States Basketball Player

Cathy Boswell is an American former basketball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.

38. Charles H. Stewart (1867)

American Merchant Banker And Pol

Charles Hutchins Stewart was a four-term mayor of Melbourne Florida from 1890 to 1891 and 1902 to 1905. He was born in Joliet Illinois on September 22 1867 the son...

39. Brent Hassert (1952)

American Politician

Brent Hassert was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 85th district where he served from 1993 until January 2009. He served as Deputy House Republican...

40. Donna Pence (1942)

American Congresswoman In Idaho

Donna Lee Pence is a Democratic Idaho State Representative since 2004 representing District 25 in the B seat.

41. Patience D. Roggensack (1940)

American Politician

Patience Drake Roggensack is a justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She was elected to the Supreme Court in 2003 and was re-elected in 2013. Her current term expires July...

42. Trina Shoemaker (1965)

American Record Producer

Trina Shoemaker is a mixer record producer and sound engineer responsible for producing/engineering and/or mixing records for bands such as Queens of the Stone Age Sheryl Crow Emmylou Harris Something...

43. Jack McGuire (1933)

American Politician

Jack McGuire was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 86th District from 1995 until his resignation in April 2012.

44. Arthur Wilhelmi (1968)

American Politician

Arthur Wilhelmi was a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate representing the 43rd District since he was appointed in 2005 until his resignation in February 2012. Wilhelmi graduated from Loyola...

45. Theresa Rose Bajt (1956)

Miss Montana 1977

Theresa Rose Bajt is a former Miss Montana and a clinical psychologist practicing in Creve Coeur MO. She has also published several papers and acted in a Dick Clark film...

46. Jodi Carlisle (1960)

American Actor

Jodi Carlisle is an American actress. She appeared in several television and film roles since 1982.

47. Meagen Fay (Unknow)

American Actor

Meagen Fay is an American actress. A native of Chicago in the early 1980s Fay was a featured cast member at The Second City.

48. Rick Dalpos (1957)

Professional Golfer

Rick Dalpos is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. Dalpos joined the PGA Tour in 1983 and played on Tour until 1989...

49. John Ivlow (1970)

American Football Player

John Ivlow is a former American football player. He played college football for Northwestern University and Colorado State University and appeared as a running back in two games for the...

50. Kerry Muzzey (1970)

American Composer

Kerry Muzzey is a contemporary classical and film & television composer born and raised in Joliet Illinois. In 2007 he was commissioned by director Bill Purple and Iron Ocean Films'...