Chicago People - Prominent Chicago Citizens
Learn more about your favorite Chicago citizens or discover new ones. You'll find athletes, artists, business men and women, politicians, historical figures, media personalities, and more.
Oprah Quotes
Quotes from Oprah Winfrey, who Time Magazine named as one of the world's 100 most influential people.
Quotes from Oprah Winfrey, who Time Magazine named as one of the world's 100 most influential people.
Jane Addams
This link is to a biographical sketch of pioneer social worker and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams (1860-1935). The sketch was created by the Hull-House Museum.
This link is to a biographical sketch of pioneer social worker and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams (1860-1935). The sketch was created by the Hull-House Museum.
Sandra Cisneros's Home Page
Prominent Latina writer and poet, MacArthur genius grant winner, and author of The House on Mango Street.
Prominent Latina writer and poet, MacArthur genius grant winner, and author of The House on Mango Street.
Mayor Richard M. Daley's Home Page
The mayor of Chicago's official home page includes press releases, biography, key speeches, and more.
The mayor of Chicago's official home page includes press releases, biography, key speeches, and more.
Ozzie Guillen
The 37th manager of the Chicago White Sox who coached the team to a World Series win and is struggling to get them there again. This link is to his bio page on the White Sox site.
The 37th manager of the Chicago White Sox who coached the team to a World Series win and is struggling to get them there again. This link is to his bio page on the White Sox site.
Buddy Guy's Home Page
Hear guitar licks, find the tour schedule, learn about his night club, and read a bio about the renowned blues musician Buddy Guy.
Hear guitar licks, find the tour schedule, learn about his night club, and read a bio about the renowned blues musician Buddy Guy.
Terri Hemmert
Follow this link to a brief bio of veteran WXRT 93.1 FM radio personality and long-time Chicagoan.
Follow this link to a brief bio of veteran WXRT 93.1 FM radio personality and long-time Chicagoan.
Reverand Jesse Jackson, Sr.
Home page and bio for the highly visible Rainbow Push Coalition founder and activist.
Home page and bio for the highly visible Rainbow Push Coalition founder and activist.
Michael Jordan
Oh, how we wish he were still playing. Remember or discover the greatest days of basketball's greatest player at this NBA Encyclopedia site.
Oh, how we wish he were still playing. Remember or discover the greatest days of basketball's greatest player at this NBA Encyclopedia site.
Alpana Singh
Singh is one of the youngest Master Sommeliers ever, and host of "Check, Please!" on WTTW-11. This link is to her brief bio at the Court of Master Sommeliers site.
Singh is one of the youngest Master Sommeliers ever, and host of "Check, Please!" on WTTW-11. This link is to her brief bio at the Court of Master Sommeliers site.
Ed Paschke Home Page
Artist Paschke (1939-2004) was born in Chicago and lived most of his life in the area. He was a visual artist, known as one of the "Imagists." View his work, read his biography, and find events sponsored by a foundation to support his legacy.
Artist Paschke (1939-2004) was born in Chicago and lived most of his life in the area. He was a visual artist, known as one of the "Imagists." View his work, read his biography, and find events sponsored by a foundation to support his legacy.
Harold Washington
Harold Washington (1922-1987) was Chicago's 42nd mayor and the first African-American to hold the position. This link is to his biographical facts page created by the Chicago Public Library.
Harold Washington (1922-1987) was Chicago's 42nd mayor and the first African-American to hold the position. This link is to his biographical facts page created by the Chicago Public Library.
Kanye West's Home Page
Home page for the giant rap star who grew up on Chicago's south side.
Home page for the giant rap star who grew up on Chicago's south side.
Oprah Winfrey's Home Page
Oprah Winfrey came to Chicago in 1984 to host the WLS-TV program AM Chicago. The rest, as they say, is history. Click here for the official umbrella site for Oprah’s television shows, magazine, radio programs, film productions, philanthropy, and more.
Oprah Winfrey came to Chicago in 1984 to host the WLS-TV program AM Chicago. The rest, as they say, is history. Click here for the official umbrella site for Oprah’s television shows, magazine, radio programs, film productions, philanthropy, and more.