Famous Illinoisans (Chicago, Champaign, Urbana: lawyer, architect, school)

[kathi37]

Cheap Trick was my very first concert. They are from Rockford, Illinois. I live in Florence, SC and it royally sucks!!!!!!! I am originally from Peoria, IL. and miss it very much. Anyone from Peoria??

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

I believe he is 46. Dont quote me on that though.


Thanks GoHogsGo, I cant believe I forgot about Cheli. Might as well throw in Eddie Olcyk (sp?) while we're at it.

And thanks Avengerfire for the info on Ministry. Actually Al was at the Hawks game last Wednesday against the Ducks at the UC. Have you heard his Blackhawks song "Keys to the City"? Its your classic stadium-beat, infused with a little industrial guitar, its pretty cool. As much as I love "Here Come The Hawks", its nice to have a modern Blackhawks song too. You can find the song on MySpace (if you have an account). Log into MySpace and go to Music, then enter in "Keys to the City" and you should be able to find it and listen to it.

I have heard of it. I will check it out.

[soxpacker]

Vince Vaughn, actor, Lake Forest High
Alan Benes, former pitcher/St. Louis Cardinals, Lake Forest High
(my brother says these two once fought each other at school, don't know)

Michael Turner, running back/Atlanta Falcons, North Chicago High
Gary Bennett, catcher/Los Angeles Dodgers, Waukegan High

There was a band called 'Local H' from Zion, I believe.

Tamika Catchings, WNBA/Indiana Fever, Stevenson High
Ron Goldman, the guy who was with Nicole Brown Simpson when they were "allegedly" murdered by O.J., was from Stevenson High.

That's all I can remember for my area.

Champaign isn't my area, but wasn't REO Speedwagon from there?

[chisoxfan]

Anyone mention Terry Moran, co-anchor of ABC's Nightline? Born in Chicago and graduated from Barrington High School in 1978.

[GivMeABreak]

Gene Hackman
Dick Van Dyke
Jerry Van Dyke
Donald O'Connor
Tom Peterson (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Jack Sikma
Robin Yount
REO Speedwagon (not each member, but, the group formed here)

[GivMeABreak]

Also...

Keon Clark, 13 th pick 1998 NBA Draft
Helen Morgan (Show Boat)

[bluangel]

Hello

Im From Macedonia And Mine Famouse Person Is Mine Grend Father Who Lives And Work In Chicago Almoyst 35 Years
His Name Was Trajan Pajakowski
And I Belive That He Had Faily There And Mine Wish Is To Meet Them.
Gordana Pajakowska Fro Macedonia

Ps If Anybadt Read Thiss Leter Call Me

[GivMeABreak]

Let's not forget about Ludacris (Christopher Bridges), Champaign

[Manigault]

Fulton Sheen, old Uncle Fultie, was born in El Paso, IL.

[soxpacker]

I forgot about Gary Coleman, Zion. "Whachu talkin bout, Willis?"