List of people from Illinois

This is a list of notable individuals who come from the state of Illinois, a state within the larger United States of America.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Contents: 

• Top
• 0–9
• A
• B
• C
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• I
• J
• K
• L
• M
• N
• O
• P
• Q
• R
• S
• T
• U
• V
• W
• X
• Y
• Z

• See also
• References

State flag of Illinois

Location of Illinois in the U.S. map

A

Aa–Ag

• Emma Abbott (1850–91), opera soprano. Born and raised in Illinois until age 16; funeral held in Illinois, but interred in Massachusetts.^[1]
• David Abidor (born 1992), soccer player
• Margaret Abbott (1878–1955), first modern-era Olympic United States female champion. Lived during her teens and learned her Olympic sport of golf in Illinois.^[2]
• Robert Sengstacke Abbott (1868–1940), African-American lawyer, newspaper publisher and editor. Studied law and had his newspaper career in Chicago.^[3]
• Jessica Abel (1969–living), comic book writer and artist. Born and educated in Illinois.^[4]
• Gertrude Abercrombie (1909–77), surrealist painter. Lived most of her life in Chicago and known for her association with the city.^[5]
• Max Abramovitz (1908–2004), architect. Born and college-educated in Illinois.^[6]
• Ben Abruzzo (1930–85), balloonist. Born and college-educated in Illinois.^[7]
• Tony Accardo (1906–1992), organized crime figure. Born and lived entire life in Chicago metropolitan area.^[8]
• Barbara Acklin (1943–98), singer. Came to Illinois aged five and resided until her death.^[9]
• Ron Acks (1944–2023), NFL linebacker 1968–76. Acks was born, attended high school and college in Illinois.^[10]
• Valdas Adamkus (1926–living), president of Lithuania 1998–2009. Lived in Illinois for a number of years after emigrating to the United States from Lithuania, getting a college degree and entering Chicago politics.^[11]
• Mike Adamle, NFL and Northwestern running back, TV personality
• Berle Adams (1917–2009), founder of Mercury Records. Born and lived first thirty years in Illinois.^[12]
• Franklin P. Adams (1881–1960), writer, member of Algonquin Round Table. Described as "a native of Chicago", he found fame and lived most of his life in New York.^[13]
• John Hicks Adams (1820–78), gunslinger, Wild West lawman. Born and attended college in Illinois.^[14]
• Katrina Adams (1968–living), president of United States Tennis Association. Born and educated in Illinois.^[15]
• Robert McCormick Adams Jr., anthropologist, secretary of Smithsonian Institution
• Jane Addams, social worker, teacher, Nobel Peace Prize recipient
• George Ade, author and cartoonist (born in Indiana)
• Paul Adelstein, actor, Prison Break, Private Practice
• Victor Adeyanju, NFL defensive end 2006–10
• Dankmar Adler, architect (born in Germany)
• David Adler, architect (born in Wisconsin)
• Lou Adler, music producer in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Max Adler, founder of Adler Planetarium
• Scott Adsit, actor, writer, improvisational comedian, 30 Rock, Big Hero 6
• John Agar, actor, Sands of Iwo Jima, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, husband of Shirley Temple
• Alex Agase, football player for Cleveland Browns; head coach of Northwestern, Purdue
• Lou Agase, football player for Illinois, coach of CFL's Toronto Argonauts
• Milton Ager, composer, "Ain't She Sweet", "Happy Days Are Here Again"
• Benjamin Agosto, ice dancer, 2006 Turin Olympics silver medalist
• Mark Aguirre, forward for DePaul, NBA's Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons; top pick of 1981 NBA draft

Ah–Am

Mike Alstott

• Gene Ahern, cartoonist
• Joe Aiello, organized crime figure (born in Sicily)
• Joseph Aiuppa, organized crime figure
• Stan Albeck, basketball head coach, Bradley, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls
• Abraham Adrian Albert, mathematician
• Eddie Albert, Oscar-nominated actor, Green Acres, Switch, Oklahoma!, Roman Holiday, The Heartbreak Kid, The Longest Yard
• Frankie Albert, quarterback and head coach for San Francisco 49ers, College Football Hall of Famer
• Bruce Alberts, biochemist, original author of Molecular Biology of the Cell
• Steve Albini, musician, producer
• Ted Albrecht, offensive tackle for Purdue and Chicago Bears
• Ivan Albright, painter
• James L. Alcorn, governor and U.S. Senator of Mississippi
• Jody Alderson, swimmer, 1952 Olympic bronze medalist
• Dorothy Aldis, children's author
• J. Frank Aldrich, 19th Century U.S. Representative (born in Wisconsin)
• Gus Alex, organized crime figure
• Dan Alexander, football player, 2000 Alamo Bowl MVP
• Houston Alexander, mixed martial artist
• Linsey Alexander, blues musician (born in Mississippi)
• Lorez Alexandria, jazz and gospel singer
• Nelson Algren, author, The Man with the Golden Arm, A Walk on the Wild Side (born in Michigan)
• Rita Ali, mayor of Peoria
• Saul Alinsky, founder of modern community organizing and writer
• Paul Alivisatos, president, University of Chicago
• Brian Allard, MLB pitcher 1979–81
• Jeff Allen, NFL offensive guard 2012-19
• Joan Allen, Oscar-nominated actress, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Contender, The Upside of Anger, Nixon, Face/Off
• Karen Allen, actress, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Animal House, Scrooged
• Leo E. Allen, 14-term U.S. Representative
• Leslie Allen, auto racer, ninth in 1930 Indianapolis 500
• Rex Allen Jr., country singer, narrator of film Me, Myself and Irene
• Ronnie Allen, professional pool player
• Sandy Allen, tallest U.S. woman
• Steve Allen, TV personality, actor, author, songwriter, first host of The Tonight Show (born in New York)
• Tony Allen, NBA forward 2004-18, member of 2008 champion Boston Celtics
• William J. Allen, judge, U.S. Representative (born in Tennessee)
• Justin Allgaier, auto racer, 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series champion
• Fran Allison, radio-TV personality, Kukla, Fran and Ollie (born in Iowa)
• Luther Allison, blues musician (born in Arkansas)
• Samuel Allison, prominent physicist who worked on Manhattan Project
• Arthur Allyn Jr., co-owner of Chicago White Sox in 1960s
• John Allyn, owner of White Sox 1961–75
• Alfred S. Alschuler, architect
• Mike Alstott, fullback for Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1996–2007, Super Bowl XXXVII champion
• Jonathan Alter, journalist and author
• Michael J. Alter, real estate developer, owner of WNBA's Chicago Sky
• John Peter Altgeld, Governor of Illinois 1893–97 (born in Germany)
• Dave Altizer, MLB infielder 1906–11
• Scott Altman, astronaut, four Space Shuttle missions
• John Altschuler, screenwriter, Blades of Glory, Silicon Valley
• Anita Alvarez, Cook County State's Attorney 2008-16
• John Alvin, actor, The Beast with Five Fingers, Objective, Burma!
• Kiran Amegadjie, lineman for Yale, third-round pick in 2024 NFL draft
• A.A. Ames, four-term mayor of Minneapolis
• Edward Ames, founder, McKendree University (born in Ohio)
• Julia A. Ames, 19th Century journalist
• Knowlton Ames, college football player and coach
• Rosemary Ames, actress, Our Little Girl, Pursued
• Stephen E. Ambrose, author, historian, Band of Brothers
• The American Breed, band, "Bend Me, Shape Me"
• Warren Amling, Ohio State athlete in College Football Hall of Fame
• Albert Ammons, jazz musician
• Gene Ammons, jazz musician
• Morey Amsterdam, actor and comedian, The Dick Van Dyke Show

An–Ar

Gillian Anderson

Ann-Margret

• Merry Anders, actress, The Dalton Girls, Hear Me Good, Tickle Me
• Arthur E. Andersen, founder of accounting firm
• Alexandria Anderson, NCAA champion sprinter
• Andree Anderson, ice dancer, member of Figure Skating Hall of Fame
• Craig Anderson, NHL goaltender 2002-23
• Gillian Anderson, Emmy Award-winning actress, The X-Files, The House of Mirth, Bleak House, Hannibal
• J. J. Anderson, forward for Bradley and Utah Jazz
• John Anderson, actor, Ride the High Country, Psycho
• John B. Anderson, politician, U.S. Representative 1961–81, U.S. presidential candidate
• Ken Anderson, NFL quarterback 1971–86, four-time Pro Bowl selection
• Kevin Anderson, actor, Sleeping with the Enemy, Miles from Home, Hoffa
• Kurt Anderson, football player and coach
• Laurie Anderson, performance artist and musician
• Les Anderson, auto racer, 11th in 1947 Indy 500
• Margaret C. Anderson, editor and publisher (born in Indiana)
• Nick Anderson, NBA and Illinois guard, first Orlando Magic draft pick
• Peggy Anderson, author and journalist
• Philip Warren Anderson, Nobel Prize-winning physicist
• Ray Anderson, musician
• Robert Orville Anderson, founder of ARCO oil company
• Sherwood Anderson, novelist (born in Ohio)
• Walter Stratton Anderson, naval vice admiral, battleship commander
• Fern Andra, circus performer, actress, director
• Emil Andres, auto racer, drove in nine Indianapolis 500s
• Bruce Andrews, poet
• Stanley Andrews, actor, Death Valley Days
• Ethel Percy Andrus, founder of AARP
• Elmer Angsman, running back for Notre Dame, Chicago Cardinals
• John Ankerberg, Christian evangelist, TV presenter
• Morris Ankrum, actor
• Ann-Margret, Oscar-nominated actress, Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, Carnal Knowledge, The Cincinnati Kid, Tommy (born in Sweden)
• Beulah Annan, inspiration for "Roxie Hart" in play and film Chicago
• Moses Annenberg, newspaper publisher (born in Prussia)
• Frank Annunzio, politician (Democrat), 13-term U.S. Representative
• Cap Anson, Hall of Fame infielder for Chicago White Stockings (born in Iowa)
• Bessie Anthony, golfer, U.S. Women's Amateur champion
• Luis Aparicio, Hall of Fame infielder for Chicago White Sox (born in Venezuela)
• Clarence Applegran, basketball coach, Kentucky 1924–25
• Amy Applegren, pro baseball player
• Arthur I. Appleton, businessman, thoroughbred owner
• Luke Appling, Hall of Fame infielder for White Sox (born in North Carolina)
• Lee Archambault, astronaut
• Jim Ardis, mayor of Peoria 2005-21
• Robert Ardrey, playwright and screenwriter, Khartoum, The Three Musketeers
• Leslie C. Arends, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 1943–74, Majority and Minority Whip
• Mark Arie, two gold medals in shooting at 1920 Olympics
• Hub Arkush, publisher of Pro Football Weekly
• Alice Arlen, screenwriter, Silkwood, Alamo Bay
• Andrew Watson Armour III, meat-packing executive, philanthropist
• Philip Danforth Armour, businessman, founder of Armour and Company (born in New York)
• Terron Armstead, NFL offensive lineman
• Matthew John Armstrong, actor, Heroes
• Otis Armstrong, running back for Denver Broncos 1973–80
• Scot Armstrong, screenwriter, Old School, Starsky & Hutch
• Billy Arnold, auto racer, won 1930 Indianapolis 500
• Billy Boy Arnold, blues musician
• Isaac N. Arnold, U.S. Representative, author (born in New York)
• Cliff Arquette, comedian and actor (born in Ohio)
• Lewis Arquette, actor, Sherlock Hound, Camp Candy, The Waltons
• Patricia Arquette, Oscar and Emmy-winning actress, Boyhood, Medium, True Romance, CSI: Cyber
• Gerry Arrigo, MLB pitcher 1961–70

As–Az

John Ashcroft

• Jon Asamoah, NFL offensive lineman 2010-15
• Diandra Asbaty, bowler
• Tom Ashbrook, NPR personality
• John Ashcroft, politician (Republican), U.S. Attorney General 2001–05, Missouri senator and governor
• Darryl Ashmore, NFL tackle 1992–2002
• James N. Ashmore, basketball coach, North Carolina, Iowa, Washington State, DePauw
• Ed Asner, Emmy-winning actor, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Up, Elf (born in Missouri)
• Mary Astor, Oscar-winning actress, The Maltese Falcon, Dodsworth, Meet Me in St. Louis, The Great Lie
• Joe Astroth, MLB catcher 1945–56
• Ira Aten, lawman, Texas Ranger
• Doug Atkins, defensive end for Chicago Bears 1955–66, Hall of Fame (born in Tennessee)
• Smith D. Atkins, editor, Civil War colonel (born in New York)
• Edith Atwater, actress, True Grit, Family Plot, The Body Snatcher
• Richard and Florence Atwater, co-authors of Mr. Popper's Penguins
• Steve Atwater, NFL safety 1989-99, twice Super Bowl champion with Denver Broncos
• James T. Aubrey Jr., television executive, president of CBS
• David Auburn, playwright, Proof
• Jean M. Auel, author, The Clan of the Cave Bear
• James Augustine, center for Illinois' 2005 NCAA basketball runners-up
• Jeff Austin, mandolinist, singer
• Lovie Austin, jazz musician (born in Tennessee)
• Jason Avant, NFL wide receiver
• Charles Avery, silent film actor, Keystone Cops
• Sewell Avery, chairman of Montgomery Ward, first president of Museum of Science and Industry (born in Michigan)
• John Avildsen, Oscar-winning film director, Rocky, Save the Tiger, Lean on Me, The Karate Kid
• David Axelrod, political advisor to Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, author, TV commentator
• Brendon Ayanbadejo, NFL linebacker 1999–2012
• Marion Aye, silent-film actress
• David Ayer, screenwriter and director, Training Day, End of Watch, Fury
• Edward E. Ayer, benefactor and first president of Field Museum of Natural History (born in Massachusetts)
• Harriet Hubbard Ayer, 19th Century cosmetics maven, journalist
• Bill Ayers, founder and member of Weather Underground
• Reiko Aylesworth, actress, Michelle Dessler on 24
• Agnes Ayres, silent-film actress
• Irving Azoff, music executive, head of Ticketmaster, Live Nation Entertainment

B

Ba–Bd

Adam Baldwin

Ike Barinholtz

• Richard Bach, author, Jonathan Livingston Seagull
• Charlie Bachman, football coach, Kansas State, Florida, Michigan State in College Football Hall of Fame
• Bill Bachrach, Olympic swim coach
• Henry Bacon, architect of the Lincoln Memorial
• Mary Bacon, jockey
• Benjamin F. Bailar, United States Postmaster General 1975–78
• Amari Bailey, NBA basketball player^[16]
• Chantal Bailey, Olympic speed skater
• Cory Bailey, MLB pitcher 1993–2002
• Willis J. Bailey, Governor of Kansas 1903–05
• Barbara Bain, actress, Mission: Impossible
• Harold Baines, Hall of Fame outfielder, coach for Chicago White Sox (born in Maryland)
• Butch Baird, pro golfer
• Leah Baird, silent-film actress
• David J. Baker, judge, U.S. Senator for 29 days (born in Connecticut)
• David J. Baker Jr., 19th Century judge
• Edward Dickinson Baker, U.S. Representative of Illinois, U.S. Senator of Oregon (born in England)
• Jehu Baker, 19th Century politician, U.S. Representative (born in Kentucky)
• Ralph Baker, Northwestern halfback in College Football Hall of Fame
• LaVern Baker, singer in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Two Ton Baker, entertainer, radio-TV personality
• A. J. Balaban, theater owner and showman
• Barney Balaban, Hollywood studio chief
• Bob Balaban, actor, Gosford Park, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Catch-22, Waiting for Guffman
• Frank Balasz, NFL running back 1939–45
• Marcelo Balboa, pro soccer player
• H.C. Baldridge, Governor of Idaho 1927–31
• Adam Baldwin, actor, voice actor, blogger, Chuck, Full Metal Jacket, Serenity, My Bodyguard
• Kate Baldwin, actress, singer
• Rosecrans Baldwin, novelist, essayist
• George Ball, diplomat, adviser to JFK and LBJ, U.S. Ambassador to United Nations
• Carl Ballantine, magician, comedian, actor, McHale's Navy
• Edwin Balmer, editor of Redbook magazine
• Dan Balz, journalist for Washington Post
• Eddie Bane, MLB pitcher and executive
• Ted Banker, NFL lineman 1983–91
• Ernie Banks, 19-year infielder for Chicago Cubs, in Baseball Hall of Fame (born in Texas)
• Kelcie Banks, boxer, 1987 Pan American Games champion
• Jerry Barber, golfer, winner of 1961 PGA Championship
• Curt Barclay, MLB pitcher 1957–59
• Dave Barclay, golfer, winner of 1947 NCAA championship
• Paris Barclay, Emmy-winning TV director and producer, In Treatment, NYPD Blue, Cold Case
• John Bardeen, winner of two Nobel Prizes in Physics (born in Wisconsin)
• Jesse Barfield, outfielder for Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees 1981–92
• Ike Barinholtz, actor, comedian, voice actor, Mad TV, The Mindy Project, The Awesomes
• Al Barlick, Hall of Fame baseball umpire
• Brandon Barnes, rock musician in band Rise Against
• Brenda C. Barnes, CEO of Sara Lee and PepsiCo
• Edward Larrabee Barnes, architect
• Josie Barnes, professional bowler
• Margaret Ayer Barnes, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist
• Charlene Barnett, pro baseball player
• Robert Barnett, attorney
• Carol Ross Barney, architect
• Dale Barnstable, basketball player for Kentucky, banned by NBA
• Tony Barone, basketball coach, Creighton, Texas A&M and NBA's Memphis Grizzlies
• Joan Barr, mayor of Evanston 1985-93
• Bea Barrett, golfer
• The Barrett Sisters, gospel singers
• Barbara Barrie, Oscar-nominated, Tony Award-winning actress, Barney Miller, Breaking Away
• George Barris, auto customizer, created TV's Batmobile
• Robert Barron, Catholic bishop
• Ed Barrow, baseball manager, executive
• John Barrowman, actor, singer, dancer (born in Scotland)
• Jimmy Barry, 19th Century boxing champion
• Norman Barry, head coach of 1925 NFL champion Chicago Cardinals, judge
• Viola Barry, silent-film actress
• Dick Bartell, shortstop, played in three World Series
• William Bartholomay, owned baseball's Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves
• Bonnie Bartlett, actress, St. Elsewhere (born in Wisconsin)
• Peter Bartlett, actor, One Life to Live
• Dan Barton, actor
• Dick Barwegan, MLB outfielder 1947–54
• Burt Baskin, co-founder of Baskin-Robbins
• Mary Bass, editor of Ladies' Home Journal 1936–63
• Granville Bates, actor
• Bates Battaglia, NHL winger 1997–2008
• Sam Battaglia, organized crime figure
• Kenny Battle, player for four NBA teams
• Lloyd Batts, pro basketball player
• Hank Bauer, outfielder and manager, New York Yankees, Kansas City A's; decorated World War II U.S. Marine
• Sybil Bauer, swimmer, gold medalist at 1924 Summer Olympics
• Tom Baugh, center for Southern Illinois and Kansas City Chiefs
• H. R. Baukhage, news broadcaster
• Harry Neal Baum, ad executive, author (born in South Dakota)
• L. Frank Baum, creator of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Chicago journalist (born in New York)
• Ross Baumgarten, MLB pitcher 1978–82
• Stan Baumgartner, MLB pitcher 1914–26 (born in Texas)
• Harry Bay, baseball player and bandleader
• Nora Bayes, actress, singer and songwriter, "Shine On, Harvest Moon"
• Rick Bayless, chef and Chicago restaurateur (born in Oklahoma)
• Beverly Bayne, silent-film actress (born in Minnesota)

Be–Bg

Jennifer Beals

Chloe Bennet

• Brea Beal, three-time Illinois Miss Basketball, 2022 NCAA champion with South Carolina
• Jennifer Beals, actress, Flashdance, The L Word, Devil in a Blue Dress, The Book of Eli
• Harry P. Beam, U.S. Representative 1931–42
• Todd Beamer, heroic passenger on United 93 on 9/11 (born in Michigan)
• Melissa Bean, U.S. Representative 2005–11
• Arthur M. Beaupre, ambassador
• Warren A. Bechtel, founder of Bechtel
• Boom-Boom Beck, MLB pitcher 1924–45
• Fred Beck, MLB player 1909–15
• John Beck, actor, The Other Side of Midnight, Rollerball, Dallas
• Marilyn Beck, syndicated columnist
• George Becker, labor leader
• Kurt Becker, lineman for Michigan and Chicago Bears
• Rich Becker, MLB outfielder 1993–2000
• Aldo Beckman, journalist for Chicago Tribune
• Arnold Orville Beckman, chemist and inventor
• Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, great-grandson of Abraham Lincoln
• Hal Bedsole, tight end, College Football Hall of Fame
• Don Beebe, wide receiver for Buffalo Bills and Super Bowl XXXI champion Green Bay Packers
• Fred Beebe, MLB pitcher (born in Nebraska)
• June Beebe, golfer
• Edward Beecher, theologian and abolitionist (born in New York)
• Chad Beguelin, Broadway lyricist, Aladdin, The Prom
• Ken Behring, real-estate developer, owned NFL's Seattle Seahawks
• Ed Beinor, NFL tackle 1939–42
• Bob Bell, star of Bozo's Circus (born in Michigan)
• Darryl M. Bell, actor, A Different World, Homeboys in Outer Space
• Edward Price Bell, foreign correspondent
• Josh Bell, third baseman for Baltimore Orioles 2010–11
• Lee Phillip Bell, television personality, creator of The Young and the Restless
• Rex Bell, actor, lieutenant governor of Nevada, husband of Clara Bow
• William J. Bell, television producer, creator of The Bold and the Beautiful
• Mal Bellairs, television personality (born in Wyoming)
• Ralph Bellamy, Oscar-nominated actor, His Girl Friday, Sunrise at Campobello, Rosemary's Baby, Trading Places
• Harry Bellaver, actor, Naked City, From Here to Eternity, Love Me or Leave Me
• Dan Bellino, MLB umpire
• Saul Bellow, Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, Humboldt's Gift, Seize the Day (born in Canada)
• Louis Bellson, jazz drummer, bandleader and musician
• James Belushi, actor, comedian, According to Jim, Saturday Night Live, Taking Care of Business, K-9
• John Belushi, actor, comedian, Saturday Night Live, Animal House, 1941, The Blues Brothers
• Robert Belushi, actor
• Solon Spencer Beman, architect (born in New York)
• Albert Benbrook, guard for Michigan, member of College Football Hall of Fame (born in Texas)
• Bob Bender, basketball player, Indiana and Duke; head coach, Illinois State, Washington
• Riley A. Bender, politician
• Vincent Hugo Bendix, automotive and aviation pioneer
• Jason Benetti, sportscaster
• Cora Agnes Benneson, American attorney, lecturer, and writer^[17]
• Chloe Bennet, actress, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Beck Bennett, comedian, Saturday Night Live
• Doc Bennett, baseball manager and scout
• Gary Bennett, MLB catcher 1995–2008
• Harve Bennett, producer, The Six Million Dollar Man, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
• John W. F. Bennett, athlete and engineer
• Paris Bennett, singer, American Idol
• Rhona Bennett, singer, En Vogue
• Jack Benny, iconic comedian, radio and TV personality and actor, The Jack Benny Program
• Al Benson, music promoter in Blues Hall of Fame (born in Mississippi)
• Jodi Benson, actress, voice actress, singer, The Little Mermaid
• Jack Berch, singer and radio personality
• Pete Bercich, linebacker for Notre Dame and Minnesota Vikings
• Tom Berenger, Oscar-nominated actor, Platoon, Major League, The Big Chill, Sniper, Inception
• Edgar Bergen, actor and ventriloquist, You Can't Cheat an Honest Man, father of Candice Bergen
• Heinie Berger, MLB pitcher 1907–10
• Norma Berger, pro baseball player
• Wally Berger, MLB outfielder 1930–40, four-time All-Star
• Emily Bergl, actress, Men in Trees, Good Night, Oscar (born in England)
• Dave Bergman, MLB first baseman 1975-92, played for 1984 World Series champion Detroit Tigers
• Sean Bergman, MLB pitcher 1993–2000
• Nate Berkus, designer, television personality
• Shelley Berman, comedian, actor, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Best Man, Meet the Fockers
• Carlos Bernard, actor, 24
• Dwight Bernard, MLB pitcher 1978–82
• Jason Bernard, actor, All of Me, While You Were Sleeping, Liar Liar
• Ernani Bernardi, musician and politician
• Joseph Bernardin, Cardinal Archbishop of Archdiocese of Chicago 1982-96
• Edward Bernds, director, Return of the Fly, Queen of Outer Space
• Edward Allen Bernero, TV writer, director, co-creator of Third Watch
• Ken Berry, actor, F Troop, Mayberry, R.F.D., Mama's Family
• Marcheline Bertrand, actress, mother of Angelina Jolie
• Dick Bertell, catcher for Cubs 1960–67
• Jay Berwanger, football star for University of Chicago, first winner of Heisman Trophy (born in Iowa)
• Michael Beschloss, historian and author
• William P. Bettendorf, inventor, Bettendorf, Iowa named for him
• Gary Bettenhausen, auto racer, third place in 1980 Indianapolis 500
• Tony Bettenhausen, auto racer, five top-10 finishes in Indy 500
• Tony Bettenhausen Jr., auto racer, seventh place in 1981 Indy 500
• Tom Bettis, NFL linebacker, coach
• John Lourie Beveridge, Civil War officer and 16th Governor of Illinois (born in New York)
• Patrick Beverley, NBA guard
• Kamal Bey, Greco-Roman wrestler, won Junior World Title

Bh–Bm

• Kapri Bibbs, NFL running back
• Bill Bidwill, owner of NFL's Arizona Cardinals 1962-2019
• Charles Bidwill, owner of Chicago Cardinals 1933–47
• Bret Bielema, football coach, Illinois, Arkansas, Wisconsin
• Judy Biggert, U.S. Representative 1999–2013
• Michael Bilandic, Mayor of Chicago 1976–79, chief justice of Illinois Supreme Court
• Tom Billeter, basketball coach
• George Binks, MLB outfielder 1944–48
• Claude Binyon, journalist, screenwriter and film director
• William Morris Bioff, organized crime figure
• Dick Biondi, radio personality (born in New York)
• Andrew Bird, musician
• Chris Bisaillon, college football player
• Frank Biscan, MLB pitcher 1942–48
• Jerry G. Bishop, radio and TV personality
• Joan Biskupic, journalist and author
• William Bissell, doctor, Governor of Illinois 1857–60 (born in New York)
• Uwe Blab, basketball player (born in Germany)
• Black Beaver, 19th Century scout
• Black Hawk, Sauk Indian Chief
• Edwin Black, columnist, author of IBM and the Holocaust
• John Charles Black, Civil War general, district attorney (born in Mississippi)
• Jordan Black, comedy writer, actor, Halfway Home
• Karen Black, Oscar-nominated actress, The Great Gatsby, Five Easy Pieces, Airport 1975, Family Plot
• Quincy Black, NFL linebacker 2007–12
• Harry Blackmun, Supreme Court justice 1970–94
• Harry Blackstone Sr., stage magician and illusionist
• Timothy Blackstone, railroad mogul, founder of Union Stock Yards, mayor of LaSalle, Illinois
• Ray Blades, MLB outfielder and manager
• Rod Blagojevich, politician (Democrat), Governor of Illinois 2003–09, imprisoned in 2012
• Bonnie Blair, speed skater, five-time Winter Olympics gold medalist (born in New York)
• William M. Blair, financier
• Zach Blair, musician, Rise Against
• John Blake, football player and head coach for Oklahoma
• Rosa Blasi, actress, Strong Medicine, Make It or Break It, Hitz
• Neil Blatchford, two-time Olympian speed skater
• Tony Blazine, football player for Illinois Wesleyan and Chicago Cardinals, College Football Hall of Fame
• Tempestt Bledsoe, actress, Vanessa Huxtable on The Cosby Show
• Tyler Blevins, better known as "Ninja", professional gamer, Twitch streamer and YouTuber
• Herbert Blitzstein, organized crime figure
• Robert Bloch, writer, author of Psycho
• John Rusling Block, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture 1981–86
• Mary A. Blood, co-founder, Columbia College (born in New York)
• Ike Bloom, nightclub owner during Prohibition
• Sol Bloom, impresario, 14-term U.S. Representative of New York
• Ossie Bluege, MLB player and manager
• Deborah Blum, journalist and author
• Sidney Blumenthal, journalist, aide to President Bill Clinton
• Jimmy Blythe, musician and composer

Bn–Bo

Alex Borstein

Lou Boudreau

• Harold P. Boas, mathematician
• Michael Boatman, actor, writer, Spin City, China Beach, Arliss
• Ryan Boatright, basketball player
• Nicole Bobek, figure skater, 1995 national champion
• Bucky Bockhorn, basketball player and broadcaster
• Tom Bodett, ad spokesman for Motel 6
• Samuel Bodman, politician (Republican), U.S. Secretary of Energy 2005–09
• Tom Boerwinkle, center for Chicago Bulls 1968–78, broadcaster (born in Ohio)
• Budd Boetticher, film director, The Tall T, The Killer Is Loose, Seven Men from Now
• Clarence John Boettiger, journalist, son-in-law of FDR
• Tim Bogar, MLB infielder 1993–2001 (born in Indiana)
• Bill Bogash, pioneer of Roller Derby
• Benedict Bogeaus, film producer, Captain Kidd, Dark Waters, The Macomber Affair
• Suzy Bogguss, country singer
• David Boies, attorney
• Charles Bolles, aka Black Bart, stagecoach bandit
• Bob Boken, MLB infielder 1933–34
• John Boles, MLB manager and executive
• Jared Boll, NHL wing 2007-18 (born in North Carolina)
• Eric Bolling, anchor at Fox Business Network, co-host of The Five
• Don Bollweg, first baseman for 1953 World Series champion Yankees
• Shadrach Bond, first Governor of Illinois (born in Maryland)
• Beulah Bondi, Oscar-nominated actress, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, It's a Wonderful Life (born in Indiana)
• Winifred Bonfils, early 20th Century journalist (born in Wisconsin)
• Mildred A. Bonham, journalist
• Skeeter Bonn, country musician
• Bonnie Lou, singer
• Ron Bontemps, captain of 1952 Olympic gold-medal basketball team
• Ed Boon, creator of Mortal Kombat video game
• Levi Boone, former Mayor of Chicago of Know-Nothing Party (born in Kentucky)
• William Borah, 33-year U.S. Senator of Idaho
• George Bork, Northern Illinois quarterback, Hall of Fame
• Bruce Borland, golf course designer
• Alex Borstein, actress, Family Guy, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
• Tom Bosley, actor, Happy Days, Father Dowling Mysteries, Murder, She Wrote
• Roger Bossard, groundskeeper
• Cathy Boswell, basketball player
• Jim Bottomley, Hall of Fame first baseman, 1928 MVP, two-time World Series champion
• Chesa Boudin, lawyer, District Attorney of San Francisco 2020-22 (born in New York)
• Lou Boudreau, Hall of Fame shortstop, manager, broadcaster, 1948 MVP and World Series champion
• Peter Bourjos, MLB outfielder 2010-19
• Mel Bourne, Oscar-nominated art designer
• Dick Boushka, 1956 Olympic basketball gold medalist
• Henry S. Boutell, U.S. Representative 1897–1911 (born in Massachusetts)
• Charles Bowden, non-fiction author, journalist, essayist
• Michael Bowden, pitcher for Boston Red Sox 2008–12
• Louise DeKoven Bowen, suffragist, philanthropist
• Matt Bowen, safety for four NFL teams
• Roger Bowen, actor, M*A*S*H, charter member of Second City (born in Rhode Island)
• Jon Bowermaster, adventurer, National Geographic oceans expert
• Ken Bowman, center for Super Bowl I and II champion Green Bay Packers
• Charles Box, first African-American mayor of Rockford
• Bruce Boxleitner, actor, science fiction novelist, Babylon 5, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, the Tron films
• Charles Boyce, syndicated cartoonist (born in Mississippi)
• William D. Boyce, founder of Boy Scouts of America (born in Pennsylvania)
• Guy Boyd, actor, Streamers, Body Double
• William W. Boyington, architect of Chicago Water Tower, mayor of Highland Park (born in Massachusetts)
• Miles Boykin, NFL wide receiver
• Ronnie Boykins, jazz musician
• Lara Flynn Boyle, actress, The Practice, Twin Peaks, The Temp, Men in Black II (born in Iowa)
• Walter J. Boyne, Air Force pilot, author, historian, director of National Air and Space Museum
• Megan Bozek, hockey player, 2014 Winter Olympics silver medalist

Br–Bt

Lorenzo Brown

Mike Brown

Shannon Brown

• Emil J. Brach, candy mogul
• Helen Brach, candy heiress, presumed murder victim (born in Ohio)
• Ray Bradbury, science-fiction author, Fahrenheit 451, The Illustrated Man, Something Wicked This Way Comes
• Harold Bradley Jr., football player and actor
• Lydia Moss Bradley, philanthropist, founder of Bradley University (born in Indiana)
• Phil Bradley, college football and pro baseball player (born in Indiana)
• Morris Bradshaw, wide receiver for Oakland Raiders 1974–81
• Sufe Bradshaw, actress, Veep
• James B. Bradwell, judge (born in England)
• Myra Bradwell, state's first female lawyer (born in Vermont)
• Ed Brady, linebacker for three NFL teams
• James Brady, advisor and White House press secretary to Ronald Reagan
• Daniel Brainard, surgeon
• Neville Brand, actor, D.O.A., Love Me Tender, The Untouchables, Birdman of Alcatraz
• Mark Staff Brandl, art critic, reviewer for Art in America
• Jonathon Brandmeier, radio personality (born in Wisconsin)
• Marlon Brando, Oscar-winning actor, The Godfather, Last Tango in Paris, Apocalypse Now (born in Nebraska)
• Mac Brandt, actor, Prison Break
• Erik Brann, guitarist with Iron Butterfly
• Hugh Brannum, TV personality, Captain Kangaroo
• Oscar Brashear, jazz musician
• Cameron Brate, tight end for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Zeke Bratkowski, NFL quarterback and coach
• Andre Braugher, actor, Homicide: Life on the Street, Hack, Men of a Certain Age, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
• Ben Braun, basketball coach, Rice, Cal, Eastern Michigan
• Carol Moseley Braun, first African-American female U.S. Senator
• Tamara Braun, soap opera actress
• Anthony Braxton, jazz musician
• Henry Skillman Breckinridge, attorney in Charles Lindbergh kidnap case, Olympic fencer
• Brent Brede, MLB outfielder 1996–98
• Richard L. Breen, Oscar-winning screenwriter, Titanic, Niagara, PT 109
• Sidney Breese, judge, U.S. Senator, advocate of Illinois Central railroad
• Buddy Bregman, music arranger
• Edward A. Brennan, president and CEO of Sears, Roebuck & Co. 1980–95
• Kathleen Brennan, songwriter, producer, wife of Tom Waits
• Josh Brent, nose tackle for Dallas Cowboys
• Jerry Bresler, songwriter, "Five Guys Named Moe"
• Carl Brettschneider, NFL linebacker 1956–63
• Jim Brewer, basketball player, 1972 Olympics and Cleveland Cavaliers
• Ralph Breyer, swimmer, 1924 Olympic gold medalist
• Jack Brickhouse, Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster
• Paul Brickman, writer-director, Risky Business, Men Don't Leave
• Donald Briggs, actor
• Nancy Brinker, ambassador, winner of Presidential Medal of Freedom
• John Briscoe, pitcher for Oakland A's 1991–96
• Nicole Briscoe, sportscaster, Miss Teen Illinois 1998 (born in Wisconsin)
• Frank Brisko, auto racer, 12 times in Indianapolis 500
• Paul Brittain, actor, comedian, cast member on Saturday Night Live
• Frederick A. Britten, 22-year U.S. Representative
• David Broder, journalist, author, 1973 Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post columnist
• Jayne Brook, actress, Chicago Hope, The District
• Charles W. Brooks, World War I veteran, U.S. Senator of Illinois 1940–49
• Gwendolyn Brooks, poet (born in Kansas)
• Phil Brooks, professional wrestler and WWE Champion under ring name "CM Punk"
• Rachel Brosnahan, Emmy-winning actress, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (born in Wisconsin)
• Maya-Camille Broussard, chef and television personality
• Bill Brown, fullback for Minnesota Vikings, four-time Pro Bowl selection
• Bobbi Brown, CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
• Buck Brown, cartoonist
• Chelsea Brown, actress, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
• Chris Brown, NFL running back 2003–09
• Corwin Brown, defensive back, coach for New England Patriots
• Dee Brown, guard for Illinois 2005 NCAA runners-up, Big Ten Player of the Year
• Dee Brown, author, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, librarian and alumnus of Illinois (born in Louisiana)
• Emil Brown, MLB outfielder 1997–2009
• Jason Brown, figure skater, 2015 U.S. champion
• Jesse Brown, U.S. Secretary of Veterans' Affairs 1993–97 (born in Michigan)
• Lorenzo Brown, player in Israeli Basketball Premier League
• Mike Brown, NHL wing 2007-16
• Nancy Elizabeth Brown, highly decorated U.S. Navy Vice Admiral
• Oscar Brown, songwriter
• Patrick Brown, NFL offensive tackle 2009-13
• Peter Brown, songwriter, "Material Girl"
• Roy Brown, children's entertainer, The Bozo Show, Garfield Goose and Friends (born in Arizona)
• Sergio Brown, NFL safety 2010-16
• Shannon Brown, guard for eight NBA teams
• Theotis Brown, NFL running back 1979–83
• Tony Brown, NBA player and coach
• Warren Brown, early 20th Century sportswriter
• Orville Hickman Browning, completed U.S. Senate term of Stephen A. Douglas, U.S. Secretary of Interior (born in Kentucky)
• David Bruce, actor, The Mad Ghoul, Lady on a Train
• Hank Bruder, NFL guard 1931–39, Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
• Don Brumm, NFL defensive tackle 1963–72
• Avery Brundage, athlete, decathlon and pentathlon, President of International Olympic Committee 1952–72
• Liz Brunner, television journalist, 1979 Miss Illinois
• Doug Bruno, women's basketball coach, DePaul University, 2012 U.S. Olympic team
• Hal Bruno, political journalist
• Jalen Brunson, NBA player, two-time NCAA champion with Villanova
• Milton Brunson, gospel musician
• Stephen L. Brusatte, paleontologist
• Charles W. Bryan, mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska 1915–17 and two-term Governor of Nebraska
• Johnny Bryan, pro football player and team owner
• Mary Baird Bryan, attorney and suffragist
• William Jennings Bryan, politician (Democrat), U.S. Secretary of State 1913–15, presidential candidate 1896, 1900, 1908
• Corbin Bryant, NFL player for Buffalo Bills
• Em Bryant, guard for 1969 NBA champion Boston Celtics
• Kelci Bryant, diver, silver medalist at 2012 London Olympics
• Rosalyn Bryant, sprinter, silver medalist at 1976 Summer Olympics
• Bob Bryar, musician, My Chemical Romance drummer

Bu–Bz

Dick Butkus

• Ray Buchanan, NFL defensive back 1993–2004
• Marisa Buchheit, singer, 2014 Miss Illinois
• Ellsworth B. Buck, U.S. Representative 1944-49
• Frank Buck, hunter, zookeeper, actor (born in Texas)
• Bob Buckhorn, mayor of Tampa, Florida 2011-19
• The Buckinghams, pop group, "Kind of a Drag"
• Tom Buckingham, film director
• Quinn Buckner, basketball player, winner of high school, NCAA, Olympic and NBA championships
• John Carl Buechler, horror movie writer/director, special effects artist
• Doug Buffone, linebacker for Chicago Bears, sportscaster (born in Pennsylvania)
• John Buford, Civil War general (born in Kentucky)
• Napoleon Bonaparte Buford, Civil War general (born in Kentucky)
• Kathleen Buhle, executive, ex-wife of Hunter Biden
• Bryan Bulaga, offensive tackle for Green Bay Packers
• Richard Bull, actor, Little House on the Prairie, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
• Storm Bull, musician
• John Whitfield Bunn, financier, treasurer of Abe Lincoln campaign (born in New Jersey)
• Elbridge Ayer Burbank, artist
• Horatio C. Burchard, director of U.S. Mint 1879–85, U.S. Representative 1869–79 (born in New York)
• Jacob Burck, cartoonist for Chicago Sun-Times 1938–1982 (born in Poland)
• Nick Burdi, MLB pitcher
• Hannibal Buress, stand-up comedian, actor, The Eric Andre Show, Broad City
• Anne M. Burke, Illinois Supreme Court justice, co-founder of Special Olympics
• Bobby Burke, MLB pitcher 1927–37
• Edward M. Burke, politician (Democrat), Chicago alderman 1969-2023
• Johnny Burke, lyricist in Songwriters Hall of Fame (born in California)
• Kathleen Burke, actress, Island of Lost Souls, The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
• Leo Burnett, advertising executive
• W. R. Burnett, novelist, screenwriter, Little Caesar, Nobody Lives Forever, High Sierra (born in Ohio)
• Smiley Burnette, country singer and musician, Western actor
• Daniel H. Burnham, architect, Chicago city planner (born in New York)
• Ben Burns, newspaper and magazine editor
• Heather Burns, actress, Bored to Death, Miss Congeniality and its sequel
• Ronnie Burns, actor, Burns and Allen
• Pete Burnside, pitcher for six MLB teams
• Hedy Burress, actress, Foxfire, Boston Common
• Roland Burris, U.S. Senate appointee to succeed Barack Obama 2009-10, Illinois Attorney General
• Edgar Rice Burroughs, author, creator of Tarzan
• Cheryl Burton, television journalist
• Ed Busch, MLB infielder 1943–45
• Misty Buscher, 57th mayor of Springfield
• Samuel T. Busey, Civil War general, politician (born in Indiana)
• Homer Bush, MLB infielder 1997-2004, member of 1998 World Series champion New York Yankees
• Fred A. Busse, postmaster, Mayor of Chicago 1907–11
• Cheri Bustos, U.S. Representative 2013-23
• Fanny Butcher, influential critic and editor
• Mike Butcher, MLB pitching coach
• Drew Butera, catcher for 2015 World Series champion Kansas City Royals
• Dick Butkus, Hall of Fame football player for Illinois and Chicago Bears, actor
• Luke Butkus, NFL assistant coach
• Brett Butler, MLB outfielder 1981–97 (born in California)
• Daws Butler, voice of Yogi Bear, other cartoon characters (born in Ohio)
• Jerry Butler, singer in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Michael Butler, theatrical producer
• Paul Butler, polo champion, founder of Oak Brook and Butler National Golf Club
• Robert L. Butler, 50-year mayor of Marion, Illinois
• Paul Butterfield, musician in Blues Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Dave Butz, defensive lineman for Washington Redskins, St. Louis Cardinals, two-time Super Bowl champion
• Ernie Byfield, hotelier, founder of The Pump Room
• Will Bynum, NBA point guard 2006–15
• John Byrum, screenwriter and director, Heart Beat, Duets, The Razor's Edge
• Tim Byrdak, pitcher for five MLB teams
• Jane Byrne, first female Mayor of Chicago
• Jeff Bzdelik, head coach, Denver Nuggets, Air Force, Colorado, Wake Forest

C

Ca–Cd

Sarah Wayne Callies

Danielle Campbell

Al Capone

• Frances Xavier Cabrini, nun, missionary, canonized saint (born in Austria)
• Leon Cadore, MLB player 1915–24, pitched a record 26 innings in one game
• Calvin Brainerd Cady, musician and professor
• Jack Cafferty, political commentator for CNN 2005–12
• Beth Cahill, comedian
• Leo Cahill, CFL coach and executive
• Jonathan Cain, musician with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Journey
• Frank Calabrese Sr., organized crime figure
• Nicholas Calabrese, organized crime figure
• Jessica Calalang, figure skater
• Ben F. Caldwell, banker, U.S. Representative 1899–1905
• L. Scott Caldwell, actress, Lost, Queens Supreme
• Corky Calhoun, NBA forward 1972–80
• Frank Caliendo, comedian
• Earnest Elmo Calkins, advertising executive
• Bill Callahan, head coach of Oakland Raiders 2002–03 and Nebraska Cornhuskers 2004–07
• Frances Callier, actress, comedian, Hannah Montana
• Sarah Wayne Callies, actress, The Walking Dead, Prison Break, Colony
• Ann Hampton Callaway, singer and actress
• John Callaway, public television journalist
• Liz Callaway, singer and actress
• Chris Calloway, NFL wide receiver 1990–2000
• George H. Cameron, World War I general
• Julia Cameron, writer, second wife of Martin Scorsese
• Bruce Campbell, MLB outfielder 1930–42
• Danielle Campbell, actress, The Originals, Tell Me a Story
• Heather Anne Campbell, comedian
• Louise Campbell, actress, The Star Maker, Night Club Scandal
• Tom Campbell, U.S. Representative in California 1989–2001
• Marvin Camras, inventor
• Larry Canada, NFL running back 1978–81
• Tony Canadeo, halfback for Green Bay Packers 1941–52, Pro Football Hall of Fame
• Vincent Canby, film critic, New York Times
• Glenn Canfield Jr., metallurgist and businessman
• Joe Cannon, politician (Republican), Speaker of the House 1903–11 (born in North Carolina)
• Kay Cannon, screenwriter and director, Pitch Perfect, Blockers, Cinderella
• Jim Cantalupo, CEO of McDonald's Corporation 1991–2004
• Shorty Cantlon, runner-up in 1930 Indianapolis 500, killed in 1947 race
• Homaro Cantu, restaurateur (born in Washington)
• Dominique Canty, pro basketball player
• Al Capone, gangster, bootlegger, boss of Chicago Outfit, subject of Capone, The Untouchables (born in New York)
• Frank Capone, organized crime figure, brother of Al (born in New York)
• John Caponera, comedian, actor, The Good Life
• Antonio "Tony Bananas" Caponigro, consigliere of Angelo Bruno in Philadelphia crime family
• Buzz Capra, MLB pitcher 1971–77
• The Caravans, gospel singers
• Perry Caravello, comedian, skateboarder, star of Windy City Heat
• Harry Caray, Hall of Fame broadcaster for Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs (born in Missouri)
• Brian Cardinal, forward for six NBA teams
• Steve Carell, actor and comedian, Second City alumnus (born in Massachusetts)
• Gabe Carimi, All-American and NFL football player
• Thomas Carlin, Governor of Illinois 1838–42; Carlinville named for him (born in Kentucky)
• Amy Carlson, actress, Third Watch, Blue Bloods
• Hal Carlson, MLB pitcher 1917–30
• Mark Carlson, MLB umpire
• John P. Carmichael, sportswriter
• Chuck Carney, football and basketball All-American
• Sue Carol, talent agent, wife of Alan Ladd
• J. C. Caroline, halfback for Illinois, defensive back for Chicago Bears
• Ed Carpenter, auto racer, runner-up in 2018 Indianapolis 500, pole sitter 2013, 2014, 2018
• John Alden Carpenter, composer
• Philo Carpenter, pharmacist
• John Carpino, president of MLB's Los Angeles Angels
• Allan Carr, producer, Grease, Saturday Night Fever
• Charmian Carr, actress, The Sound of Music
• Darleen Carr, actress, The Smith Family, The Beguiled
• Marian Carr, actress, San Quentin, Ring of Fear
• Chico Carrasquel, shortstop for White Sox, first Latin starter in All-Star Game (born in Venezuela)
• Mark Carreon, MLB player 1987–96
• Connor Carrick, NHL defenseman
• Janet Carroll, actress, Risky Business, Family Business
• Lucille Carroll, Hollywood studio executive
• Jenny Lou Carson, sharpshooter, country music singer, in Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
• Terrence C. Carson, actor, voice actor, Living Single, Star Wars: Clone Wars
• Bryan Carter, musician, 2023 Tony Award winner for Some Like It Hot (born in Missouri)
• Johnny Carter, singer, The Flamingos
• Myra Carter, stage actress
• Maurice Carthon, NFL running back and coach
• James Cartwright, USMC general, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
• Peter Cartwright, revivalist (born in Virginia)
• William Frank Carver, Wild West sharpshooter and showman
• Marty Casey, musician
• Robert J. Casey, decorated soldier and correspondent
• Zadok Casey, founder of Mount Vernon, Illinois, lieutenant governor, U.S. Representative (born in Georgia)
• Vera Caspary, author, Laura
• Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator of Louisiana
• Claudia Cassidy, music and drama critic
• Dan Castellaneta, actor, The Simpsons, The Pursuit of Happyness, Happy Feet
• John Castino, MLB infielder 1979–84, 1979 A.L. Rookie of the Year
• Latham Castle, judge, Illinois Attorney General 1952-59
• Leonard Caston Jr., musician and songwriter
• Anthony Castonzo, offensive lineman for Indianapolis Colts
• Frank Catalano, saxophonist
• Wayne Catalano, horse racing trainer (born in Louisiana)
• George Catavolos, football coach
• Tamika Catchings, basketball player, winner of NCAA, WNBA and Olympic championships (born in New Jersey)
• Mark Catlin Sr., football coach for Iowa 1906–08
• Helen Tunnicliff Catterall, lawyer, historian
• Phil Cavarretta, player and manager for Chicago Cubs, 1945 National League MVP

Ce–Ch

Eugene Cernan

Anna Chlumsky

• Anton Cermak, politician (Democrat), assassinated Mayor of Chicago 1931–33 (born in Eastern Europe)
• Eugene Cernan, astronaut, commander of Apollo 17
• JoBe Cerny, actor, voice of Pillsbury Doughboy
• Jackie Cerone, mobster
• Exene Cervenka, singer with punk rock band X
• Peter Cetera, singer and songwriter, "Glory of Love"
• Tom T. Chamales, novelist
• Wes Chamberlain, MLB outfielder 1990–95
• John Chambers, Oscar-winning makeup artist
• Gower Champion, multiple Tony Award-winning dancer, choreographer and actor, Show Boat, Carnival, Hello, Dolly!
• Chance the Rapper, Grammy-winning hip-hop artist
• Frank Chance, Hall of Fame first baseman for Cubs (born in California)
• John Chancellor, television journalist, NBC news anchor
• Bill Chandler, basketball coach for Marquette 1930–51
• Gene Chandler, singer, "The Duke of Earl"
• George Chandler, actor
• Kyle Chandler, Emmy-winning actor, Friday Night Lights, Argo, Carol, The Wolf of Wall Street
• Raymond Chandler, author and screenwriter, The Big Sleep, Double Indemnity, The Long Goodbye, Farewell, My Lovely
• Melanie Chandra, actress, Code Black
• Jay Chandrasekhar, actor, comedian, film director
• Octave Chanute, aviation pioneer
• John Putnam Chapin, Mayor of Chicago 1846–47 (born in Vermont)
• Brenda Chapman, animator and film director, The Prince of Egypt, Brave
• Charles Chapman, mayor of Fullerton, California, founder of Chapman College
• Pleasant T. Chapman, educator, lawyer, U.S. Representative
• Ray Chapman, infielder for Cleveland Indians 1912–20 (born in Kentucky)
• Joe Charboneau, outfielder with Cleveland Indians 1980–82
• Ezzard Charles, boxing champion (born in Georgia)
• Nick Charles, broadcaster for CNN
• Hobart Chatfield-Taylor, author
• Wayne Chatfield-Taylor, commerce and treasury secretary to FDR
• Cheap Trick, band from Rockford in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Maurice Cheeks, basketball Hall of Famer and NBA coach
• Barry Cheesman, pro golfer
• Chris Chelios, Hall of Fame hockey player for Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks
• Erwin Chemerinsky, law professor
• Steve Chen, co-creator of YouTube (born in Taiwan)
• Virginia Cherrill, actress, City Lights, wife of Cary Grant
• Matthew A. Cherry, screenwriter and director
• Steve Cherundolo, head coach, Los Angeles FC soccer club
• Leonard Chess, music executive, founder of Chess Records (born in Poland)
• Lisa Chesson, Olympic hockey player
• Augustus Louis Chetlain, Civil War general (born in Missouri)
• Kelly Cheung, actress, Miss World 2012 contestant (born in Hong Kong)
• Elizabeth Pickett Chevalier, tobacco heiress, silent-film director and writer
• Chicago, musical group, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Judy Chicago, feminist artist and author
• Gery Chico, lawyer, politician, chairman of Illinois State Board of Education
• Brad Childress, head coach of Minnesota Vikings 2006–10
• The Chi-Lites, R & B group, "Have You Seen Her"
• Carl R. Chindblom, Cook County attorney, U.S. Representative 1919–33
• Bob Chinn, restaurateur (born in Minnesota)
• Burnett M. Chiperfield, veteran of Spanish–American War, U.S. Representative
• Robert B. Chiperfield, veteran of World War I, U.S. Representative
• Harry Chiti, catcher for four MLB teams
• Whitney Chitwood, stand-up comedian
• Kim Chizevsky-Nicholls, IFBB pro bodybuilder
• Anna Chlumsky, actress, My Girl, Veep, Inventing Anna
• Clyde L. Choate, politician, World War II Medal of Honor recipient
• Richard Christiansen, Chicago theater critic
• Greta Christina, atheist blogger, speaker, and author
• William Christopher, actor, M*A*S*H
• June Christy, big-band singer
• Amy Chua, professor at Yale Law School, author of World on Fire
• Kenneth Choi, actor, Sons of Anarchy, The Wolf of Wall Street
• Marguerite S. Church, psychologist, six-term U.S. Representative, widow of Ralph Church
• Ralph E. Church, lawyer, U.S. Representative 1935–49

Ci–Cn

Hillary Clinton

• Tony Cingrani, MLB pitcher 2012-18
• Gertrude Claire, silent-film actress
• Bud Clancy, MLB first baseman 1924–34
• Jim Clancy, pitcher for Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros
• Richard Clarida, economist, Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve 2018-22
• Bridgetta Clark, silent-film actress
• Colbert Clark, screenwriter and director
• Danny Clark, linebacker for five NFL teams
• Dee Clark, singer, "Raindrops"
• George Clark, football coach, Kansas State, Nebraska
• Keon Clark, NBA player 1998-2004
• Mark Clark, pitcher for five MLB teams
• Mark W. Clark, World War II general (born in South Carolina)
• Randy Clark, NFL lineman 1980–87
• Wesley Clark, U.S. Army general, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, 2004 presidential candidate
• Wilbur Clark, original owner of Desert Inn hotel in Las Vegas
• Alden W. Clausen, president of World Bank and Bank of America
• Otis Clay, musician in Blues Hall of Fame
• Ethel Clayton, early 20th Century actress
• David Clennon, actor, The Thing, Star 80, Being There
• James Cleveland, Grammy-winning gospel singer
• Nathaniel Clifton, player for New York Knicks, Harlem Globetrotters
• Hillary Clinton, attorney and politician, First Lady (1993–2000), U.S. Senator of New York (2000–2009) and U.S. Secretary of State; 2016 Democratic presidential nominee
• William H. Clothier, Oscar-nominated cinematographer

Coa–Com

Gary Cole

• Ed Coady, quarterback of first Notre Dame victory, 1888
• Pat Coady, Notre Dame quarterback, 1892
• Henry Ives Cobb Jr., artist and architect
• Junie Cobb, musician and bandleader (born in Arkansas)
• Silas B. Cobb, industrialist (born in Vermont)
• Ali Cobrin, actress, American Reunion, Lap Dance, The Baxters
• Annie Swan Coburn, art collector
• Catherine Amanda Coburn, journalist, editor
• Diablo Cody, Oscar-winning screenwriter, Juno
• Eleanor Coen, artist
• Ryan Cohan, jazz pianist
• Aaron Cohen, judoka
• Irwin Cohen, Olympic judoka
• Paul Cohen, music producer
• Selma Jeanne Cohen, dance teacher, historian
• Steve Cohen, Olympic judoka
• David Cohn, American-Israeli basketball player
• Sonny Cohn, trumpeter
• Mark Cohon, commissioner of Canadian Football League 2007-15
• Bryan Colangelo, NBA executive
• Jerry Colangelo, chairman of USA Basketball, owned Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns
• Stephen Colbert, comedian, alumnus of Northwestern and Second City (born in Washington, D.C.)
• Freddy Cole, jazz musician, brother of Nat King Cole
• Gary Cole, actor, The Brady Bunch Movie, Office Space, Midnight Caller, Fatal Vision, NCIS
• Ike Cole, jazz musician, brother of Nat King Cole
• James M. Cole, U.S. Deputy Attorney General under President Barack Obama
• Nat King Cole, singer, musician and actor, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (born in Alabama)
• Robert MacFarlan Cole III, chemical engineer, inventor, and author
• Bessie Coleman, aviator
• Ellis Coleman, Greco-Roman wrestler
• Gary Coleman, actor, Arnold Jackson on Diff'rent Strokes
• Gerald Coleman, ice hockey goalie
• John Coleman, TV weather forecaster (born in Texas)
• Tevin Coleman, running back for Atlanta Falcons (born in Georgia)
• Edward Coles, secretary to James Madison, second Governor of Illinois (born in Virginia)
• Michael Colgrass, winner of 1978 Pulitzer Prize for music
• Ned Colletti, general manager for Los Angeles Dodgers 2006–14
• Harold R. Collier, mayor of Berwyn, 18-year U.S. Representative
• Joe Collier, wide receiver for Northwestern and NFL coach
• Lou Collier, MLB player 1997–2004
• Bob Collins, radio personality (born in Florida)
• Cardiss Collins, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 1973–97 (born in Missouri)
• Chris Collins, basketball head coach for Northwestern
• Doug Collins, NBA and Olympic basketball player, head coach of four NBA teams, TV commentator
• Eddie Collins, Hall of Fame infielder, manager for White Sox (born in New York)
• George W. Collins, U.S. Representative 1970–72
• Jimmy Collins, NBA player for Chicago Bulls, head coach at Chicago State 1996-2010 (born in New York)
• Julia Collins, 20-time winner on TV's Jeopardy!
• Kreigh Collins, tennis player, 1899 US Open semi-finalist
• Marva Collins, educator (born in Alabama)
• Phil Collins, pitcher for three MLB teams
• Sherron Collins, NBA point guard
• James Colosimo, organized crime figure
• George Radcliffe Colton, U.S. Representative from Nebraska, governor of Puerto Rico
• Harvey Doolittle Colvin, city treasurer, Mayor of Chicago 1873–75 (born in New York)
• Ruth Johnson Colvin, literacy activist, Presidential Medal of Freedom
• Shawn Colvin, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter (born in South Dakota)
• Harry Combes, 20-year head basketball coach at Illinois
• Charles Comiskey, founding owner of Chicago White Sox, member of baseball Hall of Fame
• Chuck Comiskey, owner of White Sox 1956–61
• Grace Comiskey, owner of White Sox 1939–56
• J. Louis Comiskey, owner of White Sox 1931–39
• Common, Oscar, Emmy and Grammy-winning rap musician, songwriter, producer, actor
• J. T. Compher, NHL center, 2022 Stanley Cup champion with Colorado Avalanche
• Ann Compton, television journalist

Con–Coz

Robert Conrad

• Douglas Conant, CEO of the Campbell Soup Company
• Kate Condon, opera singer
• Zez Confrey, musician
• Edwin H. Conger, ambassador, congressman, Civil War officer
• Jocko Conlan, Hall of Fame baseball umpire
• Darlene Conley, actress, The Bold and the Beautiful
• Mike Conley Sr., athlete, gold medalist, triple jump, 1992 Barcelona Olympics
• Bart Conner, gymnast, gold medalist, parallel bars, 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
• Mike Connolly, gossip columnist
• George Connor, Hall of Fame offensive tackle and linebacker for Chicago Bears
• Jimmy Connors, tennis player, five-time US Open champion, twice Wimbledon champion, ranked No. 1 in world
• Robert Conrad, actor, Hawaiian Eye, The Wild Wild West, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Palm Springs Weekend
• Bill Conroy, MLB catcher 1935–44
• Donald Conroy, Marine colonel, father of Pat Conroy
• Sean Considine, safety for five NFL teams
• Hollis Conway, high jumper, two-time Olympic medalist
• Brian Cook, forward for Illinois and five NBA teams, 2003 Big Ten Player of the Year
• Daniel Pope Cook, lawyer, publisher, state's first attorney general; Cook County named for him (born in Kentucky)
• Elisha Cook Jr., character actor, The Maltese Falcon, Shane, The Killing, The Big Sleep
• John Pope Cook, Civil War general, mayor of Springfield
• Toi Cook, NFL defensive back 1987-97, played for Super Bowl XXIX champion San Francisco 49ers
• Sam Cooke, singer, "You Send Me", recipient of Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (born in Mississippi)
• William F. Coolbaugh, 19th Century banker (born in Pennsylvania)
• Jack Cooley, pro and Notre Dame basketball player
• Ron Coomer, infielder for Minnesota Twins, sportscaster
• Sam Coonrod, MLB pitcher
• Cynthia Cooper, Hall of Fame basketball player and coach, four-time WNBA champion
• D. J. Cooper, player in Israeli Basketball Premier League
• Jerome Cooper, drummer
• Job Adams Cooper, Governor of Colorado 1889–91
• Martin Cooper, inventor of modern cell phone
• Maxine Cooper, actress, Kiss Me Deadly
• Wyllis Cooper, radio writer, screenwriter
• Ira C. Copley, publisher, U.S. Representative 1911–23
• Chet Coppock, sportscaster
• Ben Corbett, film actor
• George Corbett, running back for Chicago Bears 1932–38
• Virginia Lee Corbin, actress (born in Arizona)
• Tom Corcoran, politician (Republican), four-term U.S. Representative
• Kevin Cordes, NCAA champion swimmer
• Billy Corgan, musician for alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins
• Bartlett Cormack, playwright and screenwriter
• Jim Cornelison, tenor, anthem singer
• Don Cornelius, television host, producer, creator of Soul Train
• Lillian Cornell, singer and actress
• Frank Cornish, NFL lineman 1990–95
• Frank J. Corr, alderman, acting Mayor of Chicago 1933
• Charles Correll, co-creator and star of Amos 'n' Andy
• Lee Corso, football coach, Indiana, Louisville, sportscaster for ESPN
• Eldzier Cortor, artist (born in Virginia)
• Joe Corvo, NHL player 2002-14
• Dave Corzine, center for DePaul and Chicago Bulls
• Jon Corzine, CEO of Goldman Sachs, U.S. Senator of New Jersey 2001–06, Governor 2006–10
• Pete Cosey, guitarist for Miles Davis
• Jerry F. Costello, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 1988–2013
• Neal Cotts, pitcher for 2005 World Series champion White Sox
• John Coughlin, politician (Democrat), Chicago alderman 1893–1938
• John Coughlin, television meteorologist
• Johnny Coulon, boxer, bantamweight champion 1910–14 (born in Canada)
• Jim Courtright, Wild West gunfighter, lawman
• Kirk Cousins, quarterback for Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons
• Robert Covington, NBA forward
• Bryan Cox, linebacker for Miami Dolphins and Super Bowl XXXVI champion New England Patriots
• Jim Cox, MLB player 1973–76
• John H. Cox, businessman, politician
• Sonny Cox, musician, coach (born in Ohio)
• Wally Cox, actor, Mister Peepers, Underdog (born in Michigan)
• Dale Coyne, auto racing driver and executive
• Kendall Coyne, hockey player, silver medalist at 2014 Winter Olympics
• Chief Keef (Keith Cozart), rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer
• James Gould Cozzens, novelist, By Love Possessed

Cr–Cz

Cindy Crawford

John Cusack

• Wallace Craig, experimental psychologist, behavior scientist (born in Canada)
• Yvonne Craig, actress, Batman, Kissin' Cousins
• Dan Crane, dentist, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 1979-85
• Phil Crane, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 1969–2005
• Cindy Crawford, supermodel, cosmetics entrepreneur, actress and TV personality, House of Style
• Corey Crawford, goaltender for Chicago Blackhawks 2006-20, two-time Stanley Cup champion (born in Canada)
• Danny Crawford, NBA referee
• Drew Crawford, basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
• Ellen Crawford, actress, ER
• Jim Crawford, MLB pitcher 1973–78
• Oliver Crawford, blacklisted screenwriter
• Dewitt Clinton Cregier, engineer, mason, Mayor of Chicago 1889–91 (born in New York)
• John Crerar, industrialist, railroad director (born in New York)
• Jim Crews, basketball player for 1976 NCAA champion Indiana, head coach for Evansville, Army, St. Louis
• Michael Crichton, author, screenwriter, director, Jurassic Park, ER, Westworld, Rising Sun, Coma, Disclosure
• Michele Crider, opera singer
• Fritz Crisler, football head coach for Michigan, Minnesota, Princeton
• John P. Cromwell, submarine commander
• James Cronin, physicist, 1980 Nobel Prize
• Kevin Cronin, lead vocalist for REO Speedwagon
• Shawn Cronin, NHL defenseman 1988–95
• Casey Crosby, pitcher for Detroit Tigers 2012
• Jim Crowley, halfback for Notre Dame, NFL player, Michigan State coach, College Football Hall of Fame
• Henry Crown, businessman, philanthropist
• Lester Crown, businessman, philanthropist
• Arthur Crudup, musician, "That's All Right" (born in Mississippi)
• Dave Cruikshank, speed skater, four-time Olympian
• The Cryan' Shames, rock band
• Bob Cryder, NFL guard 1978–86
• Walt Cudzik, NFL center 1954–64
• Melinda Culea, actress, Brotherly Love, Knots Landing, The A-Team
• John Cullerton, politician
• William J. Cullerton, decorated World War II pilot
• Philip Hart Cullom, admiral
• Shelby Moore Cullom, lawyer, Governor of Illinois 1877–1883, U.S. Senator 1883–1913 (born in Kentucky)
• Edith Cummings, golfer, 1923 U.S. Women's Amateur champion
• Terry Cummings, player for DePaul and seven NBA teams, 1983 NBA Rookie of the Year
• Lester Cuneo, silent-film actor
• Barbara Flynn Currie, politician (Democrat), state representative 1979-2019
• Betty Currie, personal secretary to President Bill Clinton
• Adrianne Curry, model and America's Next Top Model winner
• Eddy Curry, center for four NBA teams, fourth pick of 2001 NBA draft
• Alan Curtis, actor, High Sierra, Buck Privates
• Charlotte Curtis, journalist, New York Times
• James Curtiss, Mayor of Chicago 1847–51 (born in Connecticut)
• Mary Curzon, baroness
• Ann Cusack, actress, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, Maggie
• Joan Cusack, actress, Working Girl, In & Out, Broadcast News, School of Rock, Toys, Toy Story 2, Shameless
• John Cusack, actor, Eight Men Out, Con Air, High Fidelity, The Grifters, Grosse Pointe Blank, 1408, 2012
• Matt Cushing, NFL tight end 1999–2004
• Clive Cussler, best-selling novelist, Raise the Titanic!, Sahara, creator of Dirk Pitt
• Ethan Cutkosky, actor, Shameless
• Slade Cutter, decorated World War II submarine officer
• Mike Cvengros, MLB pitcher 1922–29
• Ziggy Czarobski, Hall of Fame tackle for Notre Dame

D

Da–Dd

Owen Daniels

Miles Davis

• Bob Dahl, NFL lineman 1991–97
• Bill Daily, actor, I Dream of Jeannie, The Bob Newhart Show (born in Iowa)
• John Francis Daley, actor, Bones, Freaks and Geeks
• John P. Daley, Cook County commissioner
• Richard J. Daley, politician (Democrat), member of Illinois State Assembly, Mayor of Chicago 1955–1976
• Richard M. Daley, politician (Democrat), attorney, Illinois state senator, Mayor of Chicago 1989–2011, son of Richard J. Daley
• William M. Daley, 1997-2000 U.S. Secretary of Commerce and 2011-12 White House Chief of Staff
• Rick Dalpos, pro golfer
• Dorothy Dalton, silent-film actress
• Joel Daly, television journalist (born in Montana)
• Lar Daly, perennial politician
• Bill Damaschke, president of Warner Bros. animation
• Mark Damon, producer and actor
• Anthony D'Andrea, organized crime figure (born in Sicily)
• Ben Daniels, lawman, one of Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders
• Bert Daniels, MLB outfielder 1910–14
• Owen Daniels, NFL tight end, played for Super Bowl 50 champion Denver Broncos
• Randy Daniels, politician (Republican), Secretary of State of New York, Deputy Mayor of New York City
• Shirley Danz, pro baseball player
• Eleanor Dapkus, pro baseball player
• Severn Darden, actor, charter member of Second City (born in Louisiana)
• Scott Darling, NHL goaltender, played for 2015 Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks
• Erik Darnell, NASCAR driver for Roush Fenway Racing
• Lisa Darr, actress, Popular, Life As We Know It, Flesh 'n' Blood
• Frankie Darro, actor
• Clarence Darrow, renowned Chicago-based attorney, Leopold and Loeb case, Scopes Trial (born in Ohio)
• Justin Whitlock Dart Sr., executive of Walgreens, Rexall
• Tom Dart, sheriff of Cook County
• Kristin Dattilo, actress, The Chris Isaak Show, Hitz
• Brian Daubach, MLB outfielder, minor-league manager
• Doris Davenport, actress, The Westerner
• George Davenport, frontiersman, Rock Island settler, Davenport, Iowa named for him (born in England)
• Bob Davidson, baseball umpire
• Andrew Davis, conductor, Lyric Opera of Chicago 2000-21 (born in England)
• Andrew Davis, film director, The Fugitive, Under Siege, A Perfect Murder, The Guardian
• Anthony Davis, 2012 NCAA basketball champion with Kentucky, first pick of 2012 NBA draft, 2020 NBA champion with Los Angeles Lakers
• Carl Davis, boxing cruiserweight champion, 2010
• Carl Davis, music producer
• Clifton Davis, actor and songwriter, "Never Can Say Goodbye"
• Corey Davis, NFL wide receiver
• Danny K. Davis, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative
• David Davis, campaign manager of Abe Lincoln, U.S. Senator, Supreme Court justice (born in Maryland)
• Dorothy Salisbury Davis, crime novelist
• Edith Luckett Davis, mother of Nancy Reagan (born in Virginia)
• Floyd Davis, co-winner of 1941 Indianapolis 500
• George Davis, magazine editor
• George R. Davis, Civil War captain, U.S. Representative (born in Massachusetts)
• Jessie Bartlett Davis, opera contralto
• Miles Davis, jazz musician, bandleader and composer, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
• Orbert Davis, trumpeter
• Rece Davis, television sportscaster
• Richard Davis, jazz musician
• Scott Davis, defensive end for Los Angeles Raiders 1988–94
• Shani Davis, two-time Olympic and world champion speed skater
• Zachary Taylor Davis, architect, Comiskey Park, Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary
• Clinton Davisson, Nobel Prize-winning physicist who discovered electron diffraction
• Charles G. Dawes, ambassador, Vice President of United States 1925–29, winner of Nobel Peace Prize (born in Ohio)
• Henry M. Dawes, oil executive, Illinois banker, U.S. comptroller (born in Ohio)
• Rufus C. Dawes, president of Commercial Club of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry (born in Ohio)
• Jimmy Dawkins, blues musician (born in Mississippi)
• Johnny Dawson, golfer, course designer
• William L. Dawson, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 1943–70 (born in Georgia)
• J. Edward Day, lawyer and United States Postmaster General 1961–63
• Todd Day, basketball player, all-time scoring leader for Arkansas

De–Dh

Bruce Dern

Susan Dey

• Margia Dean, actress and Miss America 1939 runner-up
• William F. Dean, World War II and Korean War general
• Jeffery Deaver, mystery novelist
• Billy DeBeck, cartoonist, creator of Barney Google
• Eugene V. Debs, socialist, IWW union leader, presidential candidate (born in Indiana)
• H. Joel Deckard, U.S. Representative for Indiana 1979–83
• Steve Decker, MLB catcher 1990–99
• Bill DeCorrevont, Northwestern and pro football player
• Karen DeCrow, president of National Organization for Women
• Frances Dee, actress, Wells Fargo, Four Faces West (born in California)
• Lola Dee, singer
• Merri Dee, television personality
• John Deere, founder of Deere & Company (born in Vermont)
• Archie Dees, two-time Big Ten basketball MVP (born in Mississippi)
• Dudley DeGroot, coach of Washington Redskins and college teams
• Jack DeJohnette, jazz drummer
• Paul DeJong, MLB player (born in Florida)
• Lois Delander, first Miss America from Illinois (1927)
• Frederic Delano, railroad president, uncle of FDR (born in New York)
• Lea DeLaria, actress, Orange Is the New Black
• Vaughn De Leath, singer
• Floyd Dell, novelist and playwright
• The Dells, singing group, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Al Demaree, MLB pitcher 1912–19
• AnnMaria De Mars, technology executive, author, world champion judoka; mother of Ronda Rousey
• Bruce DeMars, four-star U.S. Navy admiral
• William Dembski, mathematician, philosopher and theologian
• Ray Demmitt, MLB outfielder 1909–19
• Charles S. Deneen, two-term Governor of Illinois
• Christopher Denham, actor, Argo, Sound of My Voice
• Edward E. Denison, politician, U.S. Representative 1915–31
• Elias Smith Dennis, politician, Civil War general (born in New York)
• Richard Dent, Hall of Fame defensive lineman for Chicago Bears, MVP of Super Bowl XX (born in Georgia)
• Thomas Dent, 19th Century attorney
• Justin Dentmon, pro basketball player, 2010 top scorer in Israel Premier League
• Grant DePorter, restaurateur
• Oscar Stanton De Priest, U.S. Representative, civil rights advocate, first African American elected to Congress in 20th Century (born in Alabama)
• Bruce Dern, Oscar-nominated actor, Black Sunday, The Great Gatsby, Silent Running, Family Plot, Coming Home, Nebraska
• Ed Derwinski, politician, U.S. Representative 1959–83 and U.S. Secretary of Veteran Affairs 1989–92
• Tony DeSantis, theater owner, Drury Lane
• Jackie DeShannon, singer, "What the World Needs Now Is Love"
• Paul Des Jardien, University of Chicago center, College Football Hall of Fame, MLB pitcher (born in Kansas)
• Sam DeStefano, mobster
• Reid Detmers, MLB pitcher, 2022 no-hitter for Los Angeles Angels
• Armand Deutsch, film producer
• William Emmett Dever, Mayor of Chicago 1923–27 (born in Massachusetts)
• Richard A. Devine, lawyer, Cook County State's Attorney 1996-2008
• Karla DeVito, singer and actress
• Laura Devon, actress, Red Line 7000, Goodbye Charlie
• Peter De Vries, author, Pete 'n' Tillie, Reuben, Reuben
• James Dewar, baker, creator of Hostess Twinkie
• John Dewey, philosopher (born in Vermont)
• Lee DeWyze, singer, American Idol Season 9 winner
• Susan Dey, Golden Globe-winning actress, The Partridge Family, L.A. Law
• Dennis DeYoung, musician for rock band Styx

Di–Dn

Walt Disney

• Douglas Diamond, economist, 2022 Nobel Prize winner
• David Díaz, lightweight boxing champion 2007–08
• Victor Diaz, baseball player (born in Dominican Republic)
• Andy Dick, comedian, NewsRadio (born in South Carolina)
• Philip K. Dick, science-fiction author, stories became films Blade Runner, Minority Report, Total Recall
• Augustus Dickens, brother of Charles Dickens (born in England)
• Annamary Dickey, opera singer
• Basil Dickey, screenwriter
• Frances Dickinson, physician, clubwoman, writer
• Johnny Dickshot, MLB outfielder 1936–45
• Bo Diddley, rock and blues musician, composer, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (born in Mississippi)
• Nelson Diebel, swimmer, 1992 Olympic gold medalist
• David Diehl, offensive tackle, two-time Super Bowl champion with New York Giants 2003–13
• Pony Diehl, Wild West outlaw
• Doug Dieken, offensive lineman for Cleveland Browns 1971–84
• Ryan Diem, offensive tackle for Super Bowl XLI champion Indianapolis Colts 2001–11
• Scott Dierking, running back for New York Jets 1977–83
• William H. Dieterich, U.S. Senator of Illinois 1933–39
• Charles Henry Dietrich, U.S. Senator and Governor of Nebraska
• Vince DiFrancesca, football coach, Western Illinois, Iowa State
• Tracy Dildy, basketball coach for Chicago State 2010-18
• John Dillinger, notorious bank robber, lived and died in Chicago, subject of films Dillinger, Public Enemies (born in Indiana)
• Frank Dillon, baseball player, Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame
• Melinda Dillon, Oscar-nominated actress, A Christmas Story, Absence of Malice, Close Encounters of the Third Kind
• Paul Dinello, actor, comedian, The Colbert Report
• Gerald Di Pego, screenwriter, Sharky's Machine, Message in a Bottle
• Everett Dirksen, politician (Republican), United States Senator 1951–69, Senate Minority Leader
• Louis Disbrow, auto racer, drove in first four Indianapolis 500s
• Roy O. Disney, co-founder of Walt Disney Productions
• Walt Disney, iconic film and TV director, producer and animator, Disney studio founder and creator of Disneyland
• Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame pro football player and coach, TV commentator (born in Pennsylvania)
• Michael Diversey, brewer, 19th Century alderman (born in Germany)
• Alan J. Dixon, politician (Democrat), state treasurer, U.S. Senator 1981–93
• Jessy Dixon, gospel singer
• Leo Dixon, MLB catcher 1925–29
• Malik Dixon, basketball player, top scorer in 2005 Israel Premier League
• Sherwood Dixon, lieutenant governor under Adlai Stevenson II
• Willie Dixon, blues musician (born in Mississippi)

Do–Dt

• Conrad Dobler, NFL offensive lineman 1972–81
• Larry Doby, baseball pioneer, outfielder, manager for Chicago White Sox (born in South Carolina)
• Townsend F. Dodd, World War I pilot, Distinguished Service Medal
• Katherine Sturges Dodge, illustrator
• Dorothy L. Dodson, U.S. champion in javelin and shot put
• John Doe, actor and musician with band X
• Eddie Doherty, journalist, Oscar-nominated screenwriter
• Edward A. Doisy, biochemist, 1943 Nobel Prize
• Caroline Dolehide, Wimbledon and U.S. Open doubles semi-finalist
• Courtney Dolehide, captain of UCLA's 2014 NCAA tennis champions
• Dave Dombrowski, MLB executive
• Jim Donahue, 19th Century baseball player
• John Donahoe, CEO of Nike, chairman of PayPal
• Mark Donahue, lineman for Michigan and Cincinnati Bengals
• Luke Donald, professional golfer, 1999 NCAA champion for Northwestern (born in England)
• Dorothy Donegan, jazz pianist
• Mike Donlin, baseball player and actor
• George Donner, organizer of Donner Party (born in North Carolina)
• Ral Donner, singer
• Professor Mike Donovan, middleweight boxer of bare-knuckle era
• Jimmy Dore, comedian, political commentator
• Tom Dore, basketball player and broadcaster
• Dolores Dorn, actress, The Bounty Hunter, Underworld U.S.A.
• Thomas A. Dorsey, gospel musician
• John Dos Passos, novelist
• Ayo Dosunmu, basketball player for Illinois and Chicago Bulls
• Emily Taft Douglas, politician, U.S. Representative, first female Democrat from state elected to Congress
• Mike Douglas, singer and television talk-show host
• Paul Douglas, professor, politician (Democrat), 18-year U.S. Senator of Illinois (born in Massachusetts)
• Stephen A. Douglas, politician (Democrat), U.S. Senator 1847–61, presidential candidate vs. Abe Lincoln (born in Vermont)
• John A. Dowie, faith healer, Zion, Illinois founder (born in Scotland)
• Dave Downey, basketball player, holder of University of Illinois single-game scoring record
• Jim Downey, writer, Saturday Night Live
• Mike Downey, Los Angeles and Chicago newspaper columnist
• Susan Downey, film producer, Sherlock Holmes, Iron Man 2, The Judge, wife of Robert Downey Jr.
• Wayne A. Downing, four-star U.S. Army general
• Kathleen Doyle, pro basketball player, 2020 Big Ten Player of the Year
• Patti Solis Doyle, political consultant
• Larry Doyle, infielder, New York Giants, 1912 National League MVP
• Larry Doyle, writer, I Love You, Beth Cooper, The Simpsons
• Betsy Drake, actress, wife of Cary Grant (born in France)
• Francis M. Drake, Civil War general, Governor of Iowa
• Frank Drake, astronomer, astrophysicist
• John Drake, co-founder of Drake Hotel
• Johnny Drake, NFL running back 1937–41
• Tracy Drake, co-founder of Drake Hotel
• Yochi Dreazen, journalist
• Jack Drees, television sportscaster
• Tom Dreesen, comedian
• Lance Dreher, 1986 Mr. Universe
• Theodore Dreiser, author, social activist (born in Indiana)
• Chuck Dressen, football quarterback, baseball manager for Brooklyn Dodgers and four more MLB teams
• Paddy Driscoll, Hall of Fame quarterback and head coach for Chicago Cardinals and Chicago Bears
• Robert Drivas, actor, The Illustrated Man, Cool Hand Luke
• Vincent Drucci, mobster
• John Drury, television journalist
• Charles Dryden, early 20th Century sportswriter

Du–Dz

Michael Clarke Duncan

Robert Hugo Dunlap

• Fred Dubois, two-term U.S. Senator from Idaho
• Richard L. Duchossois, horse racing executive
• Kevin Duckworth, center for five NBA teams
• Tammy Duckworth, veteran of Iraq War, U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator (born in Thailand)
• Art Dufelmeier, played for 1947 Rose Bowl champion Illinois, coached Western Illinois 1960–68
• John Duff, counterfeiter, Revolutionary War scout
• Terrence A. Duffy, CEO of Chicago Mercantile Exchange
• Dennis Dugan, director, actor, Big Daddy, Beverly Hills Ninja, Happy Gilmore, Jack and Jill, Grown Ups
• Tom Duggan, television commentator
• Tony Dumas, NBA player 1994–98
• Sharon K.G. Dunbar, U.S. Air Force general
• Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education 2009–15
• Joseph Duncan, Governor of Illinois 1834–38, four-term U.S. Representative (born in Kentucky)
• Michael Clarke Duncan, actor, The Green Mile, Kung Fu Panda, Armageddon, Planet of the Apes
• Thomas Duncan, Civil War general
• Katherine Dunham, dancer and choreographer
• Russell E. Dunham, decorated World War II soldier
• Robert Hugo Dunlap, officer at Iwo Jima, winner of Medal of Honor
• Kevin Dunn, actor, Transformers, Nixon, Unstoppable, Veep
• Nora Dunn, actress, comedian, Saturday Night Live, Sisters, Bruce Almighty, Three Kings
• Edward Joseph Dunne, bishop of Dallas 1894–1910 (born in Ireland)
• Finley Peter Dunne, author and journalist
• Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne, Mayor of Chicago 1905–07 and Governor of Illinois 1913–17 (born in Connecticut)
• George Dunne, president of Cook County Commissioners 1969–91
• Murphy Dunne, actor, keyboard player for Blues Brothers
• Santiago Durango, musician, attorney (born in Colombia)
• Chad Durbin, pitcher for eight MLB teams
• Dick Durbin, politician (Democrat), senior U.S. Senator of Illinois, Majority Whip, U.S. Representative
• Jim Durkin, politician (Republican), state representative
• Lindsey Durlacher, Greco-Roman wrestler, bronze medalist at World Championships
• Charles Duryea, automotive pioneer
• Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, settler, founder of Chicago
• Erv Dusak, player for 1946 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals
• Charles Dvorak, pole vaulter, 1904 Olympic gold medalist
• Christian Dvorak, NHL forward
• Jim Dwyer, MLB outfielder, played for 1983 World Series champion Baltimore Orioles
• Conor Dwyer, swimmer, gold medalist at 2012 London Olympics
• Thomas Dyer, president of Chicago Board of Trade, Mayor of Chicago 1856–57 (born in Connecticut)
• Walter Dyett, musician and educator
• Jimmy Dykes, player and manager for White Sox (born in Pennsylvania)
• Ryan Dzingel, pro hockey player

E

Ea–Em

• Amelia Earhart, pioneer aviator, Chicago Hyde Park High graduate (born in Kansas)
• Glenn Earl, NFL safety 2004-09 (born in Michigan)
• Mary Tracy Earle, writer
• Jug Earp, pro football player
• Wyatt Earp, iconic American West lawman, subject of Tombstone, My Darling Clementine, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
• Earth, Wind & Fire, band in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• John Porter East, U.S. Senator for North Carolina 1981–86
• Martin Eberhard, co-founder of Tesla Motors
• Christine Ebersole, two-time Tony Award-winning actress and singer, Saturday Night Live, Ryan's Hope, 42nd Street
• Roger Ebert, film critic, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, television personality, co-host of Siskel & Ebert
• Buddy Ebsen, actor, The Beverly Hillbillies, Barnaby Jones, Captain January, Davy Crockett, Breakfast at Tiffany's
• Vilma Ebsen, dancer and actress, Broadway Melody of 1936
• Earl Eby, athlete, silver medalist in 1920 Summer Olympics
• Garrett Eckbo, landscape architect
• Walter Eckersall, fullback for Chicago 1905 national champions, Hall of Fame, sportswriter, referee
• William Eckert, Major League Baseball commissioner 1965–68
• James Eckhouse, actor, Beverly Hills, 90210
• Nora Eddington, actress, wife of Errol Flynn
• Dwight Eddleman, three-sport Illinois athlete, NBA All-Star
• J. W. Eddy, politician, lawyer, Angels Flight designer (born in New York)
• John R. Eden, 19th Century U.S. Representative (born in Kentucky)
• Jim Edgar, secretary of state and 1991–99 Governor of Illinois
• John Edgar, naval commander, land baron, politician (born in Ireland)
• Booker Edgerson, football cornerback (born in Arkansas)
• Robert W. Edgren, cartoonist, 1904 Olympic athlete
• Benjamin S. Edwards, 19th Century lawyer and politician
• Bruce Edwards, MLB catcher 1946–56
• India Edwards, vice-chair of Democratic National Committee 1950–56
• Jon Edwards, MLB pitcher 2014-19
• Ninian Edwards, politician (Democratic-Republican), U.S. Senator 1818–26 and Governor of Illinois 1826–30 (born in Maryland)
• Ninian Wirt Edwards, educator, married to sister of Mary Todd Lincoln
• Steve Edwards, pro football lineman
• Chandler Egan, NCAA, U.S. Amateur golf champion, course designer
• Edward Egan, cardinal, archbishop of New York 2000–2009
• Jennifer Egan, 2011 Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist
• John Egan, guard for Loyola basketball 1963 national champions
• John Joseph Egan, monsignor, civil rights activist
• Walter Egan, golfer, 1904 Olympic gold medalist
• Dave Eggers, writer, editor, and publisher, author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
• Rube Ehrhardt, MLB pitcher 1924–29
• Tim Ehrhardt, pole vaulter
• David Eigenberg, actor, Steve Brady on Sex and the City
• Deborah Eisenberg, short story writer, actress
• Brett Eldredge, country singer
• Charlie Elgar, bandleader (born in Louisiana)
• Karl Eller, original owner of Phoenix Suns, CEO of Circle K
• Kurt Elling, jazz singer
• Bump Elliott, halfback for Michigan and Purdue, coach at Michigan, athletic director at Iowa, College Football Hall of Fame
• Ezekiel Elliott, running back for Dallas Cowboys, 2015 Big Ten MVP, fourth pick of 2016 NFL draft
• Jake Elliott, kicker for Super Bowl LII champion Philadelphia Eagles
• Pete Elliott, football head coach for Nebraska, Illinois, Cal and Miami, College Football Hall of Fame
• Bo Ellis, basketball player for 1977 NCAA champion Marquette and Denver Nuggets
• Fred Ellis, cartoonist
• LaPhonso Ellis, center for four NBA teams
• Nelsan Ellis, actor, True Blood, Get On Up
• Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation, philanthropist, owner of Indian Wells Tennis Garden (born in New York)
• Daniel Ellsberg, activist who released Pentagon Papers
• Elmer E. Ellsworth, first Civil War casualty (born in New York)
• Bob Elson, Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster
• John Ely, pitcher for Los Angeles Dodgers 2010–12
• Melvin Ely, center-forward for five NBA teams
• Ari Emanuel, Hollywood superagent, co-CEO of William Morris Endeavor
• Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago 2011-19, U.S. Representative 2003–09, senior advisor to Bill Clinton 1993–98, Chief of Staff to Barack Obama 2009–10, U.S. Ambassador to Japan
• Louis Lincoln Emmerson, merchant, secretary of state and Governor of Illinois 1929–33
• The Emotions, singing group, Best of My Love

En–Ez

• Eric Engberg, television journalist
• Larry English, NFL linebacker 2009-15, two-time MAC MVP for Northern Illinois
• Jason Enloe, pro golfer
• Rex Enright, football coach, South Carolina 1938–56
• William Enyart, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 2013–15
• A. J. Epenesa, defensive lineman for Iowa and Buffalo Bills
• Philip "Phil" Erenberg, gymnast, Olympic silver medalist
• Paul Erickson, pitcher for Cubs 1941–48
• Roger Erickson, MLB pitcher 1978–83
• John Erlander, furniture manufacturer (born in Sweden)
• John Erlenborn, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 1965–85
• Kallen Esperian, opera singer
• Cameron Esposito, comedian
• Joe Esposito, road manager of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson
• Joe Esposito, organized crime figure (born in Italy)
• Sammy Esposito, infielder for White Sox 1952–63
• Tony Esposito, 15-year goaltender for Chicago Blackhawks, member of Hockey Hall of Fame (born in Canada)
• Bill Essick, MLB pitcher and scout
• Richard Estes, photorealistic painter
• Nick Etten, MLB first baseman 1938–47
• Ruth Etting, singer, subject of Love Me or Leave Me (born in Nebraska)
• Aja Evans, bobsledder, bronze medalist at 2014 Winter Olympics
• Andrea Evans, actress, One Life to Live
• Bergen Evans, television personality, professor (born in Ohio)
• Bill Evans, jazz musician
• Billy Evans, MLB umpire
• Chick Evans, golfer, won U.S. Open as amateur, member of World Golf Hall of Fame
• Dan Evans, baseball executive
• Fred Evans, NFL defensive tackle 2006–13
• John Evans, physician, governor of Colorado territory, co-founder of Northwestern University (born in Ohio)
• Lane Evans, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 1983–2007
• Marsha J. Evans, admiral, CEO of American Red Cross
• Betty Everett, singer (born in Mississippi)
• Elizabeth Hawley Everett, educator, writer
• Phil Everly, singer with Everly Brothers, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Hoot Evers, MLB outfielder 1941–56 (born in Missouri)
• Johnny Evers, Hall of Fame second baseman, managed Cubs and White Sox (born in New York)
• Lisa Evers, radio-TV personality, former VP of Guardian Angels
• Bryan Eversgerd, MLB pitcher and coach
• Cory Everson, six-time Ms. Olympia (born in Wisconsin)
• Jimmy Evert, tennis player and coach, father of Chris Evert
• Eve Ewing, sociologist and writer, professor at University of Chicago
• Fred Ewing, surgeon, Oklahoma football coach
• Thomas W. Ewing, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 1991–2001
• William Lee D. Ewing, governor (14 days) and U.S. Senator 1835–37 (born in Kentucky)

F

Fa–Fh

• Red Faber, Hall of Fame pitcher for White Sox; three wins in 1917 World Series (born in Iowa)
• Janet Fairbank, opera singer
• N.K. Fairbank, soap manufacturer, philanthropist
• Don Fairfield, pro golfer (born in Kansas)
• Ben Falcone, actor, director, Tammy, The Boss
• Rich Falk, basketball player and coach, Northwestern
• Cy Falkenberg, MLB pitcher 1903–17
• Richard Fancy, actor, General Hospital, The District, Seinfeld
• Jim Fanning, MLB player, manager and general manager
• Kay Fanning, newspaper editor and publisher
• Dennis Farina, actor, Chicago police officer, Law & Order, Crime Story, Get Shorty, Manhunter, Saving Private Ryan
• Chris Farley, comedian and actor, Second City and Saturday Night Live (born in Wisconsin)
• Dot Farley, silent-film actress
• Ed Farmer, pitcher for eight MLB teams, sportscaster
• Mimsy Farmer, actress, Spencer's Mountain, Hot Rods to Hell
• Henry Farnam, surveyor, builder and president of Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (born in New York)
• Elon J. Farnsworth, Union general in Civil War, killed at Gettysburg
• John F. Farnsworth, Union general in Civil War, seven-term U.S. Representative (born in Canada)
• Louis Farrakhan, Nation of Islam leader (born in New York)
• James T. Farrell, author, Studs Lonigan
• Charles B. Farwell, philanthropist, U.S. Senator (born in New York)
• John V. Farwell, department store founder (born in New York)
• Sal Fasano, MLB catcher 1996–2008
• Jeff Fassero, pitcher for nine MLB teams
• Nancy Faust, musician, stadium organist
• Harris W. Fawell, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 1985–99
• Meagen Fay, actress, Second City, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Malcolm in the Middle
• Kenneth Fearing, poet and novelist
• Carol Feeney, rower, Olympic silver medalist
• Jesse W. Fell, land baron, helped establish Illinois State University (born in Pennsylvania)
• Alfred T. Fellheimer, architect
• John Felske, MLB player and manager
• Gary Fencik, defensive back for Super Bowl XX champion Chicago Bears
• Jean Fenn, opera singer
• Randy Fenoli, fashion designer, Say Yes to the Dress
• Irene Fenwick, silent-film actress, wife of Lionel Barrymore
• Tom Fergus, NHL center 1981–93
• Helen Ferguson, film publicist and actress
• Enrico Fermi, nuclear physicist, University of Chicago professor, 1936 Nobel Prize in Physics winner (born in Italy)
• Joseph Ferriola, mobster
• George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., inventor of Ferris wheel
• Elisha P. Ferry, first Governor of Washington (born in Michigan)
• Edwin Feulner, president of The Heritage Foundation 1977–2013
• Tina Fey, actress and comedian, writer-performer for Second City (born in Pennsylvania)

Fi–Fn

Bobby Fischer

Calista Flockhart

• Lupe Fiasco, rapper, musician
• Carl Fick, filmmaker, novelist
• Orlando B. Ficklin, U.S. Representative 1843–49 (born in Kentucky)
• Eugene Field, journalist and author
• Marshall Field, businessman, department store founder and philanthropist (born in Massachusetts)
• Marshall Field III, banker, publisher and philanthropist
• Marshall Field IV, owner of Chicago Sun-Times 1956–65
• Ted Field, entrepreneur, auto racing, film producer, Cocktail, Runaway Bride, Mr. Holland's Opus, Riddick
• Jackie Fields, boxer, Olympic and pro welterweight champ
• Joseph W. Fifer, Civil War officer, city attorney of Bloomington, Governor of Illinois (born in Virginia)
• Tim Finchem, commissioner of golf's PGA Tour 1994-2016
• Paul Findley, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 1961–83
• Vivian Fine, composer
• Jim Finigan, MLB infielder 1954–59
• Tom Fink, mayor of Anchorage, Alaska 1987–94
• Jim Finks, pro football player and executive, Hall of Fame (born in Missouri)
• Charles O. Finley, owner of Oakland A's 1960–81 (born in Alabama)
• John Huston Finley, educator, New York Times editor
• Michael Finley, pro basketball player 1995-2010, Dallas Mavericks executive, film producer
• Katie Finneran, actress, two-time Tony Award winner
• Allison Finney, golfer
• Mauro Fiore, Oscar-winning cinematographer (born in Italy)
• Harvey S. Firestone Jr., chairman of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
• Bill Fischer, lineman for NFL's Chicago Cardinals, member of College Football Hall of Fame
• Bobby Fischer, world chess champion
• Leo Fischer, sports journalist, basketball executive
• John Fischetti, 1969 Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist (born in New York)
• Bud Fisher, cartoonist, Mutt and Jeff
• Eileen Fisher, fashion designer (born in New York)
• George M.C. Fisher, CEO of Eastman Kodak and Motorola
• Lester E. Fisher, director of Lincoln Park Zoo 1962-92
• Steve Fisher, basketball coach, San Diego State and 1989 NCAA champion Michigan
• Carlton Fisk, Hall of Fame catcher for Red Sox and White Sox (born in Vermont)
• Jack Fisk, film director, Oscar-nominated art and production designer, husband of Sissy Spacek
• Horatio Fitch, silver medalist in 400 meters at 1924 Summer Olympics
• John Fitzgerald, two-time Olympian in pentathlon
• Pat Fitzgerald, football coach for Northwestern 2006-23
• Patrick Fitzgerald, U.S. Attorney, 2001–12 (born in New York)
• Peter Fitzgerald, politician (Republican), U.S. Senator 1999–2005
• Thomas R. Fitzgerald, judge, Supreme Court of Illinois 2000-10
• John Fitzpatrick, catcher, 1,787 hits in minor leagues
• Bob Fitzsimmons, boxing heavyweight champion (born in England)
• Five Stairsteps, singing group, "O-o-h Child"
• Max Flack, outfielder, played in 1918 World Series
• The Flamingos, singing group, "I Only Have Eyes for You"
• Crista Flanagan, comedic actress, MADtv
• Walter Flanigan, co-founder of National Football League
• Michael Flatley, dancer and choreographer, Lord of the Dance
• P. J. Fleck, football head coach, Minnesota
• Coby Fleener, NFL tight end 2012-17
• Darius Fleming, linebacker for Notre Dame and New England Patriots
• Bill Flemming, sportscaster
• Art Fletcher, MLB player, coach and manager
• Darrin Fletcher, MLB catcher 1989–2002
• Calista Flockhart, actress, Ally McBeal, Supergirl, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, wife of Harrison Ford
• Milton S. Florsheim, founder of Florsheim shoe company
• Paul Flory, Nobel Prize-winning chemist
• Cliff Floyd, MLB outfielder for seven teams, 1997 World Series champion
• Fahey Flynn, Chicago radio-TV journalist (born in Michigan)
• John Flynn, director, screenwriter, Rolling Thunder, The Outfit, Out for Justice, Lock Up
• Neil Flynn, actor, Scrubs, The Middle

Fo–Fp

Harrison Ford

• Dan Fogelberg, folk/rock musician and composer
• Lee Fogolin, NHL player 1974–87
• Pat Foley, hockey broadcaster
• Thomas C. Foley, U.S. Ambassador to Ireland 2006–09
• Tim Foley, 10-year defensive back for Miami Dolphins
• Mike Foltynewicz, MLB pitcher 2014-21
• Art Folz, banned NFL player
• Ralph Foody, actor, Home Alone, Code of Silence
• Tom Foran, U.S. Attorney, chief prosecutor of Chicago Seven trial
• Betty Ford, 1974–1977 First Lady of the United States, founder of Betty Ford Center
• Dorothy Ayer Gardner Ford, mother of President Gerald Ford
• Harrison Ford, Oscar-nominated actor, Indiana Jones films, original Star Wars trilogy, Blade Runner, Patriot Games, Air Force One, The Fugitive, 42
• Judith Ford, 1969 Miss America
• Percy Ford, auto racer, third in 1921 Indy 500
• Ruth VanSickle Ford, painter, director of Chicago Academy of Fine Arts
• Thomas Ford, eighth Governor of Illinois (born in Pennsylvania)
• Carl Foreman, Oscar-winning screenwriter, High Noon, The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Guns of Navarone
• James Forman, Civil Rights leader
• Harry Forrester, basketball coach
• Josephine Forsberg, improv coach, Second City, Players Workshop
• Aldo Forte, NFL player and coach
• Frank Foss, pole vaulter, 1920 Summer Olympics gold medalist
• George Edmund Foss, U.S. Representative 1895–1913
• Bob Fosse, Oscar and Tony-winning choreographer, director, Cabaret, Sweet Charity, Lenny, Chicago, All That Jazz
• Ray Fosse, catcher for five Major League teams
• Steve Fossett, commodities trader, aviator, adventurer (born in Tennessee)
• Bill Foster, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative
• Gloria Foster, actress, The Matrix
• Greg Foster, hurdler, 10-time national champion, three-time world champion, 1984 Olympic silver medalist
• Kevin Foster, MLB pitcher 1993–2001
• Martin D. Foster, surgeon, mayor of Olney, U.S. Representative
• Rube Foster, manager of Chicago American Giants, member of Baseball Hall of Fame (born in Texas)
• Scott Michael Foster, actor, Greek, Chasing Life, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
• Susanna Foster, actress, Phantom of the Opera
• David Foulis, Chicago golf pro and innovator (born in Scotland)
• James Foulis, 1896 U.S. Open golf champion (born in Scotland)
• Albert Fowler, mayor of Rockford 1864–68 (born in Massachusetts)
• Bertha Fowler, educator, preacher, deaconess
• Richard Fowler, radio host, media personality, activist, Fox News contributor
• Carol Fox, opera impresario
• Nellie Fox, Hall of Fame infielder for White Sox (born in Pennsylvania)
• Terry Fox, MLB pitcher 1960-66
• Virgil Fox, organist
• Kim Foxx, politician, Cook County State's Attorney
• Redd Foxx, comedian and actor, Sanford and Son, Cotton Comes to Harlem, Harlem Nights (born in Missouri)
• Bryan Foy, film producer

Fr–Fz

Cassidy Freeman

• Clint Frank, football player for Yale, winner of 1937 Heisman Trophy
• Melvin Frank, director and screenwriter, White Christmas, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
• Pat Frank, journalist and author
• Art Frantz, umpire, crew chief of 1975 World Series
• Frank Frantz, final Governor of Oklahoma Territory
• Dennis Franz, Emmy-winning actor, NYPD Blue, Hill Street Blues, Dressed to Kill, American Buffalo, Die Hard 2
• John E. Franz, organic chemist, discovered glyphosate
• Jonathan Franzen, author, 2001 National Book Award winner
• Chick Fraser, pitcher for 1907, 1908 champion Chicago Cubs
• Laura Gardin Fraser, sculptor, coin designer
• Bobby Frasor, basketball player, 2009 NCAA champion North Carolina
• Jason Frasor, MLB relief pitcher 2004-15
• Harry Frazee, owned Boston Red Sox, traded Babe Ruth
• Walt Frazier, Hall of Fame guard for Southern Illinois and New York Knicks (born in Georgia)
• Andy Frederick, offensive lineman for two Super Bowl champions
• John T. Frederick, literary scholar, professor (born in Iowa)
• Bud Freeman, big-band saxophonist
• Cassidy Freeman, actress, musician, Smallville, Longmire
• Charles E. Freeman, judge, Supreme Court of Illinois 1990-2018 (born in Virginia)
• Donnie Freeman, pro basketball player 1967-76
• Kathleen Freeman, actress, The Blues Brothers, The Nutty Professor, North to Alaska, Blues Brothers 2000
• Marvin Freeman, MLB pitcher 1986–96
• Russ Freeman, jazz pianist
• Von Freeman, saxophonist
• Paul Frees, voice actor
• Ashley Freiberg, auto racer
• Augustus C. French, lawyer, Governor of Illinois 1846–53 (born in New Hampshire)
• William M. R. French, first director of Art Institute of Chicago (born in New Hampshire)
• Arny Freytag, photographer
• Betty Friedan, writer, activist, feminist, author of The Feminine Mystique
• William Friedkin, Oscar-winning director, The Exorcist, The French Connection, Sorcerer, To Live and Die in L.A.
• Kinky Friedman, musician, novelist, Texas politician
• Leo Friedman, songwriter, "Let Me Call You Sweetheart"
• Milton Friedman, Nobel Prize-winning economist
• Friend & Lover, singing duo, "Reach out of the Darkness"
• Owen Friend, MLB infielder 1949–56
• Johnny Frigo, violinist, bassist and songwriter
• Art Fromme, MLB pitcher 1906–15
• Charles Sumner Frost, architect of Navy Pier Auditorium, LaSalle Street Station (born in Maine)
• Jim Fuchs, two-time Olympic medalist, 1951 Pan Am Games shot put and discus champion
• Nicholas J. Fuentes, paleoconservative political commentator, podcaster, activist
• Francis Fukuyama, philosopher, political economist, author
• Charles Eugene Fuller, U.S. Representative 1903–13, 1915–26
• Jack Fuller, editor and publisher of Chicago Tribune
• Loie Fuller, pioneer of modern dance
• Melville Fuller, lawyer, editor, politician, Chief Justice of United States 1888–1910 (born in Maine)
• R. Buckminster Fuller, scientist, architect, inventor, author
• Hugh Fullerton, early 20th Century sportswriter, exposed Black Sox scandal
• Xavier Fulton, tackle in Canadian Football League
• Zach Fulton, NFL offensive lineman 2014-21 (born in Michigan)
• Ivan Fuqua, relay gold medalist, 1932 Summer Olympics
• George Furth, playwright, actor, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Shampoo, Cannonball Run
• Jules Furthman, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, Mutiny on the Bounty, To Have and Have Not, Rio Bravo

G

Ga–Gd

Aimee Garcia

Merrick Garland

• Marianne Gaba, actress, Miss Illinois USA 1957, Playboy Playmate
• Andrew Gabel, speed skater, 1994 Olympic silver medalist
• John Wayne Gacy, serial killer
• Gadabout Gaddis, fly-fishing expert
• Eddie Gaedel, baseball pinch-hitter
• Belva Gaertner, inspiration for "Velma Kelly" in play and film Chicago
• Gary Gaetti, MLB third baseman 1981-2000, won 1987 World Series with Minnesota Twins
• Jim Gaffigan, comedian and actor
• Ben Gage, announcer, husband of Esther Williams
• Lyman J. Gage, politician (Republican), banker and US Secretary of The Treasury (born in New York)
• Frank Galati, screenwriter and playwright
• Milt Galatzer, MLB outfielder 1933–39
• George Washington Gale, namesake of Galesburg, founder of Knox College (born in New York)
• Gladys Gale, singer and actress
• Johnny Galecki, actor, Roseanne, The Big Bang Theory
• Harry Gallatin, forward for New York Knicks, player and coach for Southern Illinois, basketball Hall of Fame
• Mary Onahan Gallery, writer, editor
• Tom Gallery, actor, married to ZaSu Pitts
• Ralph Galloway, pro football player
• Paul Galvin, founder of Motorola
• Harry Gamage, football coach, South Dakota, Kentucky
• Lu Gambino, football player, MVP of 1948 Gator Bowl
• Kevin Gamble, player for four NBA teams
• Mason Gamble, actor, Dennis the Menace, Spy Hard, Rushmore
• James Gammon, actor, Nash Bridges, Revenge, Major League
• Gale Gand, chef, television personality
• Mike Gandy, NFL lineman 2001–09
• Jeanne Gang, architect
• Terry Gannon, sportscaster for NBC, Golf Channel, basketball player for 1983 NCAA champion NC State
• Rudolph Ganz, pianist, music educator (born in Switzerland)
• Alan Garber, provost and president, Harvard University
• Aimee Garcia, actress, Dexter, Greetings from Tucson, George Lopez
• Dave Garcia, MLB manager
• Barry Gardner, NFL player 1999–2006
• Earle Gardner, MLB player 1908–1912
• Robert Gardner, golfer, two-time U.S. Amateur champion
• Wix Garner, football coach, Western Illinois 1942–47
• Merrick Garland, attorney, judge, United States Attorney General
• Jeff Garlin, actor, comedian, director, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Daddy Day Care, The Goldbergs
• Rita Garman, judge, Supreme Court of Illinois 2001-22
• Lee Garmes, Oscar-winning cinematographer
• Kevin Garnett, NBA center 1995-2016, 2000 Olympic gold medalist, 2004 MVP of NBA, Hall of Fame (born in South Carolina)
• Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterback for Eastern Illinois and four NFL teams
• Scott Garrelts, pitcher for San Francisco Giants 1982-91
• Darell Garretson, NBA referee in Hall of Fame
• Augustus Garrett, land speculator, Mayor of Chicago 1843–46 (born in New York)
• Dick Garrett, guard for four NBA teams
• Harriet E. Garrison, physician; medical writer
• Dave Garroway, Chicago radio-TV personality, first host of NBC's Today show (born in New York)
• Jennie Garth, actress, Beverly Hills, 90210
• Elbert Henry Gary, lawyer, county judge, corporate officer, a U.S. Steel founder; Gary, Indiana named for him
• John Warne Gates, barbed wire mogul, founder of company that became Texaco
• William Gates, subject of documentary Hoop Dreams
• Bryan Gaul, pro soccer player
• Janina Gavankar, actress, True Blood, The Mysteries of Laura
• Hobart R. Gay, World War II general
• Mitzi Gaynor, entertainer and actress, South Pacific, There's No Business Like Show Business, The Joker Is Wild, Golden Girl, Les Girls

Ge–Gm

Jami Gertz

• Jason Gedrick, actor, Iron Eagle, Boomtown, Murder One, Luck
• Eric Gehrig, pro soccer player
• Gary Geiger, outfielder for four MLB teams
• Bill Geist, author, TV correspondent, CBS Sunday Morning
• Willie Geist, co-host of MSNBC's Morning Joe and NBC's Today
• Larry Gelbart, Emmy-winning television and Oscar-nominated film writer, Tony-winning playwright
• Michael Gelman, television producer
• Angelo Genna, organized crime figure (born in Sicily)
• Bill George, 13-year linebacker for Chicago Bears, member of Pro Football Hall of Fame (born in Pennsylvania)
• Francis George, Roman Catholic cardinal, Archbishop of Chicago
• Kenny George, among tallest basketball players in history
• Phil Georgeff, horse-racing caller of more than 95,000 races
• Sid Gepford, NFL player
• Henry Gerber, gay rights activist (born in Germany)
• Neva Gerber, early 20th Century actress
• Jami Gertz, actress, Still Standing, Sibs, Twister, Less than Zero
• Jody Gerut, MLB outfielder 2003–10
• Charlie Getzien, 19th Century MLB pitcher
• Tavi Gevinson, blogger and feminist
• Georgie Anne Geyer, journalist and author
• Andrea M. Ghez, astrophysicist, 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics (born in New York)
• Ray Giacoletti, basketball coach for Utah, Eastern Washington, Drake
• Carl Giammarese, lead vocalist of The Buckinghams
• Sam Giancana, organized crime figure
• Mark Giangreco, Chicago sportscaster (born in New York)
• John Giannini, basketball coach for Maine, La Salle
• Alexi Giannoulias, state treasurer 2007-11, Illinois Secretary of State
• Jim Gibbons, tight end for Detroit Lions 1958–68
• Marla Gibbs, actress, The Jeffersons, 227, The Hughleys
• Charles Gibson, television journalist and personality, ABC News and Good Morning, America
• Diana Gibson, actress, Adventure's End, Behind the Headlines
• Norwood Gibson, MLB pitcher 1903–06
• Oliver Gibson, NFL defensive tackle 1995-2003
• Emily Giffin, novelist
• Barry Gifford, novelist, Wild at Heart
• Florence Gilbert, silent-film actress
• Warren Giles, National League president 1957–69, Hall of Fame
• Zach Gilford, actor, Friday Night Lights
• Kendall Gill, pro basketball player, commentator
• Edward B. Giller, Air Force major general
• Earl Gillespie, sportscaster
• King C. Gillette, inventor of safety razor (born in Wisconsin)
• Fred Gillies, tackle for Chicago Cardinals
• Paul Gilmartin, comedian, podcaster, TV personality, Dinner and a Movie
• Douglas H. Ginsburg, judge
• Joe Girardi, MLB catcher 1989-2003, manager, four World Series championships with New York Yankees
• Adele Givens, actress, The Hughleys, Queens of Comedy
• Graham Glasgow, NFL offensive lineman
• Ryan Glasgow, NFL defensive lineman 2017-20
• Henry P. Glass, architect, Art Institute professor
• Stephen Glass, journalist for The New Republic fired for fraud
• Kid Gleason, player, manager for Chicago White Sox 1912-23 (born in New Jersey)
• Roy Gleason, outfielder, 1-for-1 in only MLB at-bat
• Otis F. Glenn, lawyer, U.S. Senator 1928–33
• Caroline Glick, journalist, deputy managing editor of Jerusalem Post
• Joseph Glidden, patented barbed wire (born in New York)
• Gina Glocksen, two-time American Idol contestant
• Al Glossop, MLB infielder 1939–46
• Bruce Glover, actor, Diamonds Are Forever, Chinatown

Go–Gq

Arthur Goldberg

• Bob Goalby, professional golfer, winner of 1968 Masters Tournament
• George Gobel, comedian, musician and Emmy Award-winning actor
• Godfrey, comedian, actor
• Timothy Goebel, figure skater, 2002 Olympics bronze medalist
• John D. Goeken, founder of MCI Inc and Airfone
• Billy Goelz, pro wrestler
• Harold Goettler, World War I aviator
• Mike Goff, NFL guard 1998–2009
• Gracie Gold, U.S. champion figure skater (born in Massachusetts)
• Albert Goldbarth, poet
• Arthur Goldberg, U.S. Secretary of Labor 1961–62, Ambassador to U.N. 1965–68
• Barry Goldberg, keyboardist, record producer
• Bertrand Goldberg, architect, designer of Marina City
• Sarah Goldberg, actress, 7th Heaven
• Grant Golden, tennis player
• Jack Golden, NFL linebacker 2000–03
• James Goldman, playwright, Oscar-winning screenwriter, The Lion in Winter, Nicholas and Alexandra, Robin and Marian
• Ronald Goldman, murder victim in O. J. Simpson trial
• William Goldman, author, Oscar-winning screenwriter, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men, The Princess Bride
• Arlene Golonka, actress, Mayberry R.F.D., Hang 'Em High, The Busy Body
• Andrew Golota, heavyweight boxer, 1988 Summer Olympics medalist (born in Poland)
• Jaslene Gonzalez, fashion model, winner of America's Next Top Model Cycle 8
• Benny Goodman, musician and bandleader, recipient of Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
• Steve Goodman, singer-songwriter, "City of New Orleans"
• William O. Goodman, lumber tycoon, founder of Goodman Theater (born in Pennsylvania)
• Charles Goodnight, cattle baron and trailblazer
• Andrew Goodpaster, U.S. Army general, NATO Supreme Commander, superintendent of West Point
• Ron Gora, swimmer, NCAA and Pan-Am Games champion
• Alicia Goranson, actress, Roseanne, Boys Don't Cry, The Conners
• Sarah Gorden, pro soccer player
• Seth Gordon, director, Horrible Bosses, Identity Thief
• Stuart Gordon, director, writer, producer, Re-Animator
• Edward Gorey, artist and writer
• Ken Gorgal, defensive back, 1950, 1954 NFL champion
• Mark Gorski, cyclist, gold medalist in 1984 Summer Olympics
• Tom Gorzelanny, pitcher for five MLB teams
• Freeman Gosden, co-creator and star of Amos 'n' Andy
• Tuffy Gosewisch, catcher for Arizona Diamondbacks
• Jeff Gossett, NFL punter 1981–96
• Sue Gossick, diver, gold medalist in 1968 Summer Olympics
• Mark Gottfried, basketball coach, Alabama, NC State, Cal State Northridge (born in Ohio)
• Robert Gottschalk, cameraman, founder of Panavision
• Chester Gould, creator of Dick Tracy (born in Oklahoma)

Gra–Grd

Otto Graham

Ulysses S. Grant

• Harry Grabiner, longtime White Sox executive
• Jim Grabowski, MVP of 1964 Rose Bowl, running back for Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers, broadcaster
• Joe Grace, MLB outfielder 1938–47
• Thomas Joseph Grady, archbishop of Orlando, Florida 1974-89
• Joseph V. Graff, lawyer, U.S. Representative 1895–1911 (born in Indiana)
• Billy Graham, evangelist (born in North Carolina)
• Bruce Graham, architect of Sears Tower and John Hancock Center (born in Colombia)
• Kent Graham, NFL quarterback 1992–2002
• Otto Graham, Hall of Fame quarterback for Cleveland Browns, head coach for Washington Redskins
• Nancy Lee Grahn, actress, General Hospital, Santa Barbara
• Peaches Graham, early 20th Century ballplayer
• Stedman Graham, businessman, partner of Oprah Winfrey
• Judy Grahn, poet
• Billy Grammer, musician, "Detroit City"
• Curtis Granderson, MLB outfielder 2004-19, three-time All-Star
• Red Grange, college and pro Hall of Fame football player (born in Pennsylvania)
• Bill Granger, novelist and journalist (born in Wisconsin)
• Bob Grant, radio personality
• Frederick Dent Grant, soldier, diplomat, son of President Ulysses S. Grant
• James Grant, first president of Chicago and Rock Island Railroad
• James Edward Grant, screenwriter, The Alamo, Hondo, McLintock!
• Mark Grant, MLB pitcher 1984–93, broadcaster
• Michael Grant, boxer
• Ulysses S. Grant, commander of Illinois regiment, Civil War general and 18th President of the United States (1869–1877) (born in Ohio)
• Ulysses S. Grant III, soldier, city planner, grandson of U.S. Grant
• Cammi Granato, captain of 1998 Winter Olympics gold-medal U.S. women's hockey team, Hockey Hall of Fame
• Don Granato, head coach of Buffalo Sabres 2020-24
• Tony Granato, player for three NHL teams, head coach of Colorado Avalanche 2002–04
• Bonita Granville, film actress and TV producer, Nancy Drew franchise, The Glass Key, Now, Voyager
• Laura Granville, professional tennis player, two-time NCAA champion
• Nick Gravenites, blues musician
• Catt Gravitt, songwriter
• Beatrice Gray, actress
• Charles McNeill Gray, candle maker, Mayor of Chicago 1853–54 (born in New York)
• Clifford Gray, two-time gold medalist in 1932 Winter Olympics bobsled
• Dolores Gray, actress, Designing Woman, It's Always Fair Weather, Kismet, The Opposite Sex
• Glen Gray, bandleader and musician
• Harold Gray, creator of Little Orphan Annie
• Kenneth J. Gray, Air Force combat pilot, U.S. Representative 1955–89
• William S. Gray, co-created Dick and Jane stories
• Eli Grba, MLB pitcher 1959–63

Gre–Grz

Shawn Green

• Andrew Greeley, Catholic priest, sociologist, columnist and author
• Chad Green, pitcher for New York Yankees (born in South Carolina)
• Dwight H. Green, 1941–49 Governor of Illinois, prosecutor of Al Capone (born in Indiana)
• Rickey Green, guard for eight NBA teams
• Shawn Green, MLB two-time All Star outfielder 1993–2007, had four-homer game
• Gus Greenbaum, Chicago gangster, ran Flamingo Las Vegas
• Seymour Greenberg, four-time US Open tennis quarterfinalist
• Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC television entertainment
• Dan Greenburg, author, husband of Nora Ephron
• Gene Greene, ragtime musician
• Kevin Greene, Hall of Fame linebacker for five NFL teams
• Shecky Greene, comedian and actor, Tony Rome, History of the World, Part I, Splash
• Ralph Greenleaf, pocket billiards Hall of Fame
• Sam Greenlee, novelist, government agent
• Luke Gregerson, MLB pitcher 2009-19, member of 2017 World Series champion Houston Astros
• Virginia Gregg, actress
• Rose Gregorio, Tony Award-nominated actress
• Brian Gregory, basketball head coach, Georgia Tech, Dayton, South Florida
• John Milton Gregory, first president of University of Illinois (born in New York)
• Wilton Daniel Gregory, archbishop of Washington
• Lori Greiner, TV personality, Shark Tank
• Matt Grevers, two-time relay gold medalist in 2008 Olympic Games, backstroke gold in 2012 Olympics
• Elmer Grey, architect of The Beverly Hills Hotel
• Tom Gries, director, Will Penny, 100 Rifles, Breakheart Pass
• Kenneth C. Griffin, financier, philanthropist (born in Florida)
• Johnny Griffin, bop sax musician
• Kathy Griffin, actress, Emmy-winning comedian, My Life on the D-List, Fashion Police
• Marion Mahony Griffin, pioneering architect
• Montell Griffin, boxer, WBC light-heavyweight champ
• Walter Burley Griffin, architect, associated with Frank Lloyd Wright
• Charles B. Griffith, screenwriter, The Little Shop of Horrors, Death Race 2000, Eat My Dust!
• Clark Griffith, baseball player, manager, owner in Hall of Fame (born in Missouri)
• Howard Griffith, NFL running back 1991–2001, eight-TD game for Illinois
• John L. Griffith, first commissioner of Big Ten Conference
• Rashard Griffith, pro basketball player
• Yolanda Griffith, 2000 and 2004 Olympic basketball gold medalist, eight-time WNBA All-Star, 1999 league MVP
• Boomer Grigsby, NFL fullback 2005–09
• Dennis Grimaldi, Broadway choreographer, producer
• Charlie Grimm, player and manager for Cubs (born in Missouri)
• Gary Groh, golfer
• Bob Groom, MLB pitcher 1909–18
• Mary Gross, actress, Saturday Night Live, Feds, The Couch Trip, Troop Beverly Hills
• Michael Gross, actor, Family Ties, Big Business, The Young and the Restless, Tremors
• Johnny Groth, MLB outfielder 1946–60
• Orval Grove, pitcher for White Sox 1940–49 (born in Kansas)
• Sophie Naylor Grubb, activist, writer, lecturer
• Johnny Gruelle, cartoonist, creator of Raggedy Ann
• Dov Grumet-Morris, professional ice hockey player
• Tim Grunhard, NFL center 1990–2000
• John M. Grunsfeld, astronaut and physicist
• Glen Grunwald, general manager of NBA's New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors

Gs–Gz

• Lisa Guerrero, model and television personality
• Ozzie Guillén, infielder, manager for White Sox (born in Venezuela)
• Charles J. Guiteau, assassin of President James A. Garfield
• John Guleserian, cinematographer
• Bill Gullickson, MLB pitcher 1979–94 (born in Minnesota)
• Bryant Gumbel, television journalist (born in Louisiana)
• Greg Gumbel, television sportscaster (born in Louisiana)
• Frank W. Gunsaulus, educator, orator and minister (born in Ohio)
• Charles F. Gunther, confectioner, introduced CrackerJack (born in Germany)
• John Gunther, foreign correspondent and author
• Larry Gura, pitcher for Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs
• Walter S. Gurnee, tannery owner, Mayor of Chicago 1851–53; Gurnee named for him (born in New York)
• Andy Gustafson, football coach, Virginia Tech, Miami
• Frankie Gustine, MLB infielder 1939–50
• Luke Guthrie, golfer
• Luis Gutiérrez, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 1993-2019
• Buddy Guy, blues guitarist, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
• A.J. Guyton, basketball player
• Boone Guyton, test pilot, aviation pioneer
• Brad Guzan, pro soccer goalkeeper

H

Haa–Ham

Gene Hackman

Kathryn Hahn

• Bert Haas, MLB first baseman 1937–51
• Carl Haas, auto racing executive (born in Germany)
• Jay Haas, pro golfer, nine-time PGA Tour winner (born in Missouri)
• Jerry Haas, pro golfer, college coach
• Stan Hack, player and manager for Chicago Cubs (born in California)
• Warren Hacker, MLB pitcher 1948–61
• Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning actor, The French Connection, Superman, Hoosiers, Unforgiven (born in California)
• H. G. Hadden, 1895 football player-coach for Notre Dame
• Jerry Hadley, operatic tenor
• Mickey Haefner, MLB pitcher 1943–50
• Jean Hagen, Oscar-nominated actress, Singin' in the Rain, Adam's Rib, The Asphalt Jungle, Make Room for Daddy
• Kevin Hagen, actor, Little House on the Prairie
• Hager Twins, country music duo
• Michael G. Hagerty, actor, Lucky Louie, Friends
• Tyjuan Hagler, NFL player
• Kathryn Hahn, actress, Crossing Jordan, Step Brothers, We're the Millers, Glass Onion, WandaVision
• Rick Hahn, general manager of Chicago White Sox 2012-23
• John Charles Haines, water commissioner, Mayor of Chicago 1858–60 (born in New York)
• Jerry Hairston Jr., baseball player for nine MLB teams
• George Halas, co-founder of National Football League, coach-owner of Chicago Bears, member of Pro Football Hall of Fame
• George Halas Jr., president of Chicago Bears 1963–79
• Walter Halas, basketball coach, Notre Dame, Drexel
• Barbara Hale, Emmy-winning actress, Della Street on Perry Mason
• DeMarlo Hale, MLB bench coach
• George E. Hale, astronomer
• Arthur R. Hall, football player and coach for Illinois
• Bryan Hall, pro football player 2011-17
• Buddy Hall, pocket billiards Hall of Fame
• Edward K. Hall, football and baseball coach for Illinois
• Glenn Hall, 10-year Hall of Fame goalie for Blackhawks (born in Canada)
• Lani Hall, singer, wife of Herb Alpert
• Gary Hallberg, pro golfer, sixth in 1985 Masters
• Bill Haller, Major League Baseball umpire
• Tom Haller, MLB catcher, coach, executive
• Brett Halliday, mystery writer
• Lin Halliday, saxophonist (born in Arkansas)
• Robert Halperin, Olympic yachting medalist, football player, World War II hero, chairman of Commercial Light Co.
• Victor Halperin, film director, White Zombie
• Halston, fashion designer (born in Iowa)
• Roy Hamey, general manager of New York Yankees 1960–63
• Dorothy Hamill, figure skater, gold medalist in 1976 Winter Olympics and 1976 world champion
• Earl Hamilton, MLB pitcher 1911–24
• Frank Hamilton, singer with The Weavers
• John B. Hamilton, U.S. Surgeon General 1879–91
• John Marshall Hamilton, attorney, Governor of Illinois 1883–85 (born in Ohio)
• Todd Hamilton, pro golfer, winner of 2004 British Open
• Penny Hammel, pro golfer, winner of 1983 NCAA championship
• Richard Hamming, prominent mathematician, inventor of Hamming code and Hamming window
• John Hammond, general manager of Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks
• Laurens Hammond, inventor of Hammond organ
• Dan Hampton, Hall of Fame defensive end for Chicago Bears (born in Arkansas)

Han–Har

Daryl Hannah

Justin Hartley

• Herbie Hancock, jazz musician, Grammy and Oscar winner
• Elliot Handler, co-founder of Mattel toy company
• Phil Handler, NFL player and coach
• Jam Handy, Olympic swimmer (born in Pennsylvania)
• Daryl Hannah, actress, Splash, Blade Runner, Wall Street, Steel Magnolias, Kill Bill
• Page Hannah, philanthropist and actress, Shag, Fame
• Lorraine Hansberry, playwright, A Raisin in the Sun
• Henry C. Hansbrough, U.S. Senator of North Dakota 1891–1909
• Brian Hansen, speed skater, 2010 Winter Olympics silver medalist
• Chris Hansen, television journalist
• Joseph T. Hansen, labor leader
• Myrna Hansen, 1953 Miss USA, actress
• Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul
• Snipe Hansen, MLB pitcher 1930–35
• Ray Hanson, football coach, Western Illinois 1926–41 (born in Minnesota)
• Robert Hanssen, FBI agent convicted of espionage
• Norman Hapgood, editor, ambassador to Denmark 1919
• J. A. Happ, MLB relief pitcher 2007-21
• Luke Harangody, pro basketball player, 2008 Big East Player of the Year
• Clay Harbor, NFL tight end 2010-17
• James Harbord, World War I general, chairman of RCA
• Tim Hardaway, NBA player 1989–2003 and 2000 Sydney Olympics gold medalist
• Abner C. Harding, Civil War officer, U.S. Representative (born in Connecticut)
• Cory Hardrict, actor, American Sniper, The Outpost
• Phil Hare, U.S. Representative 2007-11
• Alan Hargesheimer, MLB pitcher 1980–86
• Cory Harkey, NFL tight end 2012-16
• James Harlan, Iowa senator, U.S. Secretary of the Interior, son-in-law of Abraham Lincoln
• John Marshall Harlan II, justice of U.S. Supreme Court 1955–71
• Chic Harley, running back, College Football Hall of Fame
• Jean Harlow, actress, Lake Forest student (born in Missouri)
• Deborah Harmon, actress, Just the Ten of Us, Used Cars
• Merle Harmon, sports broadcaster
• Reginald C. Harmon, Air Force general
• Ann Harnett, pro baseball player
• Elise Harney, pro baseball player
• Sheldon Harnick, lyricist, Fiddler on the Roof
• Erika Harold, model, 2003 Miss America, conservative activist, attorney
• Dawn Harper, hurdler, gold medalist in 2008 Beijing Olympics
• Jesse Harper, football coach for Notre Dame 1913–17
• Jessica Harper, actress, My Favorite Year, Stardust Memories, Pennies from Heaven, Suspiria
• Michael Harper, basketball player, North Park and Portland Trail Blazers
• William Rainey Harper, first president of University of Chicago and Bradley (born in Ohio)
• Ken Harrelson, baseball player, executive, broadcaster (born in South Carolina)
• Will Harridge, president of baseball's American League 1931–59
• Arne Harris, television sports producer
• Barbara Harris, Oscar-nominated actress, Nashville, Plaza Suite, Family Plot, Freaky Friday
• E.B. Harris, 25-year president of Chicago Mercantile Exchange
• Eddie Harris, saxophonist
• Emily Harris, kidnapper of Patty Hearst
• Harry Harris, boxer
• Janet Harris, member of Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
• Moira Harris, actress, One More Saturday Night, Breakdown, wife of Gary Sinise
• Napoleon Harris, linebacker in NFL, member of Illinois Senate
• Patricia Roberts Harris, diplomat, Cabinet member of President Jimmy Carter
• Paul P. Harris, founder of Rotary International (born in Wisconsin)
• Robin Harris, comedian and actor, House Party, Do the Right Thing
• Steve Harris, actor, The Practice, Diary of a Mad Black Woman
• Sydney J. Harris, syndicated columnist (born in England)
• Wood Harris, actor, The Wire, Ant-Man, Creed films
• Carter Harrison III, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative, mayor of Chicago 1879–1887, 1893 (born in Kentucky)
• Carter Harrison IV, politician (Democrat), mayor of Chicago 1897–1905, 1911–15
• Nolan Harrison, NFL defensive end 1991–2000
• Rodney Harrison, NFL defensive back, won two Super Bowls with New England Patriots
• Dolores Hart, actress, Loving You, Lonelyhearts, Sail a Crooked Ship, Where the Boys Are
• Jim Hart, quarterback for NFL's St. Louis Cardinals 1966–83
• Pearl M. Hart, attorney and activist
• Justin Hartley, actor, Passions, The Young and the Restless, Smallville
• Mary Hartline, television personality, Super Circus
• Johnny Hartman, jazz singer (born in Louisiana)
• Gabby Hartnett, Hall of Fame catcher for Chicago Cubs (born in Rhode Island)
• Lynne Cooper Harvey, radio producer (born in Missouri)
• Paul Harvey, radio personality, Chicago-based for more than 60 years (born in Oklahoma)

Has–Haz

• Karen Hasara, politician (Republican), first female mayor of Springfield
• Dennis Hastert, teacher, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative, Speaker of the House 1998–2006, imprisoned 2016
• Wilbur Hatch, bandleader, I Love Lucy
• Donny Hathaway, singer, "Where Is the Love"
• Helge Alexander Haugan, businessman, banker (born in Norway)
• H. (Hauman) G. Haugan, railroad executive, brother of Helge A. Haugan (born in Norway)
• Reidar Rye Haugan, newspaper publisher (born in Norway)
• Enid A. Haupt, magazine publisher, philanthropist
• Herbert Hans Haupt, executed spy (born in Germany)
• June Haver, actress, The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady, The Dolly Sisters, Look for the Silver Lining, wife of Fred MacMurray
• Brent Hawkins, pro football player 2006–13
• Coleman Hawkins, saxophonist (born in Missouri)
• Fred Hawkins, golfer, co-runner-up in 1958 Masters
• Hersey Hawkins, guard for five NBA teams
• LaRoyce Hawkins, actor, Chicago P.D.
• Tom Hawkins, basketball player, baseball executive
• John Hay, secretary to Abe Lincoln, U.S. Secretary of State under William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt (born in Indiana)
• Kelvin Hayden, NFL cornerback 2005–14, won Super Bowl XLI
• Julie Haydon, actress, The Scoundrel, The Conquerors
• Bernadene Hayes, actress, Idiot's Delight, Dick Tracy's Dilemma
• Bill Hayes, actor, Days of Our Lives
• Billie Hayes, actress, Li'l Abner
• Charles Hayes, union official, U.S. Representative 1983–93
• Reggie Hayes, actor, Girlfriends
• Sean Hayes, Emmy-winning actor, Will & Grace, The Bucket List, Martin and Lewis, The Three Stooges
• Kathryn Hays, actress, As the World Turns
• Reggie Hayward, NFL defensive end 2001-09
• Hurley Haywood, auto racer in Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

He–Hh

Hugh Hefner

Rickey Henderson

Charlton Heston

• Luther Head, basketball player, 2005 Illinois national runners-up
• Nathan Heald, commandant of Fort Dearborn 1810–12 (born in New Hampshire)
• Egyptian Healy, 19th Century pitcher
• George Peter Alexander Healy, painter (born in Massachusetts)
• Pat Healy, actor, Station 19, Draft Day
• Jane Heap, writer and publisher (born in Kansas)
• Chick Hearn, Hall of Fame basketball broadcaster for Los Angeles Lakers
• Monroe Heath, politician (Republican), Mayor of Chicago 1876–79 (born in New Hampshire)
• Erin Heatherton, fashion model
• Harry Hebner, three-time Olympian, 1912 backstroke gold medalist
• Ben Hecht, reporter, war correspondent, activist, playwright, director, Oscar-winning screenwriter
• Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, professional wrestler, manager, TV commentator
• Kyle T. Heffner, actor, Flashdance, When Harry Met Sally..., Runaway Train
• Richard T. Heffron, director, I, the Jury, Futureworld, Outlaw Blues
• Christie Hefner, former Playboy company CEO
• Hugh Hefner, magazine publisher, founder of Playboy
• James V. Heidinger, U.S. Representative 1941–45
• Mike Heimerdinger, assistant coach for Denver Broncos and Tennessee Titans
• Don Heinrich, NFL quarterback 1953–62 and coach, College Football Hall of Fame
• Ryan Held, swimmer, 2016 Summer Olympics gold medalist
• Marg Helgenberger, actress, Northwestern alumna, CSI (born in Nebraska)
• William Heirens, convicted murderer, served 65 years in prison
• James Meredith Helm, admiral, Spanish–American War
• Ernest Hemingway, iconic author, Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning journalist and novelist
• Grace Hall Hemingway, opera singer, mother of Ernest Hemingway
• Terri Hemmert, Chicago radio personality (born in Ohio)
• Bill Henderson, jazz singer, actor, Clue, City Slickers
• Rickey Henderson, Hall of Fame outfielder, holds MLB record for career stolen bases
• Thomas J. Henderson, Civil War general, U.S. Representative (born in Tennessee)
• Jack Hendricks, manager of Cincinnati Reds 1924–29
• Sue Hendrickson, paleontologist, discoverer of Sue the dinosaur
• Tim Hendryx, MLB outfielder 1911–21
• Max Henius, biochemist, co-founder of American Academy of Brewing
• Marilu Henner, actress, author, Taxi, Evening Shade, Noises Off, Johnny Dangerously, L.A. Story
• Anne Henning, speed skater, 1992 Olympic gold medalist (born in North Carolina)
• John W. Henry, businessman and investor, owner of Boston Red Sox and The Boston Globe
• Ken Henry, speed skater, gold medalist in 1952 Winter Olympics
• Roy Henshaw, MLB pitcher 1933–44
• Kelley Menighan Hensley, actress, As the World Turns
• Lou Henson, 21-year head coach of Illinois basketball (born in Oklahoma)
• Craig Hentrich, NFL punter 1993–2009
• Herblock (Herbert Block), cartoonist, winner of three Pulitzer Prizes
• William Herndon, law partner and biographer of Abe Lincoln, mayor of Springfield
• James B. Herrick, physician who discovered sickle-cell disease
• Clarence Herschberger, All-American athlete for University of Chicago 1894–98
• Seymour Hersh, Pulitzer-winning investigative journalist
• John D. Hertz, founder of Yellow Cab Company and The Hertz Corporation (born in Hungary)
• Whitey Herzog, outfielder, Hall of Fame baseball manager, primarily with St. Louis Cardinals
• Charlton Heston, Oscar-winning actor, political activist, The Ten Commandments, Ben-Hur, El Cid, The Greatest Show on Earth, The Agony and the Ecstasy, Touch of Evil, Planet of the Apes
• Willie Heston, halfback, College Football Hall of Fame

Hi–Hn

Joan Higginbotham

• John Grier Hibben, president of Princeton University 1912–32
• Jesse Hibbs, football player for USC, film and TV director
• Jim Hickey, MLB pitching coach
• Kevin Hickey, pitcher for White Sox and Baltimore Orioles
• Fred Hickman, sportscaster
• Wild Bill Hickok, Wild West gunfighter and lawman, depicted in The Plainsman, Calamity Jane, Wild Bill
• Ronald Aldon Hicks, bishop of Joliet
• Hal Higdon, runner and writer
• Joan Higginbotham, astronaut
• Jarad Higgins, hip-hop musician and songwriter
• Jack Higgins, cartoonist, 1989 Pulitzer Prize winner
• Joel Higgins, actor, Silver Spoons
• Rod Higgins, forward for seven NBA tams, executive for Charlotte Hornets
• Andy High, MLB third baseman 1922–34
• Nat Hiken, creator, Car 54, Where Are You?, The Phil Silvers Show
• Ernest Hilgard, psychologist
• Nick Hill, football head coach, Southern Illinois
• Virginia Hill, moll to Chicago Outfit mob (born in Alabama)
• Homer Hillebrand, MLB player 1905–08
• Chuck Hiller, MLB player, hit grand slam home run in 1962 World Series
• Charles T. Hinde, founder of Hotel del Coronado (born in Ohio)
• Harry Hinde, Missouri politician, aircraft designer
• Thomas S. Hinde, founder of Mount Carmel, friend of Mark Twain
• Earl Hines, jazz musician (born in Pennsylvania)
• Garrett Hines, bobsled silver medalist at 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics
• Tony Hinkle, basketball coach (born in Indiana)
• Chris Hinton, tackle for Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons
• Milt Hinton, jazz musician (born in Mississippi)
• Edward Hirsch, poet and critic
• Lew Hitch, won two NBA championships with Minneapolis Lakers
• Michael Hitchcock, actor, MADtv, Wild Hogs, Glee (born in Ohio)
• Les Hite, bandleader
• Robert R. Hitt, U.S. Representative 1882–1906 (born in Ohio)

Ho–Ht

William Holden

Ralph Horween

• Edward Francis Hoban, archbishop of Cleveland, Ohio 1945–66
• Glen Hobbie, pitcher for Chicago Cubs 1957–64
• Mellody Hobson, executive, chairperson of DreamWorks Animation, married to George Lucas
• Nathan Hodel, NFL center 2001–09
• Art Hodes, jazz pianist (born in Ukraine)
• John R. Hodge, commanding general of U.S. Third Army
• Craig Hodges, NBA guard, primarily with Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls
• Reggie Hodges, NFL punter 2005–12
• Tom Hoff, volleyball player, gold medalist in 2008 Beijing Olympics
• Guy Hoffman, pitcher in MLB and Japan
• Julius Hoffman, judge in trial of Chicago Seven
• Isabella Hofmann, actress, Dear John, Homicide: Life on the Street, JAG
• Paul G. Hoffman, auto executive and statesman
• James F. Hoge Jr., editor and publisher of Chicago Sun-Times, New York Daily News
• Helen E. Hokinson, cartoonist for The New Yorker
• William Holabird, architect (born in New York)
• Stu Holcomb, GM of White Sox and Chicago Mustangs soccer, Northwestern athletic director
• Charles C. P. Holden, 19th Century politician (born in New Hampshire)
• Jennifer Holden, actress, Buchanan Rides Alone, Jailhouse Rock
• William Holden, Oscar-winning actor, Stalag 17, Sunset Boulevard, Born Yesterday, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Picnic, The Wild Bunch, Network
• John Holecek, NFL linebacker 1995-2002, coach at Loyola Academy
• Tony Holguin, golfer
• Nicole Hollander, creator of comic strip Sylvia
• Mabel Holle, baseball player
• Robert W. Holley, biochemist, 1968 Nobel Prize
• Loleatta Holloway, singer
• Red Holloway, jazz musician
• Celeste Holm, Oscar-winning actress, Gentleman's Agreement, All About Eve (born in New York)
• Andre Holmes, NFL wide receiver 2011-18
• H. H. Holmes, serial killer (born in New Hampshire)
• Mary Emma Holmes, reformer, suffragist, and educator
• Phyllis Holmes, basketball coach, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
• Richaun Holmes, NBA forward
• Nick Holonyak, engineer and educator
• Lester Holt, Chicago newscaster 1986–2000, NBC News anchor (born in California)
• Redd Holt, jazz drummer
• Stefan Holt, Chicago newscaster, son of Lester Holt
• Jerome Holtzman, baseball writer and historian
• Ken Holtzman, pitcher for University of Illinois, Cubs, Oakland A's, three-time World Series winner
• Joseph R. Holzapple, U.S. Air Force four-star general
• Dianne Holum, speed skater, Olympic gold medalist
• James Holzhauer, TV game show champion, Jeopardy!
• Skip Homeier, actor, The Gunfighter, The Tall T, Comanche Station
• Gene Honda, announcer
• John Honnold, professor at University of Pennsylvania Law School
• Hector Honore, auto racer (born in Kansas)
• Henry Honore, 19th Century real estate baron (born in Kentucky)
• Ida Marie Honore, socialite, daughter-in-law of Ulysses S. Grant (born in Kentucky)
• Raymond Hood, architect of Tribune Tower and Rockefeller Center (born in Rhode Island)
• Jay Hook, MLB pitcher 1957–64
• Michael Hoomanawanui, NFL tight end 2010-18, member of Super Bowl XLIX champion New England Patriots
• Albert J. Hopkins, U.S. Representative 1885–1903, U.S. Senator 1903–09
• Brad Hopkins, NFL offensive tackle 1993-2005 (born in South Carolina)
• Fred Hopkins, jazz musician
• John Patrick Hopkins, politician (Democrat), Mayor of Chicago 1893–95 (born in New York)
• Michael S. Hopkins, astronaut, Illinois football player (born in Missouri)
• Jeff Hornacek, NBA player 1986–2000, head coach of New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns
• Henry Horner, politician (Democrat), Governor of Illinois 1933–40
• Rogers Hornsby, Hall of Fame infielder, manager for Chicago Cubs (born in Texas)
• Big Walter Horton, harmonica player in Blues Hall of Fame
• Kathleen Horvath, pro tennis player
• Arnold Horween, All-American for Harvard, NFL player
• Ralph Horween, All-American for Harvard, NFL player
• Frances Horwich, television personality, Miss Frances, host of Ding Dong School
• Tanner Houck, MLB pitcher
• Stanley Hough, horse racing trainer
• Lin Houston, guard for 1950 NFL champion Cleveland Browns
• Charles Edward Hovey, Civil War general, Peoria school superintendent, first president of Illinois State (born in Vermont)
• Richard Hovey, poet
• Del Howard, won 1907 and 1908 World Series with Chicago Cubs
• Juwan Howard, forward for Michigan and eight NBA teams; two championships with Miami Heat, head coach at Michigan
• Margaret Howard, countess
• Margo Howard, writer, daughter of Ann Landers (born in Iowa)
• Miki Howard, singer
• Terrence Howard, Oscar-nominated actor, Hustle & Flow, Iron Man, Crash, Big Momma's House, The Butler, Empire
• Tom Howard, photographer
• Dick Howell, swimmer, 1924 Summer Olympics relay gold medalist
• George Evan Howell, judge, U.S. Representative 1941–47
• Yvonne Howell, actress, wife of director George Stevens
• Howlin' Wolf, Chicago blues musician in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (born in Mississippi)

Hu–Hz

Jennifer Hudson

Matt Hughes

• Elbert Hubbard, writer, died on RMS Lusitania
• Trenidad Hubbard, MLB outfielder 1994–2003
• Edwin Hubble, astronomer (born in Missouri)
• Janet Hubert, singer, actress, Fresh Prince of Bel Air
• Kelli Hubly, pro soccer player
• Winnifred Mason Huck, first Illinois woman in Congress
• Reginald Hudlin, film director, producer, The Great White Hype, Django Unchained
• Warrington Hudlin, film director, producer, House Party, Boomerang
• Jennifer Hudson, TV personality, Grammy-winning R&B singer, Oscar-winning actress, Dreamgirls
• Michael Hudson, economist
• Otis Hudson, NFL lineman 2010–14
• Rock Hudson, Oscar-nominated actor, Giant, Magnificent Obsession, Pillow Talk, A Farewell to Arms, Ice Station Zebra, McMillan and Wife
• Troy Hudson, NBA guard 1998–2008
• George Huff, 19th Century football and baseball coach for Illinois, athletic director 1901–35
• Brandon Hughes, NFL cornerback 2009–14
• Carol Hughes, actress, Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
• Jim Hughes, MLB pitcher 1952–57
• John Hughes, director, producer, screenwriter, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Breakfast Club, Home Alone (born in Michigan)
• John R. Hughes, cowboy, trail driver, Texas Ranger
• Kim Hughes, pro basketball center and coach
• Mary Beth Hughes, actress, The Ox-Bow Incident, Dressed to Kill, Caged Fury, Loophole, The Lady Confesses
• Matt Hughes, mixed martial artist, UFC Hall of Fame
• Pat Hughes, baseball broadcaster (born in Arizona)
• Robert Hughes, NFL and Notre Dame fullback
• Tom Hughes, MLB pitcher 1900–13
• Wayne Huizenga, founder of Blockbuster video, owned Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins
• William Hulbert, baseball pioneer, president of Chicago White Stockings, who became the Cubs (born in New York)
• Tim Hulett, MLB player and coach
• Bobby Hull, Hall of Fame wing for Chicago Blackhawks (born in Canada)
• Morton D. Hull, lawyer, U.S. Representative 1923–33
• William E. Hull, postmaster of Peoria, U.S. Representative 1923–33
• Robert Leo Hulseman, president of Solo Cup Company
• Randy Hultgren, U.S. Representative 2011-19
• Edward Hume, TV writer, The Day After
• Paul Hume, music critic
• Rick Hummel, baseball writer
• Todd Hundley, catcher for several MLB teams (born in Virginia)
• Murray Humphreys, organized crime figure
• William L. Hungate, U.S. Representative of Missouri 1964–77
• Chuck Hunsinger, pro football player
• Bonnie Hunt, actress, director, talk-show host, Beethoven, Jerry Maguire, Cheaper by the Dozen, Return to Me
• Brendan Hunt, co-creator and cast member of Ted Lasso
• H. L. Hunt, oil tycoon
• Jarvis Hunt, architect
• Lester C. Hunt, U.S. Senator and Governor of Wyoming
• Marsha Hunt, actress, Raw Deal, Panama Hattie, Johnny Got His Gun, Carnegie Hall
• Myron Hunt, architect of Rose Bowl stadium (born in Massachusetts)
• Richard Hunt, sculptor
• Stephen Hunter, novelist, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic (born in Missouri)
• Steven Hunter, center for four NBA teams
• Stephen A. Hurlbut, lawyer, Civil War general, ambassador (born in South Carolina)
• John Huston, pro golfer, top-five in 1990 Masters, 2000 U.S. Open
• Ken Huszagh, swimmer, 1912 Olympic Games gold medalist
• Robert Maynard Hutchins, lawyer, president of University of Chicago (born in New York)
• Ina Ray Hutton, entertainer and bandleader
• June Hutton, singer and actress
• J.B. Hutto, blues musician (born in South Carolina)
• Dick Hyde, MLB pitcher 1955–61
• Henry J. Hyde, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 1975–2007, chaired House Judiciary Committee
• Ida Henrietta Hyde, physiologist and professor (born in Iowa)
• J. Allen Hynek, astronomer, UFO authority

I

Andre Iguodala

• Harold L. Ickes, U.S. Secretary of the Interior under FDR and Truman (born in Pennsylvania)
• Harold Iddings, college football, basketball coach
• Andre Iguodala, four-time NBA champion player for Golden State Warriors, 2015 NBA Finals MVP
• James Iha, musician with The Smashing Pumpkins
• Tunch Ilkin, lineman, broadcaster for Pittsburgh Steelers
• Margaret Illington, silent-film actress
• Roger Imhof, actor
• The Impressions, R&B group, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Ebon C. Ingersoll, U.S. Representative 1864–70 (born in New York)
• Robert G. Ingersoll, 19th Century Illinois Attorney General, reformer (born in New York)
• Lloyd Ingraham, actor and director
• Mark Ingram Sr., NFL wide receiver 1987–96, father of Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram II
• Rex Ingram, actor, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Sahara, Cabin in the Sky, Your Cheatin' Heart
• Jeff Innis, pitcher for New York Mets 1987–93
• Samuel Insull, industrialist, builder of Chicago Opera House (born in England)
• George Ireland, coach of Loyola team that won 1963 NCAA basketball championship (born in Wisconsin)
• Jim Irsay, owner of NFL's Indianapolis Colts
• Robert Irsay, owned Baltimore and Indianapolis Colts 1972–97
• Dick Irvin, coach and first captain of Chicago Blackhawks (born in Canada)
• Richard Irvin, mayor of Aurora
• Wilson Irvine, impressionist painter
• Charlie Irwin, MLB infielder 1893–1902
• Ivan Irwin, NHL player, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens
• Tom Irwin, actor, Saving Grace, My So-Called Life, Related
• Jason Isringhausen, relief pitcher for six MLB teams
• Dan Issel, Hall of Fame basketball player, University of Kentucky, Denver Nuggets, NBA coach and GM
• Burl Ives, Oscar-winning actor, The Big Country, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; folk musician ("A Holly Jolly Christmas")
• Judith Ivey, Tony Award-winning actress, Sister, Sister, Brighton Beach Memoirs, The Woman in Red (born in Texas)
• Eugene Izzi, novelist working in hardboiled crime fiction

J

Ja–Jn

Richard Jenkins

• Ray Jablonski, MLB infielder 1953–59
• Adoree Jackson, USC and NFL wide receiver
• Frisman Jackson, NFL wide receiver 2002–07
• Jesse Jackson, political activist and candidate, Baptist minister, TV commentator (born in South Carolina)
• Jesse Jackson Jr., U.S. Representative, tendered resignation 2012
• Jonathan Jackson, U.S. Representative
• Leroy Jackson, three-time state 100-yard dash champion, NFL running back
• Mahalia Jackson, gospel singer, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (born in Louisiana)
• Mannie Jackson, owner of Harlem Globetrotters
• Mark Jackson, NFL wide receiver 1986-94, played in three Super Bowl games
• Michael Jackson, iconic pop singer (born in Indiana)
• Phil Jackson, Hall of Fame coach of six-time NBA champion Chicago Bulls (born in Montana)
• Shoeless Joe Jackson, outfielder for Black Sox banned from baseball (born in South Carolina)
• Wilfred Jackson, animator, director of Disney's Fantasia, Dumbo, Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• Harry Jacobs, pro linebacker 1960–72, two AFL championships
• Jim Jacobs, composer, Grease
• Colombe Jacobsen, chef and actress
• Baby Doll Jacobson, MLB outfielder 1915–27
• Peter Jacobson, actor, House, Transformers, Ray Donovan
• Walter Jacobson, television news journalist
• Scott Jacoby, Emmy-winning actor
• Andrea Jaeger, tennis player, Wimbledon and French Open finalist
• Thomas Jaeschke, volleyball player, 2016 Olympic medalist
• Evan Jager, distance runner, U.S. record holder in 3000m steeplechase
• Tom Jager, swimmer, five-time Olympic champion, 11-time U.S. champion
• Helmut Jahn, architect (born in Germany)
• John Jakes, author, The Kent Family Chronicles, North and South
• Ahmad Jamal, jazz pianist
• Brian James, basketball coach
• Edmund J. James, president of University of Illinois 1904–20
• Joni James, singer, "Why Don't You Believe Me?"
• Louis N. James, golfer, 1902 U.S. Amateur champion
• Peter Francis James, actor, voice-over artist
• William James, NFL defensive back 2001–10
• Joyce Jameson, actress
• Bob Jamieson, television journalist
• Dick Jamieson, football coach 1972–97
• Jim Jamieson, pro golfer (born in Michigan)
• Bob Janecyk, NHL goalie 1983–89
• Bill Janklow, 16-year Governor of South Dakota
• Danny Jansen, MLB catcher
• Natalie Jaresko, minister of finance, Ukraine
• Joseph Jarman, jazz musician and Buddhist priest (born in Arkansas)
• Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to President Barack Obama
• Pat Jarvis, pitcher for Montreal Expos and Atlanta Braves
• Ray Jauch, football player and coach
• Dick Jauron, NFL defensive back, head coach of Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions
• Dave Jauss, baseball coach and scout
• William Jayne, first governor of Dakota Territory 1861–63
• Betty Jaynes, singer and actress (born in Tennessee)
• Robert Jeangerard, Olympic basketball gold medalist
• Denise Jefferson, director Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 1984–2010
• Thomas B. Jeffery, 19th Century auto and bicycle pioneer (born in England)
• Mae Jemison, physician and astronaut (born in Alabama)
• Joe Jemsek, golfer and owner of Cog Hill course
• Edward H. Jenison, publisher, Naval commander, U.S. Representative (born in Wisconsin)
• Ella Jenkins, educator, Grammy-winning singer
• Ferguson Jenkins, Hall of Fame pitcher for Chicago Cubs (born in Canada)
• LaTasha Jenkins, sprinter
• Leroy Jenkins, violinist
• Richard Jenkins, Oscar-nominated, Emmy-winning actor, The Visitor, Six Feet Under, Step Brothers, Olive Kitteridge
• James M. Jenness, CEO of Kellogg's 2004–06
• William Le Baron Jenney, architect, originator of metal-frame skyscraper (born in Massachusetts)
• William Sherman Jennings, 18th Governor of Florida
• Derrick Jensen, tight end for Oakland Raiders 1979–86
• Jens Jensen, landscape architect (born in Denmark)
• Jeremih, R&B singer
• Garry Jestadt, MLB infielder 1969–72
• Rob Jeter, basketball coach, Milwaukee, Western Illinois (born in Pennsylvania)
• Sam Jethroe, outfielder, 1950 National League Rookie of the Year
• Martin C. Jischke, president of Iowa State and Purdue

Jo–Jz

Jake Johnson

• Anton J. Johnson, dairy executive, mayor of Macomb, U.S. Representative
• Armon Johnson, point guard for Portland Trail Blazers 2010–12
• Arnold Johnson, owner of MLB's Philadelphia and Kansas City Athletics
• Arte Johnson, actor, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
• Bob Johnson, pitcher for five Major League teams
• Bobby Johnson, wide receiver for New York Giants 1984–86
• Brandon Johnson, 57th Mayor of Chicago
• Carrie Ashton Johnson, newspaper editor, writer, suffragist
• Charles R. Johnson, scholar, novelist, author of Middle Passage
• Chic Johnson, comedian, Olsen and Johnson
• Curley Johnson, player for Harlem Globetrotters
• Diane Johnson, author and screenwriter, Le Divorce, The Shining
• Don Johnson, MLB player, last Cub to bat in World Series before 2016
• Eddie Johnson, player for six NBA teams
• Ernie Johnson, MLB shortstop 1912–25
• George E. Johnson Sr., cosmetics executive (born in Mississippi)
• Howard Wesley Johnson, president of MIT, chairman of board of trustees
• Jake Johnson, actor, New Girl, Let's Be Cops, The Mummy
• Jan Johnson, three-time NCAA pole vault champion, 1972 Olympic medalist
• Jim Johnson, defensive coordinator for Notre Dame, NFL teams
• John H. Johnson, publisher of Ebony, Jet (born in Arkansas)
• Lynn-Holly Johnson, professional ice skater and actress, Ice Castles, For Your Eyes Only
• Mickey Johnson, NBA forward 1974–86
• Nancy Johnson, U.S. Representative for Connecticut 1983–2007
• Phillip E. Johnson, professor, father of intelligent design movement
• Raylee Johnson, NFL defensive end 1993–2003
• Richard Johnson, defensive back for Houston Oilers
• Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, owned Charlotte Bobcats (born in Mississippi)
• Sheila Johnson, philanthropist, owner of Washington Mystics (born in Pennsylvania)
• Syleena Johnson, singer and TV personality
• Timothy V. Johnson, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 2001–13
• Luke Johnsos, player and coach for Chicago Bears
• Bruce Johnston, singer for Beach Boys, composer of "I Write the Songs"
• J. J. Johnston, actor, boxing historian
• Louis Jolliet, explorer, early Illinois territory settler (born in Canada)
• Adam Jones, Grammy-winning guitarist
• Amanda Jones, 1973 Miss USA, first runner-up Miss Universe
• Austin Jones, former YouTuber, musician, and a capella artist
• Barbara Jones, sprinter, 1952 and 1960 Olympic relay golds
• Darryl Jones, guitarist for The Rolling Stones
• David Jones, physician, second owner of NFL's Chicago Cardinals
• Earl Jones, athlete, 800 meters bronze in 1984 Summer Olympics
• Esther Jones, sprinter, 1992 Summer Olympics relay gold
• Garrett Jones, MLB first baseman and outfielder 2007-15
• Hoppy Jones, original member of singing group The Ink Spots
• James Jones, author, From Here to Eternity, Some Came Running, The Thin Red Line
• Jo Jones, drummer for Count Basie
• Mary Harris Jones, labor organizer (born in Ireland)
• Melvin Jones, founder of Lions Club International (born in Arizona)
• Ralph Jones, coach of Chicago Bears, basketball coach at Purdue, Illinois and Butler (born in Indiana)
• Quincy Jones, musician, conductor, producer, arranger, composer, film composer, Grammy Legend Award
• Rickie Lee Jones, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter
• Sam J. Jones, actor, Flash Gordon, 10, Ted
• Wesley Livsey Jones, U.S. Senator of Washington 1909–32
• Bob Jordan, television journalist (born in Georgia)
• Clifford Jordan, jazz musician
• Jim Jordan, actor, radio's Fibber McGee and Molly
• John Jordan, basketball coach for Loyola and Notre Dame
• Marian Driscoll Jordan, actress, Fibber McGee and Molly
• Michael Jordan, basketball player, NCAA champion, two-time Olympic champion, six-time NBA champion for Chicago Bulls, owner of Charlotte Hornets (born in North Carolina)
• Reggie Jordan, NBA guard 1994–2000
• Arndt Jorgens, MLB catcher 1929–39 (born in Norway)
• Orville Jorgens, MLB pitcher 1935–37
• Ron and Vivian Joseph, Olympic pairs skaters
• Al Joyner, athlete, gold medalist in triple jump at 1984 Summer Olympics
• Jackie Joyner-Kersee, athlete, UCLA basketball and track, four-time Olympian, three golds, six medals
• Tom Joyner, radio personality
• Norman B. Judd, U.S. Representative 1867–71 (born in New York)
• Howie Judson, pitcher for Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds
• Sylvia Shaw Judson, sculptor
• Whitcomb L. Judson, inventor of the zipper
• Jakob Junis, MLB pitcher
• John Jurkovic, football player, radio personality
• Herb Juul, MLB pitcher, Illinois basketball player, coach

K

Ka–Kg

Megyn Kelly

• Ted Kaczynski, notorious Unabomber criminal
• Mike Kafka, NFL and Northwestern quarterback
• Gus Kahn, songwriter, "I'll See You in My Dreams" (born in Germany)
• James Kahn, writer of Star Wars novels, television producer
• Harry Kalas, Hall of Fame sportscaster for Philadelphia Phillies
• Floyd Kalber, longtime Chicago television journalist (born in Nebraska)
• Frank Kaminsky, NBA center, 2015 Big Ten Player of the Year
• Stuart M. Kaminsky, mystery novelist
• Elias Kane, judge, first Illinois Secretary of State, U.S. Senator 1825–35 (born in New York)
• Marjorie Kane, actress, The Dentist, The Loud Mouth
• Patrick Kane, three-time Stanley Cup champion with Chicago Blackhawks (born in New York)
• Maria Kanellis, WWE professional wrestler
• Kraig Kann, Golf Channel personality, LPGA official
• Henry Kaplan, pioneer in radiation therapy and radiobiology
• Irving Kaplansky, mathematician at University of Chicago (born in Canada)
• Jack Kapp, founder of Decca Records
• Chris Kappler, Olympic equestrian gold medalist
• Frederick J. Karch, World War II and Vietnam general
• Fred Karger, political consultant
• Fred Karlin, songwriter, "For All We Know"
• Phil Karlson, film director, Kid Galahad, Kansas City Confidential, The Silencers, Walking Tall
• Lloyd A. Karmeier, judge, Illinois Supreme Court 2000-20
• Roberta Karmel, Centennial Professor at Brooklyn Law School, first female Commissioner of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
• Johnny Karras, halfback for Illinois 1952 Rose Bowl champions
• Ted Karras, NFL center, two-time Super Bowl champion with New England Patriots
• Kevin Kasper, wide receiver for eight NFL teams
• Leon Kass, physician, scientist, educator, public intellectual
• Chuck Kassel, NFL player 1927–33
• Terry Kath, musician with band Chicago
• Stana Katic, actress, Castle, Absentia (born in Canada)
• Philip Kaufman, film director, The Right Stuff, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Rising Sun
• Tony Kaufmann, MLB pitcher 1921–35
• Herminie Templeton Kavanagh, writer, Darby O'Gill and the Little People (born in England)
• Yosh Kawano, 65-year employee of Chicago Cubs (born in Washington)
• Kenneth Kays, decorated soldier
• Marilyn Kaytor, food writer
• Tim Kazurinsky, actor, comedian, Saturday Night Live, Police Academy
• Bill Keating, lineman, 1965 Rose Bowl champion Michigan
• Tom Keating, NFL defensive tackle 1964–75
• Julie Kedzie, mixed martial artist
• Howard Keel, actor, singer, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Kiss Me Kate, Kismet, Calamity Jane, Dallas
• James Keeley, newspaper publisher (born in England)
• John L. Keeley Jr., investment manager and philanthropist
• Leslie Keeley, physician, founder of Keeley Institute for addiction treatment
• Cody Keenan, speechwriter for President Barack Obama
• Rosalind Keith, actress, Criminals of the Air, Trouble in Sundown
• Clayton Keller, NHL player (born in Missouri)
• Kent E. Keller, U.S. Representative 1931–41
• Sheldon Keller, comedy writer
• Barry Kelley, actor, The Asphalt Jungle, Buchanan Rides Alone
• Florence Kelley, social reformer, founder of National Consumers' League (born in Pennsylvania)
• Mike Kelley, creator of TV series Revenge
• Hiram Huntington Kellogg Sr., minister, first Knox College president (born in New York)
• Carson Kelly, MLB catcher
• Dennis Kelly, NFL offensive tackle
• Edward Joseph Kelly, 14-year Mayor of Chicago
• Harry Kelly, decorated World War I soldier, Governor of Michigan
• James Kelly, founder of Chicago Tribune
• Megyn Kelly, journalist for Fox News and NBC News, host of Megyn Kelly Today
• R. Kelly, singer and songwriter
• Robin Kelly, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative (born in New York)
• Tim Kelly, NFL offensive coordinator
• Caren Kemner, volleyball player, bronze medal in 1992 Summer Olympics
• Mike Kenn, tackle for Atlanta Falcons, starter in 251 NFL games
• Michael Kenna, saloonkeeper, Chicago alderman
• Bob Kennedy, MLB player 1939-57, manager of Chicago Cubs and Oakland A's
• Christopher G. Kennedy, president of Merchandise Mart, university trustee, nephew of John F. Kennedy (born in Massachusetts)
• D. James Kennedy, pastor, Christian broadcaster
• Ethel Kennedy, widow of U.S. senator and attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
• John Kennedy, MLB infielder 1962–74
• Madge Kennedy, actress, The Marrying Kind, Lust for Life
• Merna Kennedy, actress, wife of Busby Berkeley
• Martin H. Kennelly, Mayor of Chicago 1948–55
• Ernie Kent, basketball head coach for Washington State and Oregon
• Mel Kenyon, auto racer, five top-5 finishes in Indy 500
• Robert Keohane, co-founder of neoliberalism school of thought
• Hugh Keough, horse racing official and sportswriter
• Joe E. Kernan, decorated Vietnam War aviator, mayor of South Bend 1988-97, Governor of Indiana 2003–05
• Otto Kerner Jr., politician (Democrat), decorated World War II soldier, Governor of Illinois 1961–68, imprisoned 1974
• Otto Kerner Sr., judge, Attorney General of Illinois
• Johnny Kerr, NBA player, coach, broadcaster for Chicago Bulls, member of Hall of Fame
• Walter Kerr, Broadway drama critic
• Jack Kerris, Loyola and pro basketball player
• Donald Kerst, physicist, worked on Manhattan Project
• Brian Kerwin, actor, Murphy's Romance, Love Field, Torch Song Trilogy, 27 Dresses, Beggars and Choosers
• Joseph Kerwin, astronaut and physician
• T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, actress, That's So Raven, Cosby, In Living Color
• Madison Keys, tennis player, 2017 U.S. Open runner-up

Kh–Kn

Chaka Khan

Jason Kipnis

• Chaka Khan, singer, multiple Grammy Award winner
• Fazlur Khan, designer of John Hancock Center, Willis Tower (born in India)
• Shahid Khan, owner, Jacksonville Jaguars (born in Pakistan)
• Tony Khan, football and wrestling executive
• Gerald Frederick Kicanas, archbishop of Tucson, Arizona
• John Kidd, NFL punter 1984–98
• Adolph Kiefer, swimmer, backstroke gold medalist in 1936 Olympics
• Thomas L. Kilbride, judge, Supreme Court of Illinois 2000-20
• Richard Kiley, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor, Blackboard Jungle, A Year in the Life, Man of La Mancha, The Phenix City Story
• Dorothy Kilgallen, columnist, game show panelist
• Philip G. Killey, director of Air National Guard
• James M. Kilts, CEO of Gillette
• William Wallace Kimball, piano manufacturer (born in Maine)
• Elbert Kimbrough, defensive back for San Francisco 49ers 1962–66
• Kyle Kinane, stand-up comedian
• Dave Kindred, sports journalist
• Bill King, radio voice of Oakland A's, Raiders, Golden State Warriors
• Bradley King, early Hollywood screenwriter
• Edward John King, seven-term U.S. Representative (born in Massachusetts)
• Frank King, cartoonist, creator of Gasoline Alley (born in Wisconsin)
• Freddie King, musician in Blues Hall of Fame (born in Texas)
• Ginevra King, socialite
• Mary-Claire King, geneticist
• Ray King, MLB pitcher 1999–2008
• Wayne King, bandleader
• Dave Kingman, 15-year MLB outfielder (born in Oregon)
• Sam Kinison, stand-up comedian, actor (born in Washington)
• Terry Kinney, actor, Oz, The Unusuals, Sleepers, The Firm, co-founder of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
• William Kinney, lieutenant governor 1826–30 (born in Kentucky)
• John Kinsella, swimmer, gold medalist at 1972 Summer Olympics
• Juliet Magill Kinzie, historian (born in Connecticut)
• John Kinzie, early Chicago settler (born in Ireland)
• John H. Kinzie, trader, Chicago politician (born in Canada)
• Adam Kinzinger, Air Force pilot, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 2011-23
• Jason Kipnis, MLB second baseman 2011-20
• Bob Kipper, MLB pitcher 1985–92
• George Kirby, comedian
• Rollin Kirby, cartoonist
• Mark Kirk, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 2001-10 and U.S. Senator 2010-17
• Jeane Kirkpatrick, U.S. Ambassador to United Nations 1981-85 (born in Oklahoma)
• Jess Kirkpatrick, actor and announcer
• Jimmy Kite, auto racer
• Kurt Kittner, quarterback for Illinois, champion and MVP of World Bowl XIII
• Tom Kivisto, basketball player, businessman
• Nick Kladis, basketball player, businessman, part-owner of Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals
• Billy Klaus, MLB player 1952-63
• Bobby Klaus, MLB player 1964-65
• Gary Kleck, criminologist, Florida State University professor emeritus
• Chris Klein, actor, American Pie film series, Rollerball
• Dick Klein, first owner, general manager of Chicago Bulls (born in Iowa)
• Dick Klein, tackle for Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys
• Tom Kleinschmidt, basketball player for DePaul, coach of DePaul College Prep
• Josh Kline, NFL offensive guard 2013-19
• William G. Kline, basketball and baseball coach, Nebraska and Florida
• Frank Klopas, soccer player, coach of Chicago Fire
• Karlie Kloss, fashion model
• John C. Kluczynski, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 1951–75
• Ted Kluszewski, first baseman for Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, three home runs in 1959 World Series
• Philip Klutznick, U.S. Secretary of Commerce 1980–81, Chicago Bulls president 1973 (born in Missouri)
• Cole Kmet, NFL tight end
• Anthony L. Knapp, U.S. Representative 1861–65 (born in New York)
• Lindsay Knapp, guard for Notre Dame and Super Bowl XXXI champion Green Bay Packers
• Robert M. Knapp, U.S. Representative 1873–79 (born in New York)
• Willie Knapp, jockey in Hall of Fame, winner of 1918 Kentucky Derby
• Chad Knaus, NASCAR crew chief
• Alexa Scimeca Knierim, figure skater, 2022 world champion and 2022 Winter Olympics gold medalist
• Joe Knollenberg, U.S. Representative of Michigan 1993–2009
• Oscar Knop, NFL halfback 1920–27
• Frank Knox, newspaper publisher/owner and Secretary of the Navy (born in Massachusetts)

Ko–Kz

Ray Kroc

• Tom Koch, writer for Mad magazine
• Leo Kocialkowski, tax appraiser, U.S. Representative 1933–43
• Dave Kocourek, tight end in seven AFL title games
• Dave Koechner, actor, Second City, Anchorman (born in Missouri)
• Walter Koenig, actor, Star Trek
• Gustav Koerner, lieutenant governor, Abe Lincoln aide (born in Germany)
• Bob Koester, founder of Delmark Records (born in Kansas)
• Seana Kofoed, actress, Men in Trees
• Herman Kogan, journalist
• Rick Kogan, journalist
• Herbert Kohler Jr., billionaire businessman, CEO of Kohler Co.
• Ruth DeYoung Kohler, journalist
• H. H. Kohlsaat, newspaper publisher
• Dick Kokos, MLB outfielder 1948–54
• Dan Kolb, MLB pitcher 1999–2007
• Gary Kolb, MLB outfielder 1960–69
• Darlene Koldenhoven, Grammy Award-winning singer
• Henry Kolker, actor, Holiday, Union Pacific
• Fred Koller, songwriter
• Don Kolloway, MLB infielder 1940–53
• Bonnie Koloc, folk singer (born in Iowa)
• Lou Kolls, football player, MLB umpire
• Mort Kondracke, political commentator, columnist for Roll Call
• Paul Konerko, 15-year first baseman for White Sox (born in Rhode Island)
• Lee Konitz, saxophonist
• George Kontos, relief pitcher for 2012 World Series champion San Francisco Giants
• David Kopay, pro football running back, author, gay rights activist
• Harvey Korman, actor and comedian, The Carol Burnett Show, Blazing Saddles, History of the World, Part I, High Anxiety
• Sidney Korshak, labor lawyer
• Eddie Kotal, pro football player
• Glenn Kotche, drummer
• Arlene Kotil, pro baseball player
• Irene Kotowicz, pro baseball player
• George Kotsiopoulos, TV personality, Fashion Police
• Rich Koz, television personality Svengoolie
• Joe Krabbenhoft, basketball player, coach for Wisconsin
• Joe Krakoski, NFL defensive back 1961–66
• Irene Kral, singer
• Roy Kral, jazz musician
• Akiane Kramarik, poet and painter
• Olof Krans, Civil War soldier in Illinois regiment, Swedish-American painter and artist
• Nelson G. Kraschel, Governor of Iowa 1937–39
• Jerry Krause, general manager of six-time NBA champion Chicago Bulls
• Moose Krause, four-sport athlete, coach, athletic director for Notre Dame
• Alison Krauss, multiple Grammy Award-winning bluegrass musician and composer
• Mike Kreevich, MLB outfielder 1931–45
• Albert Henry Krehbiel, painter, Art Institute of Chicago professor (born in Iowa)
• Frederick Kreismann, mayor of St. Louis 1909–13
• Rich Kreitling, NFL wide receiver 1959–64
• Gary Kremen, founder of Match.com
• Raja Krishnamoorthi, lawyer, U.S. Representative (born in India)
• John Kriza, ballet dancer
• Ray Kroc, CEO of McDonald's, owned San Diego Padres
• Egil Krogh, lawyer, aide to President Richard Nixon, Watergate figure
• Ian Krol, MLB pitcher 2013-21
• Candace Kroslak, actress, Ocean Ave.
• Casey Krueger, pro soccer player, Chicago Red Stars
• Bill Krueger, pitcher for eight MLB teams
• Ernie Krueger, MLB catcher 1913–25
• Gene Krupa, drummer, subject of film The Gene Krupa Story
• Todd Krygier, hockey player for Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks
• Mike Krzyzewski, basketball coach for Duke University, five NCAA championships, 2008 and 2012 Olympic gold medals, Hall of Fame
• Steve Kuberski, forward for Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks
• Daniel Kucera, Catholic bishop, Illinois Benedictine president
• Jonathan Kuck, speed skater, 2010 Winter Olympics silver medalist
• John Kuenster, editor of Baseball Digest, author
• Mickey Kuhn, actor
• Toni Kukoc, Hall of Fame player and executive for Chicago Bulls (born in Croatia)
• Jake Kumerow, NFL wide receiver
• George Kunz, NFL lineman for Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Colts
• Stanley H. Kunz, thoroughbred breeder, U.S. Representative 1921–33 (born in Pennsylvania)
• Irv Kupcinet, newspaper columnist, broadcaster
• Karyn Kupcinet, actress, murder victim
• C.J. Kupec, center for Michigan and Los Angeles Lakers
• Bill Kurtis, television news journalist (born in Florida)
• Emil Kush, pitcher for Chicago Cubs 1941–49
• Sarah Kustok, sportscaster
• Zak Kustok, quarterback for Northwestern
• Bob Kustra, president of Boise State 2003-18, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois 1991-98 (born in Missouri)
• Michael Kutza, founder of Chicago International Film Festival
• Ken Kwapis, TV and film director, The Office, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, He's Just Not That Into You

L

La–Ld

Amy Landecker

Matteo Lane

Lauren Lapkus

• Walter B. LaBerge, Under Secretary of Army, Air Force, NATO
• Ben LaBolt, political advisor, White House Communications Director
• Harry Lachman, film director, Dante's Inferno, Our Relations
• Bob Lackey, basketball player for Marquette and ABA's New York Nets
• Ethel Lackie, swimmer, two gold medals in 1924 Summer Olympics
• Matt LaCosse, NFL tight end 2015-21
• Tanner Laczynski, NHL center
• Tyler Ladendorf, MLB second baseman 2015-21
• Carl Laemmle, motion picture mogul (born in Germany)
• Carl Laemmle Jr., head of Universal Pictures
• Carla Laemmle, silent-film actress
• A.G. Lafley, CEO of Procter & Gamble (born in New Hampshire)
• Jewel Lafontant, attorney, figure in George H. W. Bush administration
• Garth Lagerwey, goalkeeper, executive in Major League Soccer
• Kyung Lah, Tokyo-based international correspondent for CNN (born in South Korea)
• Ray LaHood, politician (Republican), state and U.S. Representative, U.S. Secretary of Transportation 2009–13
• Bill Laimbeer, NBA center 1979-93, two-time champion with Detroit Pistons, three-time WNBA champion coach (born in Massachusetts)
• Frankie Laine, singer and actor, known for themes to 3:10 to Yuma, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Rawhide, Blazing Saddles
• Jean La Lime, early Chicago settler (born in Canada)
• Ricardo Lamas, mixed martial-arts fighter
• Derek Lamely, golfer
• Robert Lamm, musician, songwriter for band Chicago
• Gene Lamont, MLB catcher, coach and manager
• Robert P. Lamont, U.S. Secretary of Commerce 1927–32 (born in Michigan)
• Amy Landecker, actress, A Serious Man, Louie, Transparent
• Ann Landers (Ruth Crowley, Eppie Lederer), advice columnist
• James Landis, noted power engineer
• Jessie Royce Landis, actress, North by Northwest, To Catch a Thief
• John Landis, film director, Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Trading Places, Michael Jackson's Thriller
• Kenesaw Mountain Landis, judge, baseball commissioner, banned eight Black Sox (born in Ohio)
• Reed G. Landis, combat pilot, son of Judge Landis
• Margaret Landon, author, Anna and the King of Siam (born in Wisconsin)
• Truman H. Landon, Air Force general (born in Missouri)
• Hobie Landrith, catcher for seven MLB teams
• Mabel Landry, four-time U.S. champion in long jump
• Eric Lane, actor
• Matteo Lane, comedian
• Nora Lane, actress, The Man Hunter, The Cisco Kid
• Tami Lane, Oscar-winning makeup artist
• Will Lang Jr., war correspondent, bureau chief for Life magazine
• Jim Langfelder, mayor of Springfield 2015-23
• Mary Lewis Langworthy, president, Chicago Woman's Club
• Harris Laning, admiral
• John Lankston, opera singer
• Sherry Lansing, actress and CEO of Paramount Pictures
• Lauren Lapkus, actress, Orange Is the New Black, Are You There, Chelsea?, Clipped, Jurassic World
• Alison La Placa, actress, Duet, Open House, Madhouse
• Angelo J. LaPietra, mobster with Chicago Outfit
• John Lardner, war correspondent, New York sportswriter
• Ring Lardner, early 20th Century sportswriter, author, composer, lyricist (born in Michigan)
• Ring Lardner Jr., Oscar-winning screenwriter, Woman of the Year, The Cincinnati Kid, M*A*S*H
• Gene La Rocque, U.S. Navy rear admiral
• Rod La Rocque, actor, The Locked Door, Forbidden Paradise
• Norm Larsen, industrial chemist, inventor of WD-40
• René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, explorer (born in France)
• Kirke La Shelle, reporter, editor, playwright, producer
• Albert Lasker, advertising executive, co-owned Chicago Cubs 1916–25 (born in Germany)
• Jonathan Latimer, author and screenwriter
• Johnny Lattner, football player, Heisman Trophy winner for Notre Dame
• William Lava, composer of animated film music, Looney Tunes
• Arnold Laven, director and producer, The Rifleman, The Big Valley, Rough Night in Jericho, Sam Whiskey
• Hazel Lavery, artist and model
• Jackie LaVine, swimmer, 1952 Olympic bronze medalist
• Ralph Lawler, radio-TV broadcaster of Los Angeles Clippers
• Carol Lawrence, singer and actress
• George R. Lawrence, photographer and aviator
• Robert Henry Lawrence Jr., jet pilot and astronaut
• Victor F. Lawson, publisher of Chicago Daily News 1876–1925
• Don Laz, pole vaulter, silver medalist in 1952 Summer Olympics

Le–Lh

Natasha Leggero

• Cloris Leachman, Oscar-winning, eight-time Emmy-winning actress, The Last Picture Show, Mary Tyler Moore, Young Frankenstein, 1946 Miss Illinois (born in Iowa)
• Brett Lebda, NHL defenseman 2005–11
• Mike Lebovitz, stand-up comedian
• Pepi Lederer, silent-film actress
• Ang Lee, Oscar-winning director, Illinois alumnus (born in Taiwan)
• Doug Lee, NBA player 1991–95
• Mary Lee, actress, Cowboy and the Senorita, South of the Border
• Mike Lee, boxer
• Russell Lee, photographer
• Dan LeFevour, pro football quarterback
• Joan Lefkow, judge (born in Kansas)
• Lance LeGault, actor, The A-Team
• Ernest de Koven Leffingwell, explorer
• Natasha Leggero, comedian, judge on Last Comic Standing
• Charlie Leibrandt, MLB pitcher 1979–93, 1985 World Series champion
• Lefty Leifield, MLB pitcher 1905–20
• Levi Leiter, co-founder of Marshall Field & Co., president of Art Institute of Chicago
• Mark Leiter, pitcher for eight MLB teams
• Charles LeMaire, Oscar-winning costume designer
• John D. LeMay, actor, Friday the 13th: The Series (born in Minnesota)
• Walt Lemon Jr., American player in Israel Basketball Premier League
• Don Lenhardt, player for four MLB teams
• Harry Lennix, actor, Dollhouse, The Blacklist, Matrix films
• Thomas Lennon, actor, comedian, Reno 911!, The State, Viva Variety
• Lance Lenoir, pro football player
• Rick Lenz, actor, Hec Ramsey, Cactus Flower, The Shootist
• Dutch Leonard, pitcher for four MLB teams
• Jack E. Leonard, comedian
• Meyers Leonard, NBA and Illinois center (born in Virginia)
• Robert Z. Leonard, Oscar-nominated film director, The Great Ziegfeld, Pride and Prejudice, The Bribe
• Leopold and Loeb, notorious murderers of 1924
• Lawrence Leritz, dancer, actor
• Leo Lerner, newspaper publisher
• Jim Les, guard for four NBA teams, head coach of UC Davis
• Mikel Leshoure, running back for Detroit Lions 2011–14
• Amy Leslie, opera singer, journalist (born in Iowa)
• Donald Leslie, inventor of Leslie speaker
• Buddy Lester, comedian and actor, Ocean's 11, The Nutty Professor
• Jerry Lester, comedian, television personality
• Ronnie Lester, guard for Chicago Bulls and 1985 NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers (born in Mississippi)
• Tim Lester, quarterback and head coach, Western Michigan
• Tracy Letts, Tony-winning actor, playwright, screenwriter, August: Osage County (born in Oklahoma)
• Brian Levant, film director, The Flintstones, Beethoven, Snow Dogs, Are We There Yet?
• Max Levchin, co-founder of PayPal and Yelp (born in Ukraine)
• Mel Leven, songwriter
• Edward H. Levi, president of University of Chicago 1968-75, U.S. Attorney General 1975–77
• Charles Levin, actor, Alice, Capital News
• Gabe Levin, American-Israeli player in Israeli Basketball Premier League
• Al Levine, pitcher for seven MLB teams
• Samm Levine, actor, Freaks and Geeks
• Ted Levine, actor, The Silence of the Lambs, Monk (born in Ohio)
• King Levinsky, boxer, heavyweight contender
• Steven Levitan, TV director, screenwriter and producer; creator of Just Shoot Me! and Modern Family
• Steven Levitt, economist, author of Freakonomics
• Marv Levy, coach and general manager for Buffalo Bills, member of Pro Football Hall of Fame
• Greg Lewis, NFL wide receiver 2003–10
• J. Hamilton Lewis, congressman for two states, U.S. Senator of Illinois (born in Virginia)
• John L. Lewis, Illinois coal miner, president of United Mine Workers of America (born in Iowa)
• Lena Morrow Lewis, suffragist, Socialist
• Meade Lux Lewis, jazz musician
• Monica Lewis, singer and actress, The Strip, The D.I., Excuse My Dust, Affair with a Stranger
• Ramsey Lewis, radio personality and Grammy-winning jazz musician, "The 'In' Crowd"
• J.C. Leyendecker, illustrator (born in Germany)

Li–Ln

Abraham Lincoln

• Anna Li, gymnast, NCAA champion for UCLA (born in Nevada)
• Jimmy John Liautaud, founder of Jimmy John's sandwich chain
• Marcus Liberty, pro basketball player
• George Lichty, cartoonist, Grin and Bear It
• Dennis Lick, offensive tackle for Chicago Bears 1976–81
• E. J. Liddell, NBA forward, two-time Illinois Mr. Basketball
• Don Liddle, pitcher for 1954 World Series champion New York Giants
• Jeffrey Lieber, TV writer and producer, Lost
• Jennifer Lien, actress, Star Trek: Voyager
• DeAndre Liggins, pro basketball player
• Lori Lightfoot, 56th Mayor of Chicago (born in Ohio)
• Anita Lihme, princess of Bohemia
• David E. Lilienthal, chairman, Atomic Energy Commission 1946–50
• Arlene Limas, world and Olympic champion in taekwondo
• Abbey Lincoln, singer and actress
• Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, Illinois lawyer and legislator, writer of Gettysburg Address, issuer of Emancipation Proclamation (born in Kentucky)
• Abraham Lincoln II, grandson of Abraham Lincoln
• Jessie Harlan Lincoln, granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln
• Mamie Lincoln, granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln
• Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's wife (born in Kentucky, died in Illinois)
• Robert Todd Lincoln, attorney, U.S. Ambassador to United Kingdom, Secretary of War, President of Pullman Company, Abraham Lincoln's son
• Tad Lincoln, youngest son of Abraham Lincoln, died at 18
• Thomas Lincoln, father of Abraham Lincoln, lived in Illinois 1831–51 (born in Virginia)
• Katie Lind, pro soccer player
• Mike Lind, NFL and Notre Dame fullback
• Edward Lindberg, athlete, relay gold medalist in 1912 Summer Olympics
• Jim Lindeman, MLB outfielder 1986–94
• Fannie B. Linderman, educator, entertainer, and writer
• Charles Magnus Lindgren, shipping executive (born in Sweden)
• John R. Lindgren, banking executive, son of Charles M. Lindgren
• Justa Lindgren, football player for Illinois 1898–1901, coach of 1904 Big Ten champions
• Benjamin F. Lindheimer, horse racing, owner of Washington Park Race Track and Arlington Park
• Vachel Lindsay, poet
• Chuck Lindstrom, catcher, tripled in only MLB at-bat
• Freddie Lindstrom, Hall of Fame third baseman
• Ed Linke, MLB pitcher 1933–38
• Art Linson, producer, The Untouchables, Heat, Fight Club, Into the Wild
• Dan Lipinski, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 2005-21
• William O. Lipinski, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 1993–2005
• Clara Lipman, 19th Century stage actress
• Johnny Lira, boxer, USBA lightweight champ
• Peter Lisagor, journalist
• Rusty Lisch, quarterback for Notre Dame and St. Louis Cardinals
• Jerome Edward Listecki, archbishop of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Little Walter, blues musician (born in Louisiana)
• J. J. Liu, professional poker player (born in California)
• Robert Livingston, actor, The Three Mesquiteers
• Shaun Livingston, NBA forward 2004-19, three-time champion and executive with Golden State Warriors
• Danny Lloyd, actor, The Shining
• Scott Lloyd, NBA player 1976-82
• Vince Lloyd, baseball broadcaster

Lo–Lp

• Dick Locher, Pulitzer-winning cartoonist, writer-artist of Dick Tracy
• Allan Loeb, screenwriter, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, The Switch
• Marshall Loeb, magazine editor
• Kelly Loeffler, U.S. Senator of Georgia 2020-21
• Jo Sullivan Loesser, Tony Award-nominated actress
• Frank J. Loesch, chief of Chicago Crime Commission (born in New York)
• Nils Lofgren, musician, member of Bruce Springsteen E Street Band
• Johnny Loftus, Hall of Fame jockey, two-time Kentucky Derby winner, 1919 Triple Crown
• David Logan, 19th Century mayor of Portland, Oregon
• Janice Logan, actress, Opened by Mistake, Dr. Cyclops
• John A. Logan, politician, Civil War general, U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator
• John Alexander Logan Jr., Medal of Honor winner, killed in combat
• John Logan, screenwriter, Gladiator, The Aviator, Skyfall (born in California)
• Stephen T. Logan, law partner of Abraham Lincoln
• Gary Loizzo, musician with The American Breed
• Joseph Lombardo, organized crime figure
• Dutch Lonborg, basketball coach, Northwestern all-time leader in victories, Hall of Fame
• Chuck Long, quarterback and coach, Heisman Trophy runner-up, College Football Hall of Fame (born in Oklahoma)
• Fred T. Long, baseball player, football coach
• Herman Long, MLB infielder 1889–1904
• Richard Long, actor, The Big Valley, Nanny and the Professor, Bourbon Street Beat, House on Haunted Hill
• Shelley Long, actress, Second City, Northwestern, Cheers, Troop Beverly Hills, The Brady Bunch Movie (born in Indiana)
• Frank Loomis, hurdler, gold medalist in 1920 Summer Olympics
• Horatio G. Loomis, a founder of Chicago Board of Trade (born in Vermont)
• John Patrick Looney, gangster from Rock Island, inspired character in Road to Perdition
• Al Lopez, manager of White Sox 1950s, 1960s (born in Florida)
• Ramón E. López, space physicist
• Robert Lord, Oscar-winning screenwriter
• Robert Lorenz, film producer, American Sniper, Mystic River
• Fred Lorenzen, auto racer, winner of 1965 Daytona 500
• William Lorimer, banker and politician
• Dave Losso, stand-up comedian
• George Lott, five-time U.S. doubles champion, 1931 US Open finalist
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actress, Second City, The Practical Theatre Company, Northwestern, Seinfeld (born in New York)
• Lee Loughnane, musician with band Chicago
• Tony Lovato, musician, member of band Mest
• Bob Love, three-time All-Star for Chicago Bulls (born in Louisiana)
• John Arthur Love, Governor of Colorado 1963–73
• Elijah Lovejoy, abolitionist, editor (born in Maine)
• Owen Lovejoy, minister, U.S. Representative (born in Maine)
• Frank Orren Lowden, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative, Governor of Illinois 1917–21 (born in Minnesota)
• Grover Lowdermilk, MLB pitcher 1909–20 (born in Indiana)
• Fred Lowenthal, college football coach
• Britt Lower, actress, Man Seeking Woman
• Charles Lowman, surgeon awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
• Lynn Lowry, actress
• Alexander Loyd, Mayor of Chicago 1840–41 (born in New York)
• Jewell Loyd, basketball player, top pick of 2015 WNBA draft, two-time WNBA champion, 2020 Olympic gold medalist

Lq–Lz

Ludacris

• Scott W. Lucas, lawyer, U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator 1939-51
• Sid Luckman, quarterbacked Chicago Bears to four NFL championships (born in New York)
• Ludacris (Christopher Bridges), Grammy Award-winning rapper and actor, The Fast and the Furious
• William H. Luers, ambassador to Czechoslovakia, Venezuela
• Larry Lujack, radio personality (born in Iowa)
• Ned Luke, actor, Grand Theft Auto V
• Deanna Lund, actress, Land of the Giants
• Helen Lundeberg, painter
• Carl Lundgren, MLB pitcher 1902–09
• Paul Lusk, basketball coach
• Hamilton Luske, Oscar-winning animator, Mary Poppins
• Greg Luzinski, outfielder for Chicago White Sox and 1980 World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies
• Abe Lyman, bandleader
• Jane Lynch, actress and comedian, Glee, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Julie & Julia, A Mighty Wind, Hollywood Game Night
• John Lynch, NFL defensive back 1993-2008, Super Bowl XXXVII champion, Hall of Fame, general manager of San Francisco 49ers
• Jordan Lynch, quarterback for Northern Illinois and 2015 CFL champion Edmonton Eskimos
• Bird Lynn, catcher for 1917 World Series champion White Sox
• Fred Lynn, outfielder for Boston Red Sox, California Angels, 1975 American League MVP
• Ginger Lynn, adult-film actress
• Janet Lynn, five-time U.S. champion figure skater
• Marjorie Lynn, singer, National Barn Dance (born in Wisconsin)
• Ted Lyons, 21-year pitcher for Chicago White Sox, member of Hall of Fame (born in Louisiana)
• Evan Lysacek, figure skater, 2010 Winter Olympics gold medalist and 2009 world champion, Sullivan Award winner

M

Maa–Mag

Bernie Mac

Virginia Madsen

• Bernie Mac, actor, comedian, The Bernie Mac Show, Mr. 3000, Bad Santa, Ocean's Eleven and its sequels
• Charles MacArthur, Oscar-winning screenwriter, Chicago journalist, playwright (born in Pennsylvania)
• Hayes MacArthur, comedian, actor, writer, Angie Tribeca, Perfect Couples, The Game Plan
• Franklyn MacCormack, radio personality (born in Iowa)
• Charles B. Macdonald, won first U.S. Amateur tournament, built Chicago Golf Club (born in Canada)
• Hazel MacDonald, film critic and war correspondent
• Elaine "Spanky" MacFarlane, singer with Spanky and Our Gang
• Justina Machado, actress, Six Feet Under, Missing, Three Rivers, One Day at a Time
• Christy Mack, model, stripper, porn actress
• Helen Mack, actress, His Girl Friday, The Son of Kong, She
• Peter F. Mack Jr., pilot, seven-term U.S. Representative
• Sam Mack, guard for five NBA teams
• Pete Mackanin, manager for Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies
• Felix Mackiewicz, MLB outfielder 1941–47
• Rob Mackowiak, outfielder for Pittsburgh Pirates and White Sox
• Archibald MacLeish, poet and writer, three-time Pulitzer Prize winner
• Fred MacMurray, actor, My Three Sons, Double Indemnity, The Caine Mutiny, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Apartment
• Tress MacNeille, voice actress, The Simpsons, Futurama, Animaniacs (born in California)
• Bart Macomber, halfback for Illinois 1914–15 national champions
• Earle S. MacPherson, automotive engineer, developed MacPherson strut
• Franklin MacVeagh, banker, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury 1909–13 (born in Pennsylvania)
• John Macy, civil service chief for Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy
• Martin B. Madden, U.S. Representative 1905–28 (born in England)
• David M. Maddox, retired U.S. Army four-star general
• Amy Madigan, Oscar-nominated actress, Carnivàle, Field of Dreams, Uncle Buck, Pollock, Gone Baby Gone
• Edward Rell Madigan, U.S. Representative 1973–91, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture 1991–93
• Lisa Madigan, Attorney General of Illinois 2003-19
• Michael Madigan, state representative 1971-2021, Speaker of House 1997-2021, state Democratic Party chairman
• Slip Madigan, college football player, three-sport coach
• Cleo Madison, silent-film actress
• Sarah Danielle Madison, actress
• Bill Madlock, MLB third baseman 1973-88, four-time batting champion
• Michael Madsen, actor, Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, The Natural, Thelma & Louise, Donnie Brasco, The Hateful Eight
• Virginia Madsen, Oscar-nominated actress, Sideways, Candyman, Dune, The Number 23, The Rainmaker, Joy
• Mike Magac, NFL lineman 1960–66
• Mike Magee, soccer player for Chicago Fire
• Corey Maggette, forward for six NBA teams
• Magic Sam, blues musician (born in Mississippi)
• Elizabeth Magie, inventor of game that became Monopoly
• Francis Joseph Magner, Catholic bishop
• Sandra Magnus, astronaut, aboard final Space Shuttle
• Christine Magnuson, swimmer, two-time Olympic medalist

Mah–Maq

David Mamet

• Ron Mahay, relief pitcher for eight MLB teams
• Maureen Maher, host of CBS series 48 Hours Mystery (born in Michigan)
• John Lee Mahin, screenwriter, Treasure Island, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Show Boat
• Jock Mahoney, actor, Tarzan films, Yancy Derringer
• John Mahoney, actor, Marty Crane on Frasier, Moonstruck, Barton Fink, Primal Fear, Eight Men Out (born in England)
• Vivian Maier, photographer, Finding Vivian Maier (born in New York)
• Gil Mains, defensive tackle for Detroit Lions 1953–61
• J. Earl Major, judge, U.S. Representative
• Rebecca Makkai, novelist and short-story writer
• Karl Malden, Oscar-winning actor, On the Waterfront, A Streetcar Named Desire, Gypsy, The Cincinnati Kid, Patton, The Streets of San Francisco
• Terrence Malick, Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line, Tree of Life
• John Malkovich, Oscar-nominated actor, Con Air, In the Line of Fire, Rounders, Secretariat, Red, Being John Malkovich
• Sax Mallard, jazz musician
• Dorothy Malone, Oscar-winning actress, The Big Sleep, Written on the Wind, Man of a Thousand Faces, Peyton Place
• Frank Maloney, college football coach
• Jasper A. Maltby, Civil War general, gunsmith (born in Ohio)
• David Malukas, auto racer
• David Mamet, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, director, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Verdict, Wag the Dog, Hoffa, The Untouchables
• Andy Manar, state senator, deputy governor
• Gail Mancuso, TV director, Roseanne, Modern Family, Friends
• Sammy Mandell, lightweight boxing champion 1926–30
• Larry Manetti, actor, Magnum, P.I.
• Harry Manfredini, film composer
• Camryn Manheim, actress, The Practice, Ghost Whisperer, Law & Order
• Lewis Manilow, real estate developer, co-founder of Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
• Sebastian Maniscalco, stand-up comedian and actor, Green Book, About My Father
• Carol Mann, golfer, won 38 LPGA tournaments (born in New York)
• James Robert Mann, politician (Republican), attorney, Chicago alderman, U.S. Representative 1897–1922
• Michael Mann, television and Oscar-nominated film director, Miami Vice, Heat, The Insider, Manhunter, Collateral, Ali
• Joe Mantegna, actor, voice actor, Criminal Minds, The Godfather Part III, House of Games, Joan of Arcadia, The Rat Pack, The Simpsons
• Joe Mantello, actor and Broadway director
• Jay Manuel, make-up artist, America's Next Top Model
• Ray Manzarek, co-founder and keyboardist for The Doors

Mar–Mas

• Paul Marcinkus, archbishop and president of Vatican Bank
• Carol Marin, television and newspaper journalist
• Edna Marion, actress
• Shawn Marion, NBA forward 1999-2015, four-time All-Star
• Mary Beth Marley, figure skater
• Jerry Markbreit, professional football referee
• Gene Markey, screenwriter, decorated naval officer, Chicago Academy of Fine Arts alumnus, husband of Hedy Lamarr and Myrna Loy
• Morris Markin, founder of Checker Motors Company, owner of Yellow Cab (born in Russia)
• Harry Markowitz, Nobel Prize-winning economist
• Clayton Marks, educator, soldier, banker and historian
• Brit Marling, writer, actress, Another Earth, Arbitrage, Babylon
• Jess Marlow, television journalist
• Jacques Marquette, 17th Century explorer (born in France)
• Frank Clarence Mars, candy maker (born in Minnesota)
• Forrest Mars Jr., billionaire Mars family scion
• Kenneth Mars, actor, Young Frankenstein, The Producers, What's Up, Doc?, The Little Mermaid
• Albert L. Marsh, metallurgist, co-inventor of nichrome
• Benjamin F. Marsh, railroad czar, Civil War soldier, U.S. Representative
• Frank Lewis Marsh, Seventh-day Adventist biologist, educator and young Earth creationist
• Fred Marsh, MLB infielder 1949–56
• George Marsh, decorated Civil War soldier
• Benjamin H. Marshall, architect of Chicago hotels
• Francis Marshall, brigadier general, World War I
• George Marshall, film director, You Can't Cheat an Honest Man, Destry Rides Again, Houdini, How the West Was Won
• Joan Marshall, actress
• Jim Marshall, MLB first baseman 1958–62
• Mike Marshall, outfielder for four MLB teams
• Noel Marshall, film producer
• Samuel S. Marshall, lawyer, 19th Century politician
• William Marshall, singer, bandleader, husband of Ginger Rogers
• June Martel, actress, Santa Fe Stampede, Forlorn River
• Andra Martin, actress, The Thing That Couldn't Die, Up Periscope
• Billy Martin, tennis player and coach
• Cecil Martin, NFL fullback 1999–2003
• Chuck Martin, football head coach, Miami of Ohio
• Cuonzo Martin, basketball head coach, Cal, Tennessee, Missouri
• James Stewart Martin, Civil War general, U.S. Representative
• Kate Martin, guard for two-time NCAA runner-up Iowa, 18th pick of 2024 WNBA draft
• LaRue Martin, center for Loyola and Portland Trail Blazers, top pick of 1972 NBA draft
• Lynn Morley Martin, U.S. Representative 1981–91, U.S. Secretary of Labor 1991–93
• Marcella Martin, actress, Gone With the Wind, West of Tombstone
• Nan Martin, actress, Goodbye, Columbus, The Other Side of the Mountain, The Drew Carey Show
• Todd Martin, pro tennis player, U.S. Open and Australian Open finalist
• Richard Martini, writer and director, Cannes Man
• Carl Shipp Marvel, organic chemist
• Dick Marx, jazz musician, ad jingle writer
• Richard Marx, singer and songwriter
• Russell Maryland, NFL defensive tackle, College Football Hall of Fame
• Ron Masak, actor, Murder, She Wrote
• Ella Masar, pro soccer player
• Phil Masi, MLB catcher 1939–52
• Bobby Joe Mason, basketball player for Bradley and Harlem Globetrotters
• Noah M. Mason, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 1937–63 (born in Wales)
• Roswell B. Mason, mayor during Great Chicago Fire (born in New York)
• William E. Mason, U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator (born in New York)
• Michael Masser, songwriter, "Greatest Love of All"
• Edgar Lee Masters, author and poet (born in Kansas)
• Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Oscar-nominated actress, Scarface, The Color of Money, The Abyss, The Perfect Storm, Limitless

Mat–Maz

• Mary Matalin, presidential advisor, television commentator, author
• Carole Mathews, actress and radio personality
• Milton W. Mathews, 19th Century publisher and politician
• T.J. Mathews, MLB pitcher 1995–2002
• Art Mathisen, basketball player for Illinois
• Jake Matijevic, NASA engineer, developed Mars rovers
• Marlee Matlin, Oscar-winning actress, Children of a Lesser God
• Thad Matta, head basketball coach for Ohio State, Butler
• Joel Aldrich Matteson, railroad executive, Governor of Illinois 1853–57 (born in New York)
• Clyde Matthews, college football coach
• Denny Matthews, baseball broadcaster (born in Florida)
• Wid Matthews, baseball executive
• Ken Mattingly, astronaut and admiral
• Carl Mauck, center for four NFL teams, coach
• John Mauer, college basketball coach
• Bill Mauldin, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, Willie and Joe (born in New Mexico)
• Jeff Mauro, television personality, Food Network
• Jason Maxiell, NBA forward 2005–15
• Dal Maxvill, MLB infielder, played in five World Series
• Holle Thee Maxwell, singer and songwriter
• Lucien Maxwell, hunter, owned ranch where Billy the Kid was killed
• Philip Maxwell, 19th Century doctor, namesake of Chicago's Maxwell Street (born in Vermont)
• William Keepers Maxwell, fiction editor of New Yorker 1936–75
• Tiny Maxwell, football player, sportswriter, namesake of Maxwell Award
• Donald May, actor, The Roaring 20s
• Elaine May, actress, director, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, alumna of University of Chicago and Second City (born in Pennsylvania)
• George S. May, businessman, golf promoter
• John L. May, archbishop of St. Louis 1980–92
• William L. May, politician, first mayor of Springfield, Illinois
• Marilyn Maye, singer (born in Kansas)
• Jonathan Mayer, first US DOJ chief science and technology adviser and chief artificial intelligence officer
• Oscar F. Mayer, founder of Oscar Mayer meat company (born in Germany)
• Oscar G. Mayer Sr., chairman of Oscar Mayer 1955–65
• Oscar G. Mayer Jr., chairman of Oscar Mayer 1966–2009
• Benjamin Mayfield, cowboy, outlaw
• Curtis Mayfield, soul, R&B and funk singer, songwriter, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Legend Award
• William Mayfield, cattleman, militia leader (born in Tennessee)
• Jackie Mayo, outfielder for Philadelphia Phillies 1948–53
• Margaret Mayo, playwright
• Stanley Mazor, co-inventor of first microprocessor
• Rob Mazurek, musician
• Marin Mazzie, Tony Award-nominated actress

Mca–Mcd

Melissa McCarthy

Frances McDormand

• Zach McAllister, pitcher for Cleveland Indians
• James McAndrews, building commissioner, nine-term U.S. representative (born in Rhode Island)
• Des McAnuff, theater director
• Arthur B. McBride, businessman who founded the Cleveland Browns football team
• Brian McBride, soccer player, U.S. national team, MSL and English Premier League
• Chi McBride, actor, Hawaii Five-0, I, Robot, The John Larroquette Show, Boston Public, Human Target
• Steve McCall, drummer
• Oliver McCall, boxer, WBC heavyweight champ 1994–95
• Mercedes McCambridge, Oscar-winning actress, All the King's Men, Giant, Johnny Guitar, The Exorcist
• Terrence McCann, freestyle wrestling gold medalist at 1960 Summer Olympics
• Mel McCants, NBA player for Los Angeles Lakers 1989–90
• Justin McCareins, NFL wide receiver 2001–08
• Larry McCarren, center for Green Bay Packers 1973–84, commentator, Packers Hall of Fame
• Alex McCarthy, MLB infielder 1910–17
• Jenny McCarthy, model, actress, author, activist, Scream 3, Dirty Love, Witless Protection, The View
• Joanne McCarthy, basketball player, UIC all-time scoring leader
• Johnny McCarthy, MLB first baseman 1934–48
• Melissa McCarthy, Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated actress, Mike & Molly, Bridesmaids, Identity Thief, Tammy
• Peggy McCarthy, rowing bronze medalist, 1976 Olympics
• Tim McCarthy, wounded Secret Service agent for Ronald Reagan
• Todd McCarthy, film critic
• Constance McCashin, actress, Knots Landing
• Ed McCaskey, chairman of Chicago Bears 1983–1999
• George McCaskey, chairman of Chicago Bears
• Michael McCaskey, chairman of Chicago Bears 1999–2011
• Virginia Halas McCaskey, owner of Chicago Bears
• Hazel A. McCaskrin, politician
• Harry M. McCaskrin, politician
• Sergio McClain, basketball player for Illinois
• Gerald McClellan, middleweight boxing champion 1991–95
• Kathleen McClellan, actress, 1988 Miss Illinois Teen USA
• John Alexander McClernand, Civil War general, advisor to Presidents Lincoln and Grant, U.S. Representative
• Robert McClory, U.S. Representative 1963–83
• Alice Moore McComas, writer, editor, lecturer, social reformer
• Brooks McCormick, CEO of International Harvester
• Mike McCormack, Hall of Fame NFL player, coach and executive
• Cyrus Hall McCormick, businessman, inventor of McCormick Reaper (born in Virginia)
• Edith Rockefeller McCormick, socialite, patron of opera and Brookfield Zoo
• Harold Fowler McCormick, chairman of International Harvester, husband of Edith Rockefeller
• Katharine McCormick, biologist, suffragist, philanthropist (born in Michigan)
• Robert R. McCormick, newspaper publisher and philanthropist
• Ruth Hanna McCormick, suffragist, U.S. Representative 1929–31
• Walter McCornack, first football coach for Northwestern
• Joseph McCoy, cattle baron
• LisaRaye McCoy, actress, All of Us, Single Ladies
• Keith McCready, professional pool player, actor in The Color of Money
• Johnston McCulley, author, creator of Zorro
• John T. McCutcheon, cartoonist
• Jim McDermott, U.S. Representative of Washington 1989-2017
• Darren W. McDew, U.S. Air Force general
• Glenn McDonald, member of 1976 NBA champion Boston Celtics
• Ariel McDonald, basketball player; 2000 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP
• Robert A. McDonald, chairman and CEO of Procter & Gamble, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs 2014-17
• John McDonough, president and CEO of Chicago Blackhawks 2007-20
• Frances McDormand, Oscar and Emmy-winning actress, Fargo, Blood Simple, Almost Famous, Moonrise Kingdom, Olive Kitteridge, Nomadland

Mce–Mcz

Elizabeth McGovern

Donovan McNabb

• Ray McElroy, NFL defensive back 1995–2001
• Frank McErlane, organized crime figure
• Tatyana McFadden, wheelchair athlete, Paralympian, winner of Boston and Chicago marathons (born in Russia)
• Chappie McFarland, MLB pitcher 1902–06
• Packey McFarland, lightweight boxer
• T. J. McFarland, MLB relief pitcher
• Bill McGee, MLB pitcher 1935–42
• JaVale McGee, basketball player, three-time NBA champion, 2020 Olympics gold medalist
• Ralph McGehee, football player for Notre Dame, officer for CIA
• Carla McGhee, basketball player, two NCAA championships, 1996 Olympic gold medalist
• Tyler McGill, swimmer, gold medalist at 2012 London Olympics
• Joe McGinnity, MLB player in Hall of Fame
• William P. McGivern, novelist, books became films The Big Heat, Odds Against Tomorrow
• Elizabeth McGovern, Oscar-nominated actress, Ragtime, Ordinary People, Once Upon a Time in America, The Handmaid's Tale, Downton Abbey
• Roxana McGowan, silent-film actress
• Bob McGrath, television personality, Sesame Street
• Lamar McGriggs, pro football player
• Aaron McGruder, cartoonist, The Boondocks
• Roger McGuinn, musician, The Byrds
• Don McGuire, actor, Oscar-nominated screenwriter
• Kathryn McGuire, silent-film actress, Sherlock Jr.
• Jack McGurn, gangster with Chicago Outfit (born in Italy)
• Donald McHenry, Ambassador to United Nations (born in Missouri)
• William McHenry, 19th Century soldier and politician
• Collin McHugh, MLB pitcher, member of 2017 World Series champion Houston Astros
• Tim McIlrath, musician, Rise Against
• Adam McKay, performer for Second City, screenwriter of Anchorman, director of The Big Short (born in Pennsylvania)
• Lafe McKee, actor^[18]
• William Parker McKee, president of Shimer College^[19]
• Kevin McKenna, basketball player and coach
• Raymond S. McKeough, U.S. Representative 1935–45^[20]
• William B. McKinley, U.S. Representative 1905–21, Senator 1921–26^[21]
• Billy McKinney, NBA and Northwestern player, mayor of Zion, Illinois
• Denny McLain, pitcher, 31-game winner for 1968 World Series champion Detroit Tigers
• John McLean, 19th Century U.S. Senator (born in North Carolina)
• Frederic McLaughlin, first owner of Chicago Blackhawks
• Claude McLin, saxophonist
• Greg McMahon, college and NFL assistant coach
• Jim McMahon, quarterback of Super Bowl XX champion Chicago Bears (born in New Jersey)
• Sherrick McManis, NFL cornerback
• James McManus, professional poker player, author
• Marty McManus, MLB infielder 1920–34
• Tom McManus, linebacker, Jacksonville Jaguars 1995–99
• William Edward McManus, Roman Catholic bishop
• Sherman McMaster, Wild West outlaw and lawman
• Neysa McMein, illustrator and painter
• Steve McMichael, pro football player and coach, wrestler, radio personality (born in Texas)
• Ernie McMillan, offensive tackle for St. Louis Cardinals 1961–74
• Bob McMillen, player and coach, Arena Football League
• Jim McMillen, guard for 1923 Illinois national champions, Chicago Bears
• Rolla C. McMillen, lawyer, U.S. Representative 1944–51
• Shellie McMillon, NBA and Bradley basketball player
• Mary Ann McMorrow, judge, Supreme Court of Illinois 1992-2006
• Donovan McNabb, six-time Pro Bowl quarterback for Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, TV commentator
• Jerel McNeal, all-time leading scorer for Marquette basketball
• Barbara McNair, singer, television personality and actress, Change of Habit, They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
• Andrew McNally, founder of Rand McNally company in 1868 (born in Northern Ireland)
• Tom McNamara, 40th mayor of Rockford
• John McNaughton, film and TV director, Wild Things, Mad Dog and Glory, Homicide: Life on the Street
• Don McNeill, radio personality
• Marcus McNeill, offensive tackle for San Diego Chargers 2006–11
• James McNerney, CEO of Boeing, 3M
• John McNulta, Civil War general, U.S. Representative (born in New York)
• William Slavens McNutt, screenwriter, Huckleberry Finn
• James McParland, Chicago-based Pinkerton's detective, infiltrated Molly Maguires (born in Ireland)
• Jimmy McPartland, big-band cornet player
• Ryan McPartlin, actor, Chuck, Living With Fran
• Corey McPherrin, television journalist
• Samuel McRoberts, U.S. Attorney under Andrew Jackson, U.S. Senator
• Margaret McWade, actress, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
• Doug McWeeny, MLB pitcher 1921–30
• Paulette McWilliams, singer

Md–Mh

Laurie Metcalf

Seth Meyers

• George J. Mecherle, founder of State Farm Insurance
• David Meckler, ice hockey player
• Joseph Medill, publisher, Mayor of Chicago 1871–73 (born in Canada)
• Chris Medina, singer-songwriter, American Idol contestant
• Mark Medoff, playwright, screenwriter, Children of a Lesser God
• Patrick Meek, speed skater
• Jayson Megna, NHL forward (born in Florida)
• Bill Mehlhorn, golfer, 1924 Western Open champion, third in U.S. Open
• Garry Meier, radio personality
• Katie Meier, basketball player for Duke, coach at Miami
• Merrill C. Meigs, pilot, newspaper executive, Meigs Field named for him
• Leo Melamed, CEO of Chicago Mercantile Exchange
• Gene Melchiorre, basketball player, 1951 top NBA draft pick, banned for point-shaving scandal
• Al Melgard, organist at Chicago Stadium 1930-74
• Ski Melillo, MLB infielder 1926–37
• Chuck Mellor, winner of 1925 Boston Marathon
• Rich Melman, restaurateur
• Lester Melrose, music producer
• Walter Melrose, music producer
• Bill Melton, MLB third baseman, sportscaster (born in Mississippi)
• Daniel Meltzer, Harvard law professor, Barack Obama deputy counsel
• David O. Meltzer, professor of medicine
• Rachel Melvin, actress, Dumb and Dumber To
• Rashaan Melvin, NFL cornerback
• John Willis Menard, first African-American elected to U.S. Congress, 1858
• Pierre Menard, fur trader, Illinois' first lieutenant governor (born in Canada)
• Carol Mendelsohn, TV executive, CSI and CSI:NY
• Rashard Mendenhall, running back for Illinois and Super Bowl XLIII champion Pittsburgh Steelers
• Susana Mendoza, politician, Illinois Comptroller
• Alex Meneses, actress, model, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Everybody Loves Raymond
• Sid Mercer, sportswriter
• Joanna Merlin, casting director, actress
• Charles Edward Merriam, political scientist, professor (born in Iowa)
• Doris Merrick, actress, The Big Noise, The Counterfeiters
• Ahmad Merritt, NFL wide receiver 2000–08
• Aries Merritt, hurdler, 2012 London Olympics gold medalist
• Bus Mertes, football coach, Kansas State, Drake
• Robert Meschbach, soccer player
• Laurie Metcalf, Emmy and Tony Award-winning, Oscar-nominated actress, Roseanne, The Conners, JFK, Internal Affairs, Toy Story, Lady Bird
• Ralph Metcalfe, sprinter, 100-meter silver medalist at 1936 Summer Olympics; politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative
• Linda Metheny, gymnast
• Bert Metzger, football player
• Dick Meyer, journalist, CBS News, BBC America and NPR
• Joey Meyer, head basketball coach at DePaul 1984–97
• John Meyer, pro football player and coach
• Ray Meyer, Basketball Hall of Fame coach for DePaul from 1942–84
• Russ Meyer, MLB pitcher 1946–59
• Seth Meyers, television personality, Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers
• Mezz Mezzrow, jazz musician

Mi–Mn

George Mikan

• Patrick Michaels, climatologist, senior fellow at Cato Institute
• M. Alfred Michaelson, banker, U.S. Representative (born in Norway)
• Chris Michalak, MLB pitcher 1998-2006
• Laura Michalek, won 1979 Chicago Marathon at age 15
• Robert H. Michel, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative for 38 years, House Minority Leader 1981–95
• Lucia Mida, golfer
• Ray Middleton, actor, Hurricane Smith, Lady for a Night, 1776
• Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, modernist architect (born in Prussia)
• Richard W. Mies, admiral, head of U.S. Strategic Command 1998–2001
• Ed Mikan, pro and DePaul basketball player
• George Mikan, Hall of Fame basketball center, DePaul and five-time NBA champion Minneapolis Lakers
• Stan Mikita, 22-year player for Chicago Blackhawks, member of Hockey Hall of Fame (born in Canada)
• Abner Mikva, judge, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative, White House Counsel to Bill Clinton
• Darius Miles, forward for four NBA teams
• Gina Miles, singer, winner of The Voice season 23
• Penelope Milford, Oscar-nominated actress, Coming Home
• Adam Miller, basketball player
• Bob Miller, pitched in MLB at 17
• Bob Miller, broadcaster in Hockey Hall of Fame
• Bobby Miller, MLB pitcher
• Jack Miller, 12-year U.S. Senator of Iowa
• Jesse Miller, musician
• Mary Miller, U.S. Representative
• Otis L. Miller, MLB infielder 1927–32
• Patrick Miller, American player in Israeli Basketball Premier League
• Red Miller, head coach of Denver Broncos 1977–80
• Ron Miller, songwriter, "For Once in My Life"
• Steve Miller, track coach, athletic director, Nike executive, PBA director
• Terry Miller, NFL linebacker 1970–74
• Ward Miller, MLB outfielder 1909–17
• James Millhollin, character actor
• Wally Millies, MLB catcher 1934–41
• Robert Andrews Millikan, experimental physicist and Nobel laureate
• Isaac Lawrence Milliken, blacksmith, alderman, Mayor of Chicago 1854–55 (born in Maine)
• Donna Mills, actress, Knots Landing, Play Misty for Me
• Douglas R. Mills, basketball player, coach and athletic director for University of Illinois
• Phoebe Mills, gymnast, 1988 Olympic bronze medalist
• Sherrill Milnes, opera singer
• Bob Miner, co-founder of Oracle Corporation
• Steve Miner, film and TV director, Friday the 13th Part 2, Lake Placid, Day of the Dead
• Vincente Minnelli, Oscar-winning film director, An American in Paris, Gigi, The Band Wagon, Lust for Life, The Bad and the Beautiful, Father of the Bride, Some Came Running
• Minnie Miñoso, Hall of Fame outfielder, batted for White Sox in 1950s–1980s (born in Cuba)
• Martha Minow, dean of Harvard Law School
• Bob Mionske, attorney, Olympic and professional bicycle racer
• Chad Mirkin, professor, Northwestern
• Pat Misch, MLB pitcher 2006–11
• Jacquelyn Mitchard, author, The Deep End of the Ocean
• Joan Mitchell, artist
• John Mitchell, labor leader
• John Francis Mitchell, president and COO of Motorola 1980–1995
• Johnny Mitchell, NFL tight end 1992–96
• Kel Mitchell, comedian and actor
• Nicole Mitchell, flautist (born in New York)
• Roscoe Mitchell, jazz saxophonist
• Matt Mitrione, mixed martial artist

Mo–Mt

Jennifer Morrison

Mr. T

• Tony Moeaki, NFL tight end 2010-16
• Joe Moeller, MLB pitcher and scout
• Doug Moench, comic book writer, Batman
• Alex Moffat, comedian, Saturday Night Live
• D. W. Moffett, actor, Switched at Birth, For Your Love, Friday Night Lights
• Nazr Mohammed, center for eight NBA teams
• Kid Mohler, baseball player, Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame
• Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, artist, founder of IIT Institute of Design (born in Hungary)
• John Moisant, early 20th Century aviator
• Bo Molenda, NFL player and coach
• Jim Molinari, basketball head coach at Western Illinois, Bradley, Northern Illinois and Minnesota
• David Molk, NFL center 2012-15
• Jeff Monken, football coach, Army
• Harriet Monroe, poet
• Meredith Monroe, actress, Dawson's Creek, Criminal Minds
• Zach Monroe, pitcher for 1958 World Series champion New York Yankees
• Eric Monte, creator of TV series Good Times
• Megan Montefusco, pro soccer player
• Kahmari Montgomery, sprinter
• Karen Montgomery, actress, producer
• Dwight L. Moody, evangelical minister, publisher, established Moody Bible Institute (born in Massachusetts)
• William Vaughn Moody, dramatist and poet (born in Indiana)
• Thomas Mooney, imprisoned labor leader
• Hank Moonjean, film producer, Sharky's Machine, Dangerous Liaisons
• Allen F. Moore, U.S. Representative 1921–25
• Annabelle Moore, dancer, silent film actress
• Ben Moore, player in Israeli Basketball Premier League
• Charles R. Moore, actor
• Christina Moore, actress, Hawthorne, Hyperion Bay, Hot Properties
• Clayton Moore, actor, The Lone Ranger
• Dayton Moore, baseball executive (born in Kansas)
• D. J. Moore, NFL defensive back 2009–14
• Dolores Moore, pro baseball player
• Eleanor Moore, pro baseball player
• Graham Moore, Oscar-winning screenwriter, The Imitation Game
• Irving J. Moore, television director
• Jesse Hale Moore, Civil War general, U.S. Representative
• John Moore, NHL defenseman
• John Moore, lieutenant governor 1842–46, Mexican–American War officer (born in England)
• Margo Moore, actress, fashion model
• Richard Moore, cinematographer, co-creator of Panavision
• Stephen Moore, economic writer, policy analyst
• Tim Moore, actor and comedian, Amos 'n' Andy
• Emery Moorehead, tight end for Super Bowl XX champion Chicago Bears
• Dick Moores, cartoonist
• Pablo Morales, swimmer, 1984 and 1992 Olympic golds, Nebraska coach
• Bugs Moran, gangster, rival of Al Capone
• Jackie Moran, actor, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Buck Rogers
• Jim Moran, automobile mogul, philanthropist
• Lee Moran, actor, director, screenwriter
• Polly Moran, actress, Caught Short, Alice in Wonderland
• Terry Moran, correspondent for ABC News
• Tom Morello, guitarist for Rage Against the Machine
• Anna Morgan, drama teacher (born in New York)
• Cindy Morgan, actress, Caddyshack, Tron
• Ed Morgan, infielder for Cleveland Indians 1928–33
• Helen Morgan, singer, portrayed in biopic The Helen Morgan Story
• Read Morgan, actor, The Deputy
• Trevor Morgan, actor, The Sixth Sense, Jurassic Park III, The Patriot
• Big Bill Morganfield, blues singer and guitarist
• George Moriarty, MLB player, manager and umpire
• Audrey Morris, jazz singer
• Buckner Stith Morris, Mayor of Chicago 1838–39 (born in Kentucky)
• Jeannie Morris, sports journalist (born in California)
• Johnny Morris, receiver for Chicago Bears, sportscaster (born in California)
• Lamorne Morris, actor, New Girl
• Max Morris, basketball and football All-American for Northwestern
• Sandi Morris, pole vaulter, 2016 Olympics silver medalist
• Allie Morrison, freestyle wrestler, 1928 Olympic gold medalist (born in Iowa)
• David Morrison, astrophysicist
• James L. D. Morrison, Mexican War officer, U.S. Representative 1856–57
• Jennifer Morrison, actress, model, House, How I Met Your Mother, Star Trek, Once Upon a Time
• Karen Morrison-Comstock, 1974 Miss USA
• William Ralls Morrison, Civil War officer, U.S. Representative
• Larry Morrissey, mayor of Rockford 2005-17
• Byron Morrow, actor, Executive Suite
• Karen Morrow, singer
• William Morrow, screenwriter
• Lee Mortimer, journalist and author
• Amy Morton, actress, Up in the Air, Chicago P.D.
• Charles Morton, actor
• Jelly Roll Morton, jazz pianist (born in Louisiana)
• Joy Morton, founder of Morton Salt company and Morton Arboretum
• Lorraine H. Morton, first African-American mayor of Evanston
• John Mosca, restaurateur in Louisiana
• Margaret Moser, music journalist
• Porter Moser, basketball coach, Illinois State, Loyola, Oklahoma
• Beth Moses, commercial astronaut
• Mark Moses, actor, Desperate Housewives, Grand, Mad Men
• Senta Moses, actress, General Hospital, Running the Halls, Home Alone
• Peter Moskos, assistant professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
• Stewart Moss, actor, writer and director
• Burton C. Mossman, cattleman and lawman
• Johnny Mostil, outfielder for White Sox, two-time AL stolen-base leader
• Willard Motley, columnist and author
• Ben Roy Mottelson, physicist, 1975 Nobel Prize
• Markos Moulitsas, founder of liberal blog Daily Kos, columnist
• Samuel W. Moulton, lawyer, U.S. Representative (born in Massachusetts)
• Anson Mount, actor, Hell on Wheels, Non-Stop, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
• Edgar Ansel Mowrer, foreign correspondent and author
• Paul Scott Mowrer, war correspondent and editor
• John Moyer, lineman for arena football's Chicago Rush
• Mr. T, actor, Rocky III, The A-Team

Mu–Mz

Bill Murray

• Jerry Muckensturm, linebacker for Chicago Bears 1976–83
• Jessie Mueller, singer and actress, Tony Award winner
• Earl Muetterties, inorganic chemist
• Jabir Herbert Muhammad, Nation of Islam official, manager of Muhammad Ali (born in Michigan)
• Gavin Muir, actor
• John Mulaney, stand-up comedian, Saturday Night Live writer, producer, host
• Mark Mulder, pitcher for Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals
• Clarence E. Mulford, creator of Hopalong Cassidy
• David Mulford, U.S. Ambassador to India 2004–09
• Martin Mull, actor, Fernwood 2 Night, Mr. Mom, Clue, Serial, Roseanne, Dads
• Vern Mullen, NFL halfback 1923–27
• Bill Mulliken, swimming gold medalist, 1960 Olympics
• Bryan Mullins, basketball player and head coach for Southern Illinois
• George Mundelein, cardinal and Archbishop of Chicago (born in New York)
• Madman Muntz, car-stereo pioneer
• Edgar Munzel, baseball writer
• Ira Murchison, sprinter, 1956 Summer Olympics relay gold
• Ben Murphy, actor, Alias Smith and Jones, Winds of War (born in Arkansas)
• Charles Murphy, owner of Chicago Cubs 1906–13
• David Lee Murphy, country music artist
• Dick Murphy, mayor of San Diego 2000–05
• John Murphy, swimmer, gold medalist at 1972 Summer Olympics
• John Benjamin Murphy, surgeon and innovator (born in Wisconsin)
• Kelly Murphy, volleyball player
• Thomas Joseph Murphy, archbishop of Seattle 1990–97
• Bill Murray, comedian and Oscar-nominated actor, Saturday Night Live, the Ghostbusters movies, Stripes, Tootsie, Caddyshack, Groundhog Day, Scrooged, Lost in Translation, St. Vincent
• Brian Doyle-Murray, actor, voice artist, Saturday Night Live, Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, The Razor's Edge, Wayne's World
• Elizabeth Murray, artist
• Joel Murray, actor, Dharma & Greg, Love & War, Grand, Mad Men
• John Murray, music teacher, founder of Naperville, Illinois
• Brent Musburger, sportscaster, Northwestern alumnus, 1960s Chicago sportswriter (born in Oregon)
• Todd Musburger, talent agent
• John Musker, animation director, Aladdin, Hercules, The Princess and the Frog
• George Musso, Hall of Fame lineman for Chicago Bears
• Max Mutchnick, TV producer, creator of Will & Grace
• Riccardo Muti, Chicago symphony conductor 2008-23 (born in Italy)
• Mike Myers, MLB pitcher 1995–2007
• Don Myrick, saxophonist for Earth, Wind & Fire, Phil Collins

N

Na–Nn

Marisol Nichols

Ray Nitschke

• John Naber, swimmer, winner of five Olympic medals
• Bill Nack, author and journalist
• Abdel Nader, forward, Northern Illinois and NBA (born in Egypt)
• Steven R. Nagel, astronaut
• Jack Nagle, basketball coach for Marquette 1953–58
• Ajay Naidu, actor, Office Space, LateLine
• Suzy Nakamura, actress, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Dr. Ken
• Duke Nalon, auto racer in Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
• Bryan Namoff, pro soccer player (born in Nevada)
• Albinus Nance, Governor of Nebraska 1879–1883
• Ray Nance, trumpeter
• Joseph Naper, shipbuilder, first village president of Naperville
• Bob Nardella, hockey player, coach of Chicago Wolves
• Robert Nardelli, CEO, Chrysler, Home Depot (born in Pennsylvania)
• Charles W. Nash, automobile entrepreneur, created Nash Motors
• Heather Nauert, anchor for Fox News Channel
• Tom Neal, actor, Detour, Crime, Inc.
• Long John Nebel, radio personality
• Oscar Neebe, convicted Haymarket affair anarchist (born in New York)
• Carrie Neely, four-time U.S. Open tennis doubles champion
• Cal Neeman, MLB catcher 1957–63
• John G. Neihardt, author and historian
• A.L. Neiman, co-founder of Neiman Marcus
• Bernie Neis, MLB player 1920–27
• Baby Face Nelson, bank robber and murderer in 1930s
• Battling Nelson, boxer, lightweight champion 1905–06 (born in Denmark)
• Don Nelson, NBA player and coach in Basketball Hall of Fame (born in Michigan)
• John Nelson, swimmer, 1964 and 1968 Olympic medalist
• Karl Nelson, lineman for Super Bowl XXI champion New York Giants
• Michael J. Nelson, comedian and writer, Mystery Science Theater 3000
• Wayne Nelson, musician from classic rock's Little River Band
• Eliot Ness, treasury agent, chief investigator of Prohibition Bureau, subject of film and TV series The Untouchables
• Dawn Clark Netsch, state senator, comptroller, gubernatorial candidate
• Lois Nettleton, 1948 Miss Illinois, Emmy-winning actress, The Twilight Zone, Come Fly with Me, Period of Adjustment
• Jerry Neudecker, baseball umpire
• Harry Neumann, cinematographer
• P. Scott Neville Jr., judge, Supreme Court of Illinois
• Allan Nevins, historian and 1933 Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer
• Arthur S. Nevins, U.S. Army general, friend of Dwight Eisenhower
• Walter C. Newberry, Civil War officer, Chicago postmaster, U.S. Representative (born in New York)
• Walter Loomis Newberry, president of Chicago Board of Education, philanthropist, created Newberry Library
• New Colony Six, rock band from Chicago
• Francis K. Newcomer, general, Panama Canal Zone governor 1948–52
• Bob Newhart, Emmy and Grammy-winning comedian, actor, The Bob Newhart Show, Newhart, Catch-22, In & Out, Elf
• Joe Newton, cross country coach, 28 state championships
• Kim Ng, MLB executive (born in Indiana)
• Alberta Nichols, songwriter
• Marisol Nichols, actress, Riverdale, Resurrection Blvd., 24, Blind Justice
• Mike Nichols, Oscar and Tony-winning film and stage director, alumnus of University of Chicago and Second City (born in Russia)
• Nichelle Nichols, actress, Nyota Uhura on Star Trek
• Danell Nicholson, heavyweight boxer
• Seth Barnes Nicholson, astronomer
• Carl Nicks, NBA guard 1980–83, played for 1979 NCAA runner-up Indiana State
• John George Nicolay, secretary to Abe Lincoln (born in Germany)
• Arthur Nielsen, founder of Nielsen Company, television ratings
• Rick Nielsen, musician, Cheap Trick
• Ben Niemann, NFL linebacker, Super Bowl LIV champion Kansas City Chiefs (born in Iowa)
• Audrey Niffenegger, author, The Time Traveler's Wife
• Alexa Nikolas, actress, Zoey 101, Hidden Hills
• Rob Ninkovich, NFL linebacker 2006-16, two-time Super Bowl champion with New England Patriots
• Ray Nitschke, Hall of Fame linebacker for Green Bay Packers, five-time NFL champion
• Frank Nitti, gangster, associate of Al Capone (born in Italy)
• Jack Nitzsche, Oscar-winning songwriter, "Up Where We Belong"
• Agnes Nixon, creator of All My Children
• Ogonna Nnamani, volleyball player, two-time Olympian

No–Nz

Christopher Nolan

• Natalia Nogulich, actress, Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Christopher Nolan, director, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Oppenheimer (born in England)
• Jonathan Nolan, screenwriter, The Dark Knight Rises, Interstellar, Westworld (born in England)
• George Nolfi, screenwriter, The Bourne Ultimatum, Ocean's Twelve
• Ken Nordine, voice-over artist (born in Iowa)
• Nelson Norgren, four-sport athlete, 34-year University of Chicago coach
• Ken Norman, player for three NBA teams
• Bruce Norris, owner of NHL's Detroit Red Wings 1952–82
• James D. Norris, chairman of Chicago Blackhawks, member of Hockey Hall of Fame
• James E. Norris, miller, part-owner of Chicago Stadium and NHL teams (born in Canada)
• Frank Norris, novelist
• Lou North, MLB pitcher 1913–24
• Cliff Norton, actor
• Ken Norton, heavyweight boxer and actor, Mandingo
• Ken Norton Jr., NFL linebacker and coach
• Red Norvo, xylophone and vibraphone musician
• Kim Novak, Golden Globe-winning actress, Vertigo, Picnic, Pal Joey, Bell, Book and Candle, Kiss Me, Stupid
• Larry Novak, musical director at Mister Kelly's
• Robert Novak, syndicated columnist, TV personality, author, conservative political commentator
• Steve Novak, NBA forward 2006-17
• Jay Novello, actor
• Brent Novoselsky, tight end for Minnesota Vikings 1988–94
• Christopher Nowinski, author, former WWE professional wrestler
• Ted Nugent, rock musician (born in Michigan)
• Kendrick Nunn, NBA guard
• Mike Nussbaum, actor, Men in Black, Things Change
• Russell Nype, Broadway actor and Tony Award winner
• David Nyvall, theologian, first president of North Park University (born in Sweden)

O

Oa–Ok

Bob Odenkirk

Nick Offerman

Barack Obama

• Berry Oakley, musician with The Allman Brothers Band
• Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States; former US Senator from Illinois (2004–2008) (born in Hawaii)
• Michelle Obama, attorney, author, First Lady of the United States 2009-17, wife of Barack Obama
• Dean O'Banion, organized crime figure
• Ken Oberkfell, MLB infielder 1977–92, played for 1982 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals
• Jim Oberweis, dairy owner, politician
• Arch Oboler, playwright, radio personality, film director
• Ed O'Bradovich, defensive end for 1963 NFL champion Chicago Bears
• Hugh O'Brian, actor, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Ten Little Indians, Come Fly With Me, The Shootist
• Chris O'Brien, pro football pioneer, owner of Chicago Cardinals
• George M. O'Brien, U.S. Representative 1973–86
• Mary K. O'Brien, judge
• Thomas J. O'Brien, 24-year U.S. Representative
• Jack O'Callahan, hockey player for Chicago Blackhawks and in 1980 "Miracle on Ice" game
• Bob Ociepka, basketball coach
• Mike O'Connell, NHL player and executive
• Tommy O'Connell, quarterback, Cleveland Browns, 1957 NFL title game
• Colleen O'Connor, ice dancer, three-time U.S. champion, Olympic bronze
• Donald O'Connor, actor, dancer, Singin' in the Rain, There's No Business Like Show Business, Francis
• Kevin J. O'Connor, actor, Color of Night, The Mummy, There Will Be Blood
• Leslie O'Connor, baseball executive
• Tim O'Connor, actor, Peyton Place, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
• Tommy O'Connor, gangster (born in Ireland)
• Anita O'Day, singer
• Hank O'Day, Baseball Hall of Fame umpire
• Rasmea Odeh, convicted of immigration fraud, imprisoned for terrorist bombing
• Bill Odenkirk, comedy writer, actor, producer, Mr. Show, The Simpsons
• Bob Odenkirk, actor, comedian, writer, director, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Nebraska, Mr. Show, Fargo
• Chris O'Donnell, actor, NCIS: Los Angeles, Scent of a Woman, Batman Forever, Batman & Robin
• Jake Odorizzi, MLB pitcher
• Matt O'Dwyer, NFL offensive lineman 1995–2004
• Joe Oeschger, MLB pitcher 1915–24
• Bob O'Farrell, catcher for three MLB teams, 1926 MVP and World Series champion, manager
• Nick Offerman, Emmy-winning actor, comedian, Parks and Recreation, The Lego Movie, We're the Millers
• William Butler Ogden, politician (Democrat), first Mayor of Chicago (born in New York)
• Joseph Ogle, Revolutionary War soldier, established state's first Methodist church (born in Maryland)
• Richard James Oglesby, politician (Republican), Civil War officer, U.S. Senator, three-time Governor of Illinois (born in Kentucky)
• Richard B. Ogilvie, lawyer, Cook County Sheriff 1962-66, Governor of Illinois 1969–73 (born in Missouri)
• Gail O'Grady, actress, American Dreams, NYPD Blue, Hellcats
• David Ogrin, pro golfer
• Tom O'Halleran, U.S. Representative in Arizona 2017-23
• Barratt O'Hara, lieutenant governor, U.S. Representative 1949–69
• Janice O'Hara, pro baseball player
• Edward J. O'Hare, lawyer, associate of Al Capone, father of war hero Butch O'Hare (for whom O'Hare Airport was named)
• Michael O'Hare, actor, Babylon 5
• Don Ohl, five-time All-Star for three NBA teams
• Don Ohlmeyer, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning television producer, Monday Night Football, Saturday Night Live
• Jahlil Okafor, basketball player for Duke and Philadelphia 76ers, third pick of 2015 NBA draft
• Georgia O'Keeffe, artist, Art Institute of Chicago student (born in Wisconsin)

Ol–Oz

• Douglas R. Oberhelman, CEO of Caterpillar Inc.
• Porsha Olayiwola, Boston poet laureate
• Ed Olczyk, player for six NHL teams, coach, TV commentator
• Arne Oldberg, composer, Northwestern professor
• Claes Oldenburg, sculptor (born in Sweden)
• Brian Oldfield, shot putter
• Jawann Oldham, center for eight NBA teams
• Catherine O'Leary, said to be indirectly responsible for Great Chicago Fire
• Charley O'Leary, oldest MLB player (58) ever to bat
• Matt O'Leary, actor
• John M. Olin, owner of 1974 Kentucky Derby winner Cannonade
• Ken Olin, actor, director, Thirtysomething, Brothers & Sisters
• Gene Oliver, catcher for five MLB teams
• Guy Oliver, silent-film actor
• King Oliver, jazz musician (born in Louisiana)
• Martha Capps Oliver, poet, hymnwriter
• Gertrude Olmstead, silent-film actress
• James Olson, actor, The Andromeda Strain, Rachel, Rachel, Ragtime
• Francis O'Neill, Chicago chief of police 1901–05 (born in Ireland)
• Kyle Onstott, author, Mandingo
• Jerry Orbach, film, TV and Tony-winning stage actor, Law & Order, Prince of the City, Dirty Dancing, Beauty and the Beast
• Dick Orkin, radio personality
• Suze Orman, author, financial advisor, television commentator
• Red Ormsby, Major League Baseball umpire 1923–41
• Jim O'Rourke, musician, Sonic Youth
• Carey Orr, cartoonist
• David Orr, alderman, Cook County clerk, briefly Mayor of Chicago
• Johnny Orr, basketball coach, Michigan and Iowa State
• Warren H. Orr, judge (born in Missouri)
• Zak Orth, actor, Revolution
• Kid Ory, musician and bandleader (born in Louisiana)
• Harold Osborn, gold medalist in decathlon and high jump at 1924 Summer Olympics
• James O'Shaughnessy, NFL and Illinois State tight end
• Dan Osinski, MLB pitcher 1962–70
• Wally Osterkorn, pro basketball player
• Fritz Ostermueller, MLB pitcher 1934–48
• Johnny Ostrowski, MLB player for Cubs and White Sox
• Jim O'Toole, MLB pitcher 1958–67
• Dave Otto, MLB pitcher 1987-94, sportscaster
• Diana Oughton, student activist, member of The Weathermen
• Antoine Ouilmette, early settler, Wilmette namesake (born in Canada)
• Harold Ousley, jazz musician
• David K. Overstreet, judge
• Michael Ovitz, co-founder of Creative Artists Agency, president of Walt Disney Company 1995–97
• Ruth Bryan Owen, first female in Florida elected to U.S. Congress; ambassador to Denmark and Iceland
• Brick Owens, MLB umpire 1908–37 (born in Wisconsin)
• Mel Owens, NFL linebacker 1981-89 (born in Michigan)
• Joseph W. Ozbourn, decorated World War II soldier
• Marite Ozers, 1963 Miss USA (born in Latvia)
• Ray Ozzie, executive with Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard

P

Pa–Pd

Keke Palmer

Mandy Patinkin

Danica Patrick

• Cliff Padgett, motorboat builder, hydroplane racer
• Walter Paepcke, philanthropist, founder of Aspen Institute
• Priscilla Paetsch, violinist
• Geraldine Page, Oscar-winning actress, The Trip to Bountiful, Hondo, Sweet Bird of Youth (born in Missouri)
• Harlan Page, two-sport star for University of Chicago, head coach of Butler basketball, Indiana football
• Kimberly Page, professional wrestling personality
• Ruth Page, ballerina, Chicago patron of the arts (born in Indiana)
• Jean Paige, silent-film actress
• Eleazar A. Paine, lawyer, controversial Civil War officer (born in Ohio)
• Norman C. Paine, football coach, Baylor, Arkansas and Iowa State
• Curtis Painter, NFL quarterback 2009–14
• Ho-Sung Pak, actor, martial artist, action choreographer
• Max Palevsky, philanthropist, computer technology pioneer
• William S. Paley, broadcasting pioneer, chief executive of CBS
• Donn Pall, MLB pitcher 1988–98
• Ashley Palmer, actress, singer, Paranormal Activity
• Bee Palmer, singer, "Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone"
• Bertha Palmer, philanthropist (born in Kentucky)
• Betsy Palmer, actress and TV personality, Mister Roberts, The Tin Star, I've Got a Secret, Friday the 13th (born in Indiana)
• John M. Palmer, politician (Democrat, Republican, Free Soil), Civil War general, U.S. Senator 1891–97, Governor of Illinois 1869–73 (born in Kentucky)
• John McAuley Palmer, World War II general
• Keke Palmer, Emmy-winning actress, singer, Madea's Family Reunion, Joyful Noise, Hustlers, Nope
• Peter Palmer, singer, athlete, actor, Li'l Abner (born in Wisconsin)
• Phoebe Palmer, evangelist and author (born in New York)
• Potter Palmer, land developer, Palmer House founder (born in New York)
• Shirley Palmer, actress
• Danielle Panabaker, actress, Shark, Empire Falls, Friday the 13th, The Flash (born in Georgia)
• Kay Panabaker, actress, Summerland, Phil of the Future (born in Texas)
• Norman Panama, screenwriter, director, White Christmas, Road to Utopia, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
• Ken Panfil, NFL lineman 1956–62
• James Pankow, musician, a founding member of rock band Chicago (born in Missouri)
• John Pankow, actor, To Live and Die in L.A., A Stranger Among Us, Episodes (born in Missouri)
• Chuck Panozzo, bass player for rock band Styx
• John Panozzo, drummer for rock band Styx
• George Papadopoulos, advisor to 2016 Donald Trump campaign
• Al Papai, MLB pitcher 1948–55
• Billy Papke, middleweight boxing champion, Hall of Fame
• Erik Pappas, MLB catcher
• Milt Pappas, MLB pitcher 1957-73, no-hitter for Chicago Cubs, managed Chicago Storm (born in Michigan)
• Thomas Paprocki, Catholic bishop of Springfield
• Walter Parazaider, musician with band Chicago
• Jimmy Pardo, comedian, actor
• Sara Paretsky, crime novelist (born in Iowa)
• Jannero Pargo, guard for six NBA teams
• Tiny Parham, pianist and bandleader (born in Canada)
• Jane Park, LPGA golfer
• Anthony Parker, guard for four NBA teams, 2004 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP, executive with Orlando Magic
• Candace Parker, two-time NCAA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, three-time WNBA champion and twice MVP
• Eric Parker, wide receiver for San Diego Chargers 2002–07
• Francis W. Parker, education reformer (born in New Hampshire)
• Jabari Parker, basketball forward, four-time state champion with Simeon, second pick of 2014 NBA draft
• Salty Parker, MLB player, coach, manager
• Sonny Parker, guard for Golden State Warriors 1976–82
• Wes Parker, first baseman for Los Angeles Dodgers 1964–72
• Larry Parks, Oscar-nominated actor, The Jolson Story, Down to Earth, Jolson Sings Again, The Swordsman
• Ben Parr, journalist, author, venture capitalist
• Vernon Parrington, historian, 1928 Pulitzer Prize
• Steve Parris, MLB pitcher 1995-2003
• Terell Parks, player in Israeli Basketball Premier League
• Albert Parsons, editor, anarchist executed after Haymarket affair (born in Alabama)
• Claude V. Parsons, educator, U.S. Representative 1930–41
• Louella Parsons, syndicated newspaper columnist
• Lucy Parsons, anarchist and labor organizer (born in Texas)
• Cecil A. Partee, president of state senate (born in Arkansas)
• Ed Paschke, artist
• Tony Pashos, NFL offensive tackle 2003–13
• Dave Pasquesi, actor
• Geeta Patel, director and screenwriter
• Ravi Patel, actor, Grandfathered
• Don Patinkin, Israeli-American economist, President of Hebrew University of Jerusalem
• Mandy Patinkin, Emmy-winning actor, The Princess Bride, Dick Tracy, Ragtime, Yentl, Chicago Hope, Homeland
• Sheldon Patinkin, theater director for Columbia College, Second City
• Danica Patrick, auto racer, best finish of any woman in Daytona 500, Indianapolis 500 (born in Wisconsin)
• David Patrick, Olympic hurdler
• Deval Patrick, governor of Massachusetts 2007–15
• Laurdine Patrick, saxophonist
• Leonard Patrick, organized crime figure (born in England)
• Stan Patrick, pro basketball player
• Alexandra Patsavas, TV/film music supervisor, Grey's Anatomy, Supernatural, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
• Lauren Patten, singer and actress, Tony Award winner
• Alicia Patterson, editor and publisher, founder of Newsday
• Cissy Patterson, editor and publisher, countess
• Don Patterson, producer, animator, director, The Smurfs, Dumbo, Pinocchio, Fantasia
• Francine Patterson, animal psychologist, taught language to Koko the gorilla
• Joseph Medill Patterson, editor, publisher, New York Daily News founder
• Pat Patterson, MLB player, New York Giants 1921
• Marty Pattin, pitcher for five MLB teams
• Spencer Patton, MLB relief pitcher
• Art Paul, graphic artist for Playboy 1953–83; designer of bunny logo
• Josh Paul, catcher for four MLB teams
• Gene Paulette, MLB infielder 1914–20
• Henry Paulson, financier, 2006–09 U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (born in Florida)
• Pawnee Bill, Wild West showman with Buffalo Bill
• John Paxson, three-time NBA champion, executive for Chicago Bulls (born in Ohio)
• Melanie Paxson, actress
• Tom Paxton, folk musician and singer-songwriter, 2009 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
• Ethel L. Payne, journalist, activist
• John B. Payne, Secretary of Interior 1920–21 (born in West Virginia)
• Sally Payne, actress
• William Morton Payne, educator, writer (born in Massachusetts)
• Christian Payton, actor, The Temptations
• Gary Payton, astronaut
• Jarrett Payton, pro football player, radio personality
• Sean Payton, head coach of Denver Broncos and Super Bowl XLIV champion New Orleans Saints (born in California)
• Walter Payton, Hall of Fame running back for Super Bowl XX champion Chicago Bears (born in Mississippi)

Pe–Pg

Michael Peña

• Walter C. Peacock, jeweler, Lincoln Park Gun Club founder
• Hal Pearl, organist
• Barry Pearson, NFL wide receiver 1972–76
• Drew Pearson, syndicated newspaper columnist
• Paul Martin Pearson, professor, governor of Virgin Islands
• Preston Pearson, basketball player for Illinois, NFL running back in five Super Bowls
• Todd Peat, NFL offensive lineman 1987–93
• Donald C. Peattie, author and botanist
• Elia W. Peattie, journalist and naturalist (born in Michigan)
• John Mason Peck, Baptist minister and author (born in Connecticut)
• Ferdinand Peck, philanthropist, financier of Auditorium Building, Chicago
• Richard Peck, author
• George Peek, economist
• Westbrook Pegler, journalist, 1941 Pulitzer Prize (born in Minnesota)
• Chris Pelekoudas, MLB umpire
• Rob Pelinka, general manager of Los Angeles Lakers, player for three Final Four basketball teams
• Paula Pell, Emmy-winning comedy writer, actress
• Clara Peller, commercial actress, "Where's the beef?"
• Anthony Pellicano, private investigator, imprisoned 2008-19
• Michael Peña, actor, World Trade Center, Crash, Shooter, End of Watch, American Hustle, The Martian
• D. A. Pennebaker, documentary filmmaker, Dont Look Back, The War Room, Unlocking the Cage
• Jack Perconte, infielder for four MLB teams
• Chuck Percy, president of Bell & Howell Corporation, U.S. Senator (Republican) of Illinois for 20 years (born in Florida)
• Sylvia Perez, Chicago television journalist (born in Oklahoma)
• George Periolat, silent-film actor
• Dewayne Perkins, comedian and screenwriter
• Marlin Perkins, host of television's Wild Kingdom, 18-year director of Lincoln Park Zoo (born in Missouri)
• Walter Perkins, drummer
• Edythe Perlick, pro baseball player
• Bill Perry, cartoonist
• Felton Perry, actor, Magnum Force, RoboCop
• Jeff Perry, actor, Nash Bridges, Grey's Anatomy, Scandal
• Pat Perry, MLB pitcher 1985-90
• Zoe Perry, actress, Young Sheldon
• Rudy Perz, advertising executive, creator of Pillsbury Doughboy
• Jim Peterik, singer-songwriter with bands The Ides of March and Survivor, co-wrote "Eye of the Tiger"
• Devereaux Peters, third selection of 2012 WNBA draft, two-time champion with Minnesota Lynx
• Elizabeth Peters, mystery novelist
• Joan Peters, journalist and author
• Ted Petersen, offensive lineman for two-time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers
• William Petersen, actor, Gil Grissom on CSI, Manhunter, To Live and Die in L.A., The Rat Pack
• Dan Peterson, pro basketball coach
• Drew Peterson, police officer, convicted murderer
• Fritz Peterson, pitcher for New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians
• Pehr August Peterson, Rockford, Illinois industrialist and philanthropist
• Peter George Peterson, CEO of Lehman Bros., Bell & Howell, 1972–73 U.S. Secretary of Commerce (born in Nebraska)
• Bernice Petkere, songwriter
• Robert Petkoff, stage actor (born in California)
• Harry Mark Petrakis, author (born in Missouri)
• Lloyd Pettit, hockey sportscaster
• George Petty, pinup artist (born in Louisiana)
• Dave Peyton, songwriter and musician
• Jeff Pfeffer, MLB pitcher 1911–24
• Wally Pfister, Oscar-winning cinematographer
• Father Michael Pfleger, controversial Roman Catholic priest
• Lee Pfund, pitcher for Brooklyn Dodgers
• Randy Pfund, head coach for Los Angeles Lakers 1992–94, general manager for Miami Heat

Ph–Pn

Busy Philipps

• Liz Phair, singer and songwriter (born in Connecticut)
• Roger Phegley, guard for five NBA teams
• Art Phelan, MLB player for Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs
• Mary Philbin, silent-film actress, Phantom of the Opera
• Andy Phillip, Hall of Fame basketball player for Illinois
• Busy Philipps, actress, Dawson's Creek, Freaks and Geeks, ER
• Emo Philips, entertainer and comedian
• Irna Phillips, creator of Guiding Light and As the World Turns
• John Calhoun Phillips, Governor of Arizona 1929–31
• Julianne Phillips, model, actress, first wife of Bruce Springsteen
• Kyra Phillips, television journalist
• Wally Phillips, radio personality (born in Ohio)
• William Phipps, actor, Cinderella (born in Indiana)
• Brian Piccolo, running back for Chicago Bears, subject of Brian's Song (born in Massachusetts)
• Bob Pickens, Olympic wrestler and Bears offensive lineman
• Ollie Pickering, first batter in MLB American League history
• William Pickering, 19th Century governor of Washington (born in England)
• Pat Pieper, public-address announcer at Wrigley Field for 59 years
• Alec Pierce, NFL wide receiver
• Billy Pierce, pitcher, scout, broadcaster for Chicago White Sox, seven-time All-Star (born in Michigan)
• George Pierce, MLB player 1912–17
• Walter M. Pierce, 17th Governor of Oregon
• Jimmy Piersall, baseball player and Chicago sportscaster, subject of Fear Strikes Out (born in Connecticut)
• Geoff Pierson, actor, Unhappily Ever After, 24, Dexter
• Pete Pihos, decorated soldier, six-time Pro Bowl player for NFL's Philadelphia Eagles 1947–55 (born in Florida)
• Janet Pilgrim, model, three-time Playboy centerfold
• Andy Pilney, football coach, Tulane 1954–61 (born in Kansas)
• Steve Pink, writer, director, Accepted, Hot Tub Time Machine
• Allan Pinkerton, detective, founder of Pinkerton's agency
• Tonya Pinkins, Tony Award-winning actress, Jelly's Last Jam, Fading Gigolo, All My Children
• Maria Pinto, fashion designer
• Wally Pipp, first baseman for Detroit Tigers and 1923 World Series champion New York Yankees
• Larsa Pippen, reality TV personality, The Real Housewives of Miami
• Scottie Pippen, Hall of Fame forward for Chicago Bulls six-time champions (born in Arkansas)
• Louis Piquett, lawyer of John Dillinger
• Pauline Pirok, pro baseball player
• Skip Pitlock, MLB pitcher 1970–75
• Arthur Pitney, inventor of postage meter, co-founder of Pitney Bowes
• Jeremy Piven, Emmy-winning actor, Entourage, Mr. Selfridge, Very Bad Things, Old School
• Plain White T's, rock band from Chicago
• Polly Platt, film producer, screenwriter
• Kevin Plawecki, MLB catcher, 2012 Big Ten Player of the Year
• James E. Plew, aviation pioneer
• Richard Plomin, psychologist
• Pete Ploszek, actor, Teen Wolf, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films
• Brian Plotkin, pro soccer player, head coach for Army
• Ed Plumb, composer for Disney films, Fantasia, Bambi

Po–Pz

Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost)

Richard Pryor

Kirby Puckett

• John Podesta, White House Chief of Staff under Bill Clinton
• Amy Poehler, comedian, actress, Second City, Saturday Night Live, Parks and Recreation (born in Massachusetts)
• Angelo Poffo, professional wrestler
• Tasha Pointer, basketball coach, UIC
• D. A. Points, professional golfer
• Matthew Polenzani, opera singer
• Ben Pollack, big-band era bandleader
• Fritz Pollard, first African-American head coach in NFL and Pro Football Hall of Famer
• Dan Ponce, radio-TV journalist, singer with Straight No Chaser
• Phil Ponce, Chicago television personality
• Irving Kane Pond, architect (born in Michigan)
• Cappie Pondexter, pro basketball player, 2007 MVP of WNBA Finals (born in California)
• Ernest Poole, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist
• William Frederick Poole, first Chicago Public Library librarian, designed Newberry Library (born in Massachusetts)
• Carmelita Pope, actress
• Nathaniel Pope, politician and advocate of statehood (born in Kentucky)
• John Porter, U.S. Representative 1980–2001
• H.V. Porter, coach, coined term "March Madness"
• Kevin Porter, guard for three NBA teams, four-time league assist leader
• Glenn Poshard, U.S. Representative, Southern Illinois University president
• Michael Posner, attorney, human rights advocate, Assistant Secretary of State under Barack Obama
• C. W. Post, breakfast cereal mogul
• Marjorie Merriweather Post, founder of General Foods
• Philip S. Post, Civil War general, U.S. Representative (born in New York)
• Lou Pote, MLB pitcher 1999–2004
• Nels Potter, pitcher for six MLB teams
• Leah Poulos-Mueller, speed skater, 1976 and 1980 Olympic medalist
• Jordyn Poulter, volleyball gold medalist, 2020 Summer Olympics
• Alma Webster Powell, opera singer
• Edward B. Powell, film composer
• Jack Powell, MLB pitcher, won 245 games
• John Wesley Powell, explorer, Civil War officer, Illinois Wesleyan professor (born in New York)
• Maud Powell, violinist
• Paul Powell, controversial politician
• Roger Powell, Illinois basketball player, Valparaiso head coach
• Jenny Powers, actress and 2000 Miss Illinois
• John A. "Shorty" Powers, NASA official, voice of Mercury Control (born in Ohio)
• Richard Powers, author, 2019 Pulitzer Prize
• John Powless, basketball head coach for Wisconsin 1968-76
• A. George Pradel, mayor of Naperville 1995–2015
• Deborah Pratt, actress, writer
• Toni Preckwinkle, teacher, president of Cook County Board
• Tom Preissing, NHL defenseman
• Mike Prendergast, MLB pitcher 1914–19
• Patrick Prendergast, assassin of Chicago mayor, 1893 (born in Ireland)
• Gary Pressy, organist at Wrigley Field 1987-2019
• Keith Preston, writer
• Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, head of the Catholic Church since 2025
• Louis Price, singer with Temptations, Drifters
• Melvin Price, 33-year U.S. Representative
• Julian Priester, trombonist
• Quinn Priester, MLB pitcher
• George W. Prince, eight-term U.S. Representative
• Tom Prince, MLB catcher 1987–2003
• Joe Principe, musician, member of band Rise Against
• John Prine, singer-songwriter, 2020 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
• Bret Prinz, MLB pitcher 2001–07
• Mike Prior, defensive back for Super Bowl XXXI champion Green Bay Packers
• A.N. Pritzker, lawyer and philanthropist (born in Russia)
• Donald Pritzker, co-founder and president of Hyatt hotels
• Jay Pritzker, co-founder, Hyatt Hotel chain
• J. B. Pritzker, principal owner of Hyatt, philanthropist, 43rd Governor of Illinois
• Penny Pritzker, U.S. Secretary of Commerce 2013-17
• Robert Pritzker, president of Marmon Group
• Cory Provus, baseball broadcaster
• William Proxmire, 42-year U.S. Senator of Wisconsin
• Richard Pryor, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian and actor, The Mack, Silver Streak, Stir Crazy, The Toy, Superman III
• Roman Pucinski, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 1959–73
• Kirby Puckett, Hall of Fame center fielder for two-time World Series champion Minnesota Twins
• Tom Pukstys, six-time U.S. javelin champion
• George M. Pullman, industrialist, designer of Pullman sleeping car (born in New York)
• Edward Mills Purcell, winner of Nobel Prize in Physics
• David Purcey, MLB pitcher 2008–13
• Todd Purdum, national editor and political correspondent for Vanity Fair
• Ken Purdy, automotive writer
• Tim Purpura, baseball executive
• C. C. Pyle, sports promoter
• Mike Pyle, center for Chicago Bears 1961–69 (born in Iowa)

Q

Aidan Quinn

• Mike Quade, coach and manager for Chicago Cubs
• John Qualen, actor, Casablanca, The Grapes of Wrath, The Searchers (born in Canada)
• William Quarter, first Bishop of Chicago (born in Ireland)
• James C. Quayle, newspaper publisher, father of Dan Quayle
• John Francis Queeny, founder of Monsanto
• Joel Quenneville, coach of three-time NHL champion Chicago Blackhawks (born in Canada)
• Jeff Query, wide receiver for Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals
• Smiley Quick, pro golfer
• Allie Quigley, basketball player for DePaul and 2021 WNBA champion Chicago Sky
• Mike Quigley, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative
• Elaine Quijano, television journalist
• Frank Quilici, player, coach and manager for Minnesota Twins
• Peter Quillin, middleweight boxer
• Jack Quinlan, sportscaster
• Maeve Quinlan, tennis player and actress, The Bold and the Beautiful, South of Nowhere
• Michael R. Quinlan, chairman of Loyola and McDonald's
• Aidan Quinn, actor, Legends of the Fall, Benny and Joon, Michael Collins, Avalon, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Elementary
• Declan Quinn, cinematographer, Leaving Las Vegas, Vanity Fair, Hamilton
• Jeff Quinn, football coach
• Louis Quinn, actor, 77 Sunset Strip
• Pat Quinn, politician (Democrat), attorney, state treasurer, Governor of Illinois 2009–14
• Adolfo "Shabba Doo" Quiñones, actor, dancer, choreographer
• Rachel Quon, pro soccer player (born in California)

R

Ra–Rd

Harold Ramis

• Charles Radbourn, Hall of Fame baseball pitcher (born in New York)
• Ted Radcliffe, pro baseball player 1928-46 (born in Alabama)
• Doug Rader, MLB infielder 1967-77, manager of Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, California Angels
• Phil Radford, environmental leader, Greenpeace executive director
• Bill Radovich, football player and actor
• Sondra Radvanovsky, opera soprano
• Zoe Rae, silent-film actress
• Robert O. Ragland, film score composer
• Tom Railsback, politician (Republican), eight-term U.S. Representative
• Henry Thomas Rainey, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 1903–34, Speaker of the House under FDR
• John W. Rainey, U.S. Representative 1918–23
• Mamie Rallins, hurdler, coach, two-time Olympian
• Buck Ram, songwriter, "Only You", "The Great Pretender"
• Sendhil Ramamurthy, actor, Heroes, Beauty & the Beast, Covert Affairs
• Harold Ramis, actor, director, writer SCTV, Ghostbusters, Caddyshack, Stripes, Groundhog Day, National Lampoon's Vacation
• Charles H. Ramsey, police commissioner of Philadelphia 2008-16, police chief of Washington, D.C. 1998-2007
• Edwin Ramsey, U.S. Army officer, guerrilla leader during World War II Japanese occupation of the Philippines
• Lorene Ramsey, softball, basketball Hall of Famer (born in Missouri)
• Ray Ramsey, defensive back for Chicago Cardinals
• Bill Rancic, television personality, The Apprentice, Giuliana and Bill
• William Rand, founder of Skokie-based Rand McNally (born in Massachusetts)
• Clarence B. Randall, chairman of Inland Steel, presidential advisor (born in New York)
• Martha Randall, swimmer, bronze medalist in 1964 Summer Olympics
• Rebel Randall, actress, radio personality
• Tony Randazzo, MLB umpire
• Wayne Randazzo, MLB broadcaster for Los Angeles Angels
• Betsy Randle, actress, Boy Meets World
• Brian Randle, NBA coach and former Israeli Basketball Premier League player
• Chasson Randle, pro basketball player
• Antwaan Randle El, NFL wide receiver 2002-10, played for Super Bowl XL champion Pittsburgh Steelers
• Kerri Randles, actress
• Isabel Randolph, actress
• Thomas E. G. Ransom, Civil War general, Ransom, Illinois named for him (born in Vermont)
• Kwame Raoul, 42nd Illinois Attorney General
• Frederic Raphael, Oscar-winning screenwriter, Darling, Two for the Road
• Adam Rapp, novelist, playwright, screenwriter, musician, film director
• Anthony Rapp, actor, singer, A Beautiful Mind, Rent, Dazed and Confused, Road Trip
• David Rasche, actor, Succession, United 93, Sledge Hammer!
• Wayne Rasmussen, defensive back for Detroit Lions 1964–72
• John Ratcliffe, Republican Congressman from Texas 2015-20
• George Ratkovicz, pro basketball player
• Heather Rattray, actress, As the World Turns, Guiding Light
• Green Berry Raum, brigadier general, chief of Internal Revenue Service 1876–83
• Bruce Rauner, politician (Republican), Governor of Illinois 2015-19
• John Aaron Rawlins, Civil War officer, U.S. Secretary of War
• Lou Rawls, soul, jazz and blues singer and actor, winner of three Grammy Awards
• Charles Ray, actor, producer, director
• Hugh Ray, football official, Pro Football Hall of Fame
• James Earl Ray, carried out April 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
• Joie Ray, three-time Olympian, runner in Track Hall of Fame
• Lyman Beecher Ray, lieutenant governor 1889–93 (born in Vermont)
• Gene Rayburn, television personality, Match Game
• Benjamin Wright Raymond, third Mayor of Chicago (born in New York)
• Bugs Raymond, MLB pitcher 1904–11
• Robin Raymond, actress, There's No Business Like Show Business
• Ray Rayner, Chicago television personality (born in New York)

Re–Rh

Ronald Reagan

John C. Reilly

• Jack Reagan, father of President Ronald Reagan
• Nancy Reagan, actress, 1981–89 First Lady of the United States (born in New York)
• Neil Reagan, radio-TV executive, older brother of Ronald Reagan
• Nelle Wilson Reagan, mother of Ronald Reagan
• Ronald Reagan, actor, politician (Republican), Governor of California and 40th President of the United States (born in Tampico, Illinois)
• Billy Reay, won 516 games as Chicago Blackhawks coach (born in Canada)
• Eugene Record, singer, The Chi-Lites
• William Reddick, businessman, philanthropist, politician
• Jheri Redding, hair care entrepreneur
• Quinn Redeker, actor, screenwriter, The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, Dan Raven, The Deer Hunter
• Courtney Reed, actress
• Dizzy Reed, musician, Guns N' Roses
• James F. Reed, organizer of Donner Party (born in Ireland)
• Jeff Reed, MLB catcher 1984–2000
• Jimmy Reed, guitarist in Blues Hall of Fame (born in Mississippi)
• John Shedd Reed, president of Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
• Kennedy J. Reed, theoretical atomic physicist
• Robert Reed, actor, Mike Brady on The Brady Bunch
• Rondi Reed, stage actress, singer and performer
• Tommy Rees, quarterback for Notre Dame 2010–13
• George Reeves, actor, Superman (born in Iowa)
• Tim Regan, pro soccer player
• Henry Regnery, publisher, founder of Regnery Publishing
• Wally Rehg, MLB player 1912–19
• Kathy Reichs, crime writer, forensic anthropologist, academic
• Charlotte Thompson Reid, singer, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 1963–71
• Frank R. Reid, attorney in court-martial of General Billy Mitchell, U.S. Representative 1923–35
• Joe Reiff, basketball All-American for Northwestern
• John Reilly, actor, Passions, Sunset Beach, Iron Man
• John C. Reilly, actor, Talladega Nights, Step Brothers, Chicago, Gangs of New York, The Perfect Storm, Wreck-It Ralph
• Ed Reimers, television announcer
• Johan Reinhard, explorer
• Bill Reinhardt, musician and bandleader
• Haley Reinhart, singer, American Idol
• Jerry Reinsdorf, owner of Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls (born in New York)
• Todd Reirden, NHL player and coach
• Bryan Rekar, MLB pitcher
• Zach Reks, MLB outfielder
• Pat Renella, actor, Bullitt
• Marcus Reno, Civil War officer, served with Gen. Custer in Battle of the Little Bighorn
• Nancy Reno, beach volleyball player
• Pug Rentner, halfback, College Football Hall of Fame player for Northwestern
• REO Speedwagon, rock band from Champaign
• Ken Retzer, MLB catcher 1961–64
• Paul Reuschel, pitcher for Chicago Cubs 1975–79
• Rick Reuschel, pitcher for five Major League teams, three-time All-Star
• Katherine Reutter, speed skater, 2011 world champion, medalist in 2010 Vancouver Olympics
• Nellie Revell, journalist, publicist
• Frank Reynolds, Chicago and ABC newscaster (born in Indiana)
• John Reynolds, judge, U.S. Representative, Governor of Illinois 1830–34 (born in Pennsylvania)
• Marcellas Reynolds, actor, fashion stylist, entertainment reporter, TV host
• Virginia Richmond Reynolds, artist
• Wellington J. Reynolds, artist
• La Julia Rhea, opera singer
• John Rheinecker, pitcher for Texas Rangers 2006–07
• Shonda Rhimes, television producer, creator, Scandal, Grey's Anatomy
• William C. Rhoden, sports journalist
• Betty Jane Rhodes, singer, actress, Sweater Girl, The Fleet's In
• Jennifer Rhodes, actress, Charmed, Heathers

Ri–Rn

Denise Richards

Salli Richardson

• Paul Ricca, mobster with Chicago Outfit
• John Blake Rice, actor, producer, Mayor of Chicago 1865–69 (born in Maryland)
• Craig Rice, mystery novelist and screenwriter
• Dan and Ada Rice, philanthropists, owners of 1965 Kentucky Derby winner Lucky Debonair
• Fred Rice Jr., officer, superintendent, Chicago Police Department
• Simeon Rice, defensive lineman for Illinois and Super Bowl XXXVII champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Wallace Rice, poet, writer, designer of Flag of Chicago (born in Canada)
• Bob Richards, pole vaulter, gold medalist 1952 Helsinki Olympics and 1956 Melbourne Olympics
• Carol Richards, singer, radio and television performer
• Denise Richards, actress, The World Is Not Enough, Denise Richards: It's Complicated
• Trevor Richards, MLB pitcher
• Cathy Richardson, singer, Jefferson Starship
• Lee Richardson, actor, Prizzi's Honor, Prince of the City
• Quentin Richardson, player for five NBA teams
• Salli Richardson, actress, Eureka, Gargoyles, Family Law
• Sy Richardson, actor, Pushing Daisies
• William Alexander Richardson, governor of Nebraska territory, U.S. Senator of Illinois (born in Kentucky)
• Lionel Richie, multiple Grammy Award-winning singer in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (born in Alabama)
• Julius B. Richmond, U.S. Surgeon General 1977–81
• Steve Richmond, defenseman for four NHL teams
• Andy Richter, actor, comedian, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Madagascar films & cartoons
• Joyce Ricketts, pro baseball player
• Laura Ricketts, lawyer, co-owner of Chicago Cubs (born in Nebraska)
• Tom Ricketts, banker, owner and chairman of Cubs (born in Nebraska)
• Todd Ricketts, businessman, co-owner of Cubs (born in Nebraska)
• Hyman G. Rickover, admiral, attended Marshall High School in Chicago (born in Poland)
• Lucille Ricksen, silent film actress
• John Ridgely, actor, The Big Sleep, Destination Tokyo
• John Riegger, golfer
• Marty Riessen, tennis player, US Open, French Open, Wimbledon doubles and mixed doubles champion
• Dorothy Comiskey Rigney, owner of Chicago White Sox 1956–58
• Johnny Rigney, White Sox pitcher and general manager
• Boots Riley, rapper, producer
• Ida Morey Riley, founder of Columbia College Chicago
• Jack Riley, Northwestern player in College Football Hall of Fame, silver medalist 1932 Olympic wrestling
• Patrick William Riordan, archbishop of San Francisco 1884–1914 (born in Canada)
• Minnie Riperton, singer, "Lovin' You", mother of Maya Rudolph
• Wally Ris, swimmer, two-time NCAA champion, two 1948 Olympic golds
• Rise Against, rock band from Chicago
• Bill Risley, pitcher for three MLB teams
• Laura J. Rittenhouse, activist, writer, poet, clubwoman
• Doc Rivers, NBA point guard 1983-96, head coach of five teams
• Mike Rizzo, general manager of Washington Nationals
• Rick Rizzs, baseball broadcaster

Ro–Rt

Gina Rodriguez

Derrick Rose

Barney Ross

Charlotte Ross

• Tanner Roark, MLB pitcher 2013-21
• Jason Robards, Oscar-winning actor, A Thousand Clowns, All the President's Men, Julia, Once Upon a Time in the West, Parenthood, Philadelphia
• Jason Robards Sr., actor (born in Michigan)
• Kevin Roberson, MLB outfielder 1993–96
• Gale Robbins, singer, model and actress, Calamity Jane, The Barkleys of Broadway, Three Little Words
• Leona Roberts, actress, Gone With the Wind
• Robin Roberts, Hall of Fame starting pitcher primarily for Philadelphia Phillies, won 286 games
• Sue Roberts, golfer
• Nan C. Robertson, journalist, 1983 Pulitzer Prize
• Angela Robinson, director, screenwriter, producer, True Blood, The L Word, Hung
• Arthur B. Robinson, biochemist, politician
• Betty Robinson, sprinter, gold medalist at 1928 and 1936 Olympics
• Chuckie Robinson, MLB catcher
• Craig Robinson, actor, comedian, The Office, Last Comic Standing, Hot Tub Time Machine, This Is the End
• Craig Robinson, basketball coach, brother of Michelle Obama
• Flynn Robinson, guard for four NBA teams
• Frank M. Robinson, author
• John McCracken Robinson, lawyer, U.S. Senator of Illinois 1830–41 (born in Kentucky)
• Kelsey Robinson, indoor volleyball player
• Marian Shields Robinson, mother-in-law of President Barack Obama
• Robin Robinson, Chicago television journalist
• Will Robinson, basketball coach for Illinois State, first African-American head coach at Division I school (born in North Carolina)
• Bill Robinzine, DePaul and pro basketball player
• Lelia P. Roby, philanthropist; founder, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
• Mason Rocca, Princeton and pro basketball player
• James Roche, CEO and chairman of General Motors 1965–71
• John A. Roche, president of elevated railway, Mayor of Chicago 1887–89 (born in New York)
• Elizabeth Rochford, judge, Supreme Court of Illinois
• Sharon Percy Rockefeller, first lady of West Virginia 1977-85 (born in California)
• Knute Rockne, College Football Hall of Fame head coach for Notre Dame Fighting Irish (born in Norway)
• George Lincoln Rockwell, founder of American Nazi Party
• Robert Rockwell, actor, Our Miss Brooks, The Man from Blackhawk, Lassie, The Red Menace
• Leo Rodak, boxer
• Steve Rodby, musician
• William A. Rodenberg, 10-term U.S. Representative
• Mark Rodenhauser, NFL center 1987–99
• Jimmy Rodgers, head coach of Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics
• Dorothy Howell Rodham, mother of Hillary Clinton
• Hugh Rodham, lawyer, brother of Hillary Clinton
• Freddy Rodríguez, actor, Six Feet Under, Ugly Betty, Planet Terror
• Francisco Rodriguez, boxer (born in Mexico)
• Gina Rodriguez, actress, Jane the Virgin, The Bold and the Beautiful
• Richard Roeper, columnist, film critic, co-host of At the Movies
• Billy Rogell, MLB infielder 1925–40
• Annette Rogers, sprinter, relay gold medalist, 1932 and 1936 Olympics
• Carl Rogers, prominent psychologist
• Desiree Rogers, CEO of Johnson Publishing (born in Louisiana)
• Jimmy Rogers, blues musician (born in Mississippi)
• John W. Rogers Jr., founder of Ariel Capital, head of Barack Obama inauguration committee
• Michael S. Rogers, admiral, director of National Security Agency
• Patience D. Roggensack, chief justice, Wisconsin Supreme Court 2015-21
• Len Rohde, lineman for San Francisco 49ers 1960–74
• Mark Romanek, Grammy-winning music video and film director, One Hour Photo, Never Let Me Go
• Christina Romer, chair of Council of Economic Advisers under Barack Obama
• Miles Park Romney, builder, Mormon leader, great-grandfather of Mitt Romney
• Tony Romo, quarterback, Eastern Illinois and Dallas Cowboys (born in California)
• Michael Rooker, actor, Cliffhanger, Days of Thunder, Guardians of the Galaxy (born in Alabama)
• John E. Rooney, CEO of U.S. Cellular 2000-10
• Sean Rooney, volleyball player, NCAA champion at Pepperdine, gold medalist at 2008 Beijing Olympics
• John Root, architect
• Adam Rosales, MLB infielder 2008-18
• Allison Rosati, Chicago television journalist (born in Delaware)
• Derrick Rose, guard for New York Knicks, top pick of 2008 NBA draft, 2008–09 NBA Rookie of the Year
• Fred Rose, songwriter, Country Music Hall of Fame (born in Indiana)
• Helen Rose, Oscar-winning costume designer
• Roger Rose, actor, voice actor, former VH1 VJ, Monsters and Mysteries in America, The Tick, Quack Pack, Happy Feet
• Timothy M. Rose, actor, puppeteer, Return of the Jedi, The Dark Crystal
• Wesley Rose, music producer
• Johnny Roselli, organized crime figure (born in Italy)
• Jacky Rosen, U.S. Senator from Nevada
• Clarke Rosenberg, American-Israeli basketball player
• Milt Rosenberg, professor, radio host
• Tom Rosenberg, film producer, Million Dollar Baby, The Hurricane, Runaway Bride, Underworld series
• Frank Rosenthal, organized crime figure
• Julius Rosenwald, philanthropist, president of Sears, Roebuck & Company, founder of Museum of Science and Industry
• Lessing J. Rosenwald, president of Sears
• Peter Roskam, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 2007-19
• Arthur Ross, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, Brubaker, The Great Race
• Barney Ross, boxing world champion (born in New York)
• Charlotte Ross, actress, NYPD Blue, Beggars and Choosers
• Leonard Fulton Ross, Civil War general
• Lewis Winans Ross, lawyer, Mexican–American War officer, U.S. Representative (born in New York)
• Ossian M. Ross, farmer, War of 1812 officer, founder of Lewistown and Havana (born in New York)
• Ricco Ross, actor, Westbeach
• Dan Rostenkowski, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 1959–95, chairman of House Ways and Means Committee
• Marv Rotblatt, pitcher for Chicago White Sox 1949–52
• Matt Roth, NFL defensive end 2005–11
• Veronica Roth, author of Divergent series (born in New York)
• Claude Rothgeb, football coach for Colorado State, Rice
• Larry Rothschild, MLB manager and pitching coach
• John L. Rotz, Hall of Fame jockey
• Tom Rouen, punter for six NFL teams
• Pants Rowland, manager of Chicago White Sox 1915-18 (born in Wisconsin)
• Pleasant Rowland, founder of American Girl
• Cynthia Rowley, fashion designer
• Rosey Rowswell, baseball broadcaster
• Bill Roy, U.S. Representative in Kansas 1971–75
• Willy Roy, player and coach, Soccer Hall of Fame (born in Germany)
• Stan Royer, infielder for St. Louis Cardinals 1961–64
• Mike Royko, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper columnist
• Andrew Rozdilsky Jr., ballpark mascot Andy the Clown

Ru–Rz

Gail Russell

• Aaron Ruben, television producer and director, The Andy Griffith Show
• Arthur Rubloff, real estate developer (born in Minnesota)
• Jack Ruby, killer of Lee Harvey Oswald
• J. Craig Ruby, basketball coach, Illinois 1922–36 (born in Iowa)
• Dave Rudabaugh, Wild West outlaw
• Ken Rudolph, catcher for four MLB teams
• Kirk Rueter, pitcher for San Francisco Giants 1996–2005
• Rudy Ruettiger, motivational speaker, Notre Dame football player, Rudy
• Red Ruffing, Hall of Fame pitcher, six-time World Series champion with New York Yankees
• Sarah Ruhl, playwright
• Irene Ruhnke, pro baseball player
• Joe Ruklick, Northwestern and NBA player
• Julian Sidney Rumsey, shipping mogul, Mayor of Chicago 1861–62 (born in New York)
• Donald Rumsfeld, politician (Republican), Secretary of Defense, White House Chief of Staff, U.S. Representative
• Bobby Rush, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 1993-2023
• Otis Rush, blues musician (born in Mississippi)
• William A. Rusher, lawyer, columnist, publisher of National Review 1957-88
• Marion Rushing, four-sport athlete for Southern Illinois, NFL linebacker
• Cazzie Russell, member of College Basketball Hall of Fame, player for 1970 NBA champion New York Knicks
• Chuck Russell, director, The Mask, Eraser
• Gail Russell, actress, The Uninvited, Angel and the Badman, Wake of the Red Witch
• Lewis Russell, actor, The Lost Weekend
• Lillian Russell, early 20th Century singer and actress (born in Iowa)
• Mary Doria Russell, novelist
• Pee Wee Russell, jazz clarinetist
• Marty Russo, U.S. Representative 1975–93
• William Russo, jazz musician and composer
• Edward B. Rust Jr., CEO of State Farm insurance
• Joe Rutgens, defensive tackle for Washington Redskins 1961–69
• Ann Rutledge, friend of Abraham Lincoln (born in Kentucky)
• Dan Ryan Jr., businessman, president of Cook County Board of Commissioners
• George Ryan, politician (Republican), Governor of Illinois 1999–2003, imprisoned 2007
• Howard C. Ryan, judge, Supreme Court of Illinois 1970-90
• Jack Ryan, banker, teacher, Senate candidate vs. Barack Obama
• Jeri Ryan, actress, Star Trek: Voyager, Boston Public, 1989 Miss Illinois
• Jim Ryan, Illinois attorney general 1995-2003
• Rex Ryan, head coach for NFL's New York Jets, Buffalo Bills
• Rob Ryan, defensive coordinator for two-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs
• Robert Ryan, actor, The Wild Bunch, The Dirty Dozen, The Set-Up, Crossfire, Bad Day at Black Rock, The Longest Day
• Shawn Ryan, television producer and writer, The Shield, The Unit, Angel
• Gary Rydstrom, film sound designer, seven-time Academy Award winner
• Frank Rydzewski, pro and Notre Dame lineman
• Michael Rye, radio and voice actor
• Jules Rykovich, co-MVP of 1947 Rose Bowl for Illinois (born in Croatia)
• Bob Ryland, tennis player and coach
• Herbert Ryman, animator, helped design Disneyland
• Lou Rymkus, NFL tackle, coach for Houston Oilers
• Miro Rys, professional soccer player (born in Czechoslovakia)
• Marc Rzepczynski, MLB relief pitcher 2009-18

S

Sa–Sb

Carl Sandburg

Fred Savage

• Lou Saban, head coach of NFL's Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos and New England Patriots
• Adolph J. Sabath, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 1907–52 (born in Czechoslovakia)
• Bret Saberhagen, pitcher for Kansas City Royals, 1985 Cy Young winner and World Series MVP
• Robert Sabonjian, six-term mayor of Waukegan
• Lenny Sachs, head coach of Loyola basketball 1923–42
• Jonathan Sadowski, actor, Live Free or Die Hard, Young & Hungry
• Connor Sadzeck, MLB pitcher
• Craig Sager, sportscaster
• Bernard Sahlins, founder of Second City comedy club
• Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actress, McMillan & Wife, Kate & Allie, Love at First Bite (born in California)
• Pat Sajak, television personality, host of Wheel of Fortune
• Sol Saks, screenwriter, creator of Bewitched (botn in New York)
• Sheri Salata, president of Oprah Winfrey Network (born in Georgia)
• Chic Sale, actor
• Virginia Sale, actress
• Edward S. Salomon, Civil War general, Chicago alderman, Governor of Washington 1870–72 (born in Denmark)
• Jerome Sally, NFL tackle 1982–88
• Waldo Salt, Oscar-winning screenwriter, Midnight Cowboy, Serpico
• Carmen Salvino, bowler, charter member PBA Hall of Fame
• Jeff Salzenstein, tennis player
• Tony Sam, comedian
• Bill Sampen, MLB pitcher 1990–94
• Dave Samuels, musician, Spyro Gyra
• Don Samuelson, Governor of Idaho 1967–71
• Ulises Armand Sanabria, television pioneer
• Kiele Sanchez, actress, Married to the Kellys, Related, Lost
• Ryne Sandberg, Hall of Fame infielder for Cubs, manager of Philadelphia Phillies 2013–15 (born in Washington)
• Carl Sandburg, iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and journalist
• Hugh Sanders, actor
• Scott Sanderson, MLB pitcher 1978–96 (born in Michigan)
• Tommy Sands, singer, actor, first husband of Nancy Sinatra
• Jenny Sanford, banker, first lady of South Carolina 2003–10
• George E. Sangmeister, U.S. Representative 1989-95, Will County district attorney
• Evelyn Sanguinetti, lieutenant governor 2015-19 (born in Florida)
• Olayinka Sanni, pro basketball player
• David Santee, figure skater, two-time Olympian
• Rick Santelli, editor for CNBC Business News network
• Andrew Santino, comedian, actor, I'm Dying Up Here
• Ron Santo, Hall of Fame third baseman for Cubs and White Sox, radio sportscaster (born in Washington)
• Horatio Sanz, comedian, Saturday Night Live
• Abe Saperstein, owner-coach, Harlem Globetrotters (born in England)
• Lewis Hastings Sarett, chemist and inventor
• Peter Sarsgaard, actor, An Education, Shattered Glass, Kinsey, Orphan, Blue Jasmine, The Batman
• Louis Satterfield, musician with Earth, Wind & Fire
• Doris E. Saunders, librarian and professor
• Red Saunders, drummer (born in Tennessee)
• Warner Saunders, Chicago television newscaster
• Dan Savage, writer, creator of Savage Love
• Fred Savage, actor, director, The Wonder Years, The Princess Bride, Austin Powers in Goldmember
• Randy Savage, professional wrestler
• Ted Savage, outfielder for eight MLB teams
• Matt Savoie, Olympic figure skater
• Eugene Sawyer, Mayor of Chicago 1987–89 (born in Alabama)
• Ken Saydak, blues musician
• Gale Sayers, Hall of Fame running back for Chicago Bears, athletic director at SIU in 1970s (born in Kansas)
• Morgan Saylor, actress, Homeland, Blow the Man Down, Novitiate
• George D. Sax, innovative banker

Sc–Sg

Jon Scheyer

• Joseph Scalise, organized crime figure
• J. Young Scammon, early Chicago settler, banker (born in Maine)
• Richard Schaal, actor, first husband of Valerie Harper
• Wendy Schaal, actress, American Dad!, It's a Living, Fantasy Island
• George Schaefer, Emmy and Tony Award-winning director (born in Connecticut)
• Germany Schaefer, MLB infielder 1901–18
• Johnny Schaive, infielder for Washington Senators 1958–63
• Jan Schakowsky, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative since 1999
• Ray Schalk, Hall of Fame catcher for Chicago White Sox
• Andrew H. Schapiro, ambassador to Czech Republic 2014-17
• Dan Schatzeder, pitcher for nine MLB teams
• Molly Schaus, two-time Olympic hockey silver medalist (born in New Jersey)
• Paul Scheuring, writer-director, Prison Break
• Sharm Scheuerman, basketball player and head coach, Iowa
• Jon Scheyer, basketball player and head coach, Duke
• Claire Schillace, pro baseball player
• Bobby Schilling, U.S. Representative 2011-13
• Phyllis Schlafly, conservative activist, author
• Brian Schlitter, pro baseball pitcher
• Fred Schmidt, 1964 Olympic swimming gold medalist
• Harv Schmidt, basketball player and coach at Illinois
• Karl Patterson Schmidt, herpetologist, zoology curator at Chicago Natural History Museum
• Lanny D. Schmidt, chemist, inventor, author, professor
• John Michael Schmitz, pro football center
• Aaron Schock, U.S. Representative, resigned from office 2015 (born in Minnesota)
• Red Schoendienst, Hall of Fame second baseman for St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Braves
• Russ Schoene, pro basketball player
• Dana Schoenfield, swimmer, 1972 Olympic silver medalist
• Admiral Schofield, small forward for Washington Wizards (born in England)
• Dick Schofield, MLB infielder for California Angels and Toronto Blue Jays
• Ducky Schofield, MLB infielder 1953-71, member of 1960 World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates
• Michael Schofield, NFL lineman for Super Bowl 50 champion Denver Broncos
• O'Brien Schofield, NFL linebacker for Super Bowl XLVIII champion Seattle Seahawks (born in South Carolina)
• John Schommer, basketball Hall of Famer, University of Chicago
• Jessy Schram, actress, Falling Skies, Chicago Med
• Avery Schreiber, actor and comedian
• Dorothy Schroeder, pro baseball player
• Leonard W. Schuetz, U.S. Representative 1931–44 (born in Germany)
• Fred Schulte, MLB outfielder 1927–37
• Bill Schulz, panelist, producer, Fox's Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld
• Don Schulze, MLB pitcher 1983–89
• Arthur Schultz, five-term mayor of Joliet
• Joe Schultz, MLB player and manager
• William Schutz, psychologist
• Fred Schmidt, swimmer, gold and bronze medalist in 1964 Summer Olympics, Navy SEAL
• Tony Schumacher, drag racer, seven-time NHRA champ
• Joseph Schwantner, composer
• Jim Schwantz, NFL linebacker 1992–98, mayor of Palatine
• Ed Schwartz, radio personality
• Frederick Schwatka, U.S. Army lieutenant, noted explorer of northern Canada and Alaska
• Emma Clara Schweer, oldest elected politician
• Gloria Schweigerdt, professional baseball player
• Gerald Schweighart, police officer, Champaign mayor 1999-2011
• Rusty Schwimmer, actress, Twister, The Perfect Storm
• Ignaz Schwinn, founder of bicycle company (born in Germany)
• John T. Scopes, teacher, defendant in Scopes trial (born in Kentucky)
• Thomas N. Scortia, novel adapted as The Towering Inferno
• Bud Scott, jazz musician (born in Louisiana)
• Mark Scott, actor, host of TV's Home Run Derby
• Rick Scott, politician (Republican), Governor of Florida 2011-19, U.S. Senator
• Stefanie Scott, actress, singer, A.N.T. Farm, Wreck-It Ralph
• Stuart Scott, ESPN sportscaster
• Walter Dill Scott, psychologist, president of Northwestern 1920–39
• Gil Scott-Heron, jazz musician, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
• Nancy Scranton, golfer
• Edward Willis Scripps, newspaper publisher, founder of E.W. Scripps Company
• Ellen Browning Scripps, journalist and philanthropist (born in England)
• James E. Scripps, newspaper publisher (born in England)
• Al Sears, saxophonist
• Richard Warren Sears, businessman, co-founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company (born in Minnesota)
• Amy Sedaris, actress and comedian, Strangers with Candy, At Home with Amy Sedaris, BoJack Horseman
• Cody Sedlock, baseball player, 2016 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year
• E.C. Segar, creator of Popeye
• Phil Seghi, general manager of Cleveland Indians 1973-85
• Harry Gordon Selfridge, department store pioneer, founder of Selfridges (born in Wisconsin)
• Rose Buckingham Selfridge, Chicago heiress
• Kevin Seitzer, All-Star third baseman, Atlanta Braves hitting coach
• William Nicholas Selig, motion picture pioneer
• David Seltzer, director and screenwriter, Punchline, Shining Through, Bird on a Wire, The Omen
• James Semple, U.S. Senator 1843–47 (born in Kentucky)
• Tony Semple, NFL lineman 1994–2002
• Bill Senn, NFL running back 1926–34
• Danny Seraphine, drummer, Chicago
• Mary Servoss, actress, In This Our Life
• Ike Sewell, pioneer in Chicago-style pizza (born in Texas)
• Mary Foot Seymour, law reporter, businesswoman, school founder, journalist

Sh

Kiernan Shipka

• Shabbona, 19th Century Native American leader
• Shadows of Knight, rock band from Mt. Prospect
• Dirk Shafer, actor and Playgirl model
• Tom Shales, Pulitzer Prize-winning TV critic
• John Shalikashvili, U.S. Army general, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff 1993-97 (born in Poland)
• Ashton C. Shallenberger, Governor of Nebraska 1909–11, six-term U.S. Representative
• Janet Shamlian, news correspondent for CBS and NBC
• Mike Shanahan, head coach of NFL's Los Angeles Raiders, Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins
• Garry Shandling, comedian and actor, The Larry Sanders Show
• Howie Shanks, MLB outfielder 1912–25
• Michael Shannon, actor, Boardwalk Empire, Take Shelter, Revolutionary Road, Man of Steel (born in Kentucky)
• Terrence Shannon Jr., basketball player, Illinois
• Daniel B. Shapiro, U.S. Ambassador to Israel 2011-17
• Mark Shapiro, executive with Endeavor talent agency, Six Flags, ESPN
• Samuel H. Shapiro, lieutenant governor and 1968–69 Governor of Illinois
• Shannon Sharpe, NFL tight end 1990–2003, three-time Super Bowl champion, Pro Football Hall of Fame, TV analyst
• Sterling Sharpe, wide receiver, College Football Hall of Fame, Green Bay Packers 1988–94, TV analyst
• Frank Shaughnessy, college football player and coach, pro baseball player and executive
• Bernard Shaw, television journalist for CNN
• Guy L. Shaw, U.S. Representative 1921–25
• Howard Van Doren Shaw, architect
• Stan Shaw, actor, The Boys in Company C, The Great Santini, Daylight, Snake Eyes, Harlem Nights
• William Shawn, editor of The New Yorker from 1952 to 1987
• Larry Shay, songwriter, "When You're Smiling"
• John T. Shayne, milliner
• Aaron Shea, NFL tight end 2000–06
• John G. Shedd, president of Marshall Field & Company, philanthropist, founder of Shedd Aquarium (born in New Hampshire)
• Vincent Sheean, war correspondent and author
• Arthur Sheekman, screenwriter, Duck Soup, Some Came Running
• Earl Sheely, 1920s first baseman for White Sox
• Fulton J. Sheen, Roman Catholic Archbishop and television personality
• Bernard J. Sheil, Roman Catholic Archbishop, founder of CYO
• Edward Sheldon, playwright
• Sidney Sheldon, author, Oscar-winning screenwriter, producer, I Dream of Jeannie, Hart to Hart, Annie Get Your Gun, The Other Side of Midnight
• Derek Shelton, manager of Pittsburgh Pirates
• Sam Shepard, actor, director, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Fool for Love, The Right Stuff, The Pelican Brief, Baby Boom, The Notebook
• Jean Shepherd, radio personality, writer and narrator of A Christmas Story
• Sherri Shepherd, comedian, actress, co-host of The View
• Trent Sherfield, NFL wide receiver
• Jack Sheridan, MLB umpire 1890–1914
• Philip Sheridan, Civil War general, led Great Chicago Fire reconstruction, ran Washington Park Race Track (born in New York)
• Allan Sherman, comedy writer, song parodist
• Alson Sherman, fire chief, Mayor of Chicago 1844–45 (born in Vermont)
• Francis Cornwall Sherman, three-term Mayor of Chicago (born in Connecticut)
• Francis Trowbridge Sherman, Civil War general (born in Connecticut)
• Gene Sherman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
• Lawrence Yates Sherman, lieutenant governor, U.S. Senator 1913-21 (born in Ohio)
• Brian Sherwin, art critic, curator, writer
• Brad Sherwood, comedian, Whose Line Is It Anyway?
• James Shields, Irish-born senator of Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri
• Ren Shields, songwriter, "In the Good Old Summer Time"
• Matthew Shiltz, quarterback in CFL
• John Shimkus, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 1997-2021
• Katherine Shindle, actress and 1998 Miss America
• Kiernan Shipka, actress, Sally Draper on Mad Men
• George E. Shipley, U.S. Representative 1959–79
• William L. Shirer, war correspondent, historian
• Bernie Shively, All-American guard for Illinois, 1938-67 athletic director at Kentucky
• Twila Shively, pro baseball player
• William Shockley, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, co-inventor of the transistor
• Vaughn Shoemaker, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist
• Lee Sholem, film director, The Redhead from Wyoming, Tarzan and the Slave Girl, Superman and the Mole Men
• Bobby Short, cabaret singer, pianist and recording artist
• Ed Short, executive with Chicago White Sox 1950–70
• Luke Short, novelist
• Rick Short, MLB player and scout
• Gwynne Shotwell, president of SpaceX
• Brian Shouse, MLB pitcher 1993–2009
• Bobby Shriver, activist, writer and California politician
• Maria Shriver, television journalist, author, 2003–11 first lady of California
• David Shulkin, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs
• Richard B. Shull, actor, The Fortune, Unfaithfully Yours
• George P. Shultz, U.S. Secretary of Labor 1969–70, Treasury 1972–74, Secretary of State 1982–89, Chicago professor (born in New York)
• Iman Shumpert, NBA guard 2011-21
• John Shurna, Northwestern basketball all-time leading scorer

Si–Sk

Gary Sinise

• Billy Sianis, founder of Billy Goat Tavern (born in Greece)
• Drew Sidora, actress, That's So Raven
• Thomas Siebel, technology executive, philanthropist
• Don Siegel, film director, Dirty Harry, Charley Varrick, The Shootist, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Coogan's Bluff
• Jeremy Siegel, professor of finance at Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
• Casey Siemaszko, actor, Breaking In, Of Mice and Men, NYPD Blue, Back to the Future parts 1 and 2
• Nina Siemaszko, actress, The West Wing, The American President, License to Drive, Sinatra, Mystery Woman
• Eric Sievers, tight end for San Diego Chargers 1981–90
• Jack Sikma, Hall of Fame center for 1979 NBA champion Seattle SuperSonics
• David Sills, judge, son-in-law of Ronald Reagan
• Paul Sills, original director of The Second City
• Joe Silver, actor, You Light Up My Life, Deathtrap
• Nate Silver, quarterback of first Notre Dame undefeated team, 1903
• Shel Silverstein, cartoonist, screenwriter, author of children's books
• Ken Silvestri, MLB catcher and coach
• Bobby Simmons, guard for five NBA teams
• Jade Simmons, concert pianist, 2000 Miss America runner-up
• Liesel Pritzker Simmons, actress, heiress
• Marty Simmons, basketball coach, Evansville, Eastern Illinois
• Tony Simmons, NFL wide receiver 1998–2002
• Bryan W. Simon, film and stage director
• Paul Simon, politician (Democrat), U.S. Senator 1985–97, presidential candidate (born in Oregon)
• Roger Simon, journalist, columnist for Politico
• Scott Simon, program host for National Public Radio
• Sheila Simon, law professor, 2011-15 lieutenant governor
• S. Sylvan Simon, film director and producer, I Love Trouble, The Fuller Brush Man, Born Yesterday
• Carole Simpson, radio and TV journalist
• Diane Simpson-Bundy, two-time Olympian in rhythmic gymnastics
• Edna Oakes Simpson, U.S. Representative 1959–61, widow of Sid Simpson
• Sid Simpson, transportation executive, U.S. Representative 1943–58
• Will Simpson, Olympic gold medalist in equestrian
• Mike Singletary, Hall of Fame linebacker for Chicago Bears (born in Texas)
• James Singleton, pro basketball player
• Gary Sinise, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor, director, musician, CSI: NY, Forrest Gump, Apollo 13
• Charlie Siringo, Chicago-based Pinkerton's detective (born in Texas)
• Bob Sirott, radio and TV personality
• Joseph J. Sisco, CIA officer and diplomat
• Gene Siskel, film critic for Chicago Tribune, co-host of Siskel & Ebert
• Sister Jean, chaplain and basketball personality at Loyola
• George Skakel, industrialist, father of Ethel Kennedy
• William V. Skall, Oscar-winning cinematographer
• Bob Skelton, swimmer, 1924 Olympic gold medalist
• Matt Skiba, musician, Blink-182
• Roe Skidmore, 1-for-1 for Cubs in lone MLB at-bat
• Jeffrey Skilling, former president of Enron, convicted of multiple federal felony charges
• Tom Skilling, meteorologist for WGN News
• Cornelia Otis Skinner, actress and author
• Frank Skinner, Oscar-nominated composer
• Jane Skinner, TV journalist, wife of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
• Samuel K. Skinner, U.S. Secretary of Transportation and White House Chief of Staff for President George H. W. Bush
• Lou Skizas, MLB outfielder 1956–59
• Peter Skoronski, offensive lineman for Northwestern, 11th pick of 2023 NFL draft
• Tony Skoronski, jockey
• Bill "Moose" Skowron, MLB first baseman, five World Series championships with New York Yankees
• Victor Skrebneski, photographer

Sl–Sn

Brian Snitker

• Jack Slade, gunfighter, Pony Express rider
• Duke Slater, NFL tackle and College Football Hall of Famer
• John Slater, physicist
• James M. Slattery, U.S. Senate appointee
• Chris Slayton, NFL defensive end
• Martha Sleeper, actress, Spitfire, The Bells of St. Mary's
• Grace Slick, lead singer of Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, composer of "White Rabbit"
• Blake Sloan, NHL winger 1999–2004
• Jerry Sloan, NBA All-Star player and coach for Chicago Bulls, coach of Utah Jazz, member of Hall of Fame
• Gabriel Slonina, pro soccer goalkeeper
• Jeff Sluman, pro golfer (born in New York)
• Albion W. Small, sociologist and university professor (born in Maine)
• Len Small, state treasurer and 1921–29 Governor of Illinois
• Mike Small, pro golfer and coach
• The Smashing Pumpkins, rock band from Chicago
• Anne Smedinghoff, diplomat killed in Afghanistan
• Ralph C. Smedley, founder of Toastmasters International
• Jack Smiley, basketball player for Illinois
• Adrian Smith, architect of Chicago's Trump Tower and Dubai's Burj Khalifa (world's tallest building)
• Al Smith, basketball player in ABA 1971–75
• Al Smith, MLB pitcher 1934–45
• Art Smith, actor, In a Lonely Place, Ride the Pink Horse, Body and Soul
• Eleanor Sophia Smith, composer, educator
• Frank L. Smith, U.S. Representative 1919–21
• Giles Alexander Smith, Civil War general, politician (born in New York)
• H. Allen Smith, journalist and humorist, Rhubarb
• Hal Smith, MLB catcher 1955-64, played for 1960 World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates
• Hamilton O. Smith, microbiologist, 1978 Nobel Prize (born in New York)
• Harry Smith, television news journalist
• Henry Justin Smith, editor of Chicago Daily News
• Jack Smith, MLB outfielder 1915–29
• Jim Smith, wide receiver, won two Super Bowls with Pittsburgh Steelers
• John C. Smith, Civil War general, politician (born in Pennsylvania)
• John E. Smith, Civil War general, jeweler (born in Switzerland)
• Joseph Smith, founder of Latter Day Saint movement (born in Vermont)
• Kellita Smith, actress and model, The Bernie Mac Show
• Lenzelle Smith Jr., player in Israel Basketball Premier League
• Lonnie Smith, MLB outfielder, three-time World Series champion
• Lovie Smith, head coach of Chicago Bears 2004-12, Illinois 2016-20 (born in Texas)
• Lyall Smith, sports editor and executive
• Patti Smith, singer, songwriter and poet, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Pinetop Smith, jazz pianist (born in Alabama)
• Ralph Tyler Smith, completed U.S. Senate term of Everett Dirksen
• Ron Smith, defensive back for five NFL teams
• Sally Smith, mayor of Juneau, Alaska 2000–03
• Sandra Smith, reporter for Fox Business Network
• Sidney Smith, cartoonist
• Tangela Smith, WNBA player 1998-2012, 2007 and 2009 champion
• Theophilus W. Smith, law partner of Aaron Burr, impeached Illinois Supreme Court justice (born in New York)
• Wendell Smith, sportswriter (born in Michigan)
• Olivia Smoliga, swimmer, NCAA champion and Olympic gold medalist
• Jake Smolinski, outfielder for Oakland A's
• Henry Snapp, U.S. Representative 1871–73 (born in New York)
• Howard M. Snapp, U.S. Representative 1903–11 (born in New York)
• Phoebe Snetsinger, bird watcher
• Brian Snitker, manager for Atlanta Braves, won 2021 World Series
• Carrie Snodgress, Oscar-nominated actress, Diary of a Mad Housewife, The Fury, Murphy's Law, Pale Rider
• Esther Snyder, co-founder of In-N-Out Burger
• Franklyn Bliss Snyder, president of Northwestern University 1939-49
• Jimmy Snyder, auto racer, runner-up in 1939 Indianapolis 500
• Martin Snyder, gangster, husband of Ruth Etting
• Ted Snyder, songwriter, "Who's Sorry Now?"

So–Ss

Jonathan Spector

• Carol Sobieski, screenwriter, Annie, Fried Green Tomatoes, Casey's Shadow, Sarah, Plain and Tall
• Ron Sobie, basketball player for DePaul, New York Knicks
• Nick Solak, pro baseball player
• Susan Solomon, chemist, MIT professor, Nobel Prize winner
• Joey Soloway, TV and film writer, director
• Georg Solti, conductor of Chicago Symphony Orchestra 1969–91 (born in Hungary)
• Rafael Sorkin, physicist
• Sammy Sosa, outfielder for White Sox and Cubs from 1989 to 2004 (born in Dominican Republic)
• Elliot Soto, pro baseball infielder
• David Soul, actor, Starsky and Hutch, Here Come the Brides, The Yellow Rose; singer, "Don't Give Up on Us"
• Olan Soule, actor
• Soulja Boy, rapper
• Eddie South, jazz violinist (born in Missouri)
• Pete Souza, official White House photographer for Presidents Reagan and Obama (born in Massachusetts)
• Judy Sowinski, skater in Roller Derby
• Brock Spack, football coach, Illinois State
• Vince Spadea, tennis player
• Horatio Spafford, lawyer, hymn composer (born in New York)
• Sarah Spain, sports journalist (born in Ohio)
• Albert Spalding, athlete, co-founder of Spalding sporting goods
• John Spalding, Roman Catholic Bishop and co-founder of The Catholic University of America
• William A.J. Sparks, U.S. Representative 1875–83 (born in Indiana)
• Graham Spanier, president of Penn State University 1995-2011 (born in South Africa)
• Muggsy Spanier, jazz musician
• Otis Spann, pianist in Blues Hall of Fame (born in Mississippi)
• Garret Sparks, pro hockey goaltender
• Jeff Speakman, martial artist, actor, The Perfect Weapon
• Richard Speck, mass murderer
• Dave Spector, Japan television personality
• Jonathan Spector, soccer player for Birmingham City F.C.
• Mac Speedie, wide receiver for Cleveland Browns 1946–52, head coach for Denver Broncos 1964–66
• Donald Spero, physicist, Olympic rower
• Lawrence Sperry, aviation pioneer
• August Spies, convicted anarchist of Haymarket affair (born in Germany)
• Ed Spiezio, infielder for St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres
• Scott Spiezio, infielder for four Major League teams; 2002, 2006 World Series champion
• Anthony Spilotro, mobster and enforcer for Chicago Outfit
• Alfred Henry Spink, founder of The Sporting News (born in Canada)
• Scipio Spinks, MLB pitcher 1969–73
• Jim Spivey, middle-distance runner, three-time Olympian
• Paul Splittorff, pitcher for Kansas City Royals 1970–84 (born in Indiana)
• Erik Spoelstra, head coach for two-time NBA champion Miami Heat
• Viola Spolin, drama and improv teacher
• George Kirke Spoor, film industry pioneer
• Jerry Springer, Chicago-based TV personality (born in England)
• William L. Springer, U.S. Representative 1951–73
• William M. Springer, U.S. Representative 1875–95 (born in Indiana)
• Ed Sprinkle, Hall of Fame end for Chicago Bears (born in Texas)
• June Squibb, Oscar-nominated actress, Nebraska, About Schmidt

Sta–Std

• Dewayne Staats, sportscaster (born in Missouri)
• Brian Stack, comedy writer
• Eddie Stack, MLB pitcher 1910–14
• Jim Stack, NBA executive, two-time Northwestern MVP
• Marv Staehle, infielder for Chicago White Sox 1964–67
• Jimmy Stafford, lead guitarist for Train
• Michelle Stafford, actress, The Young and the Restless
• Amos Alonzo Stagg, College Hall of Fame football coach and athlete, creator of the lateral pass and helmet
• Amos Alonzo Stagg Jr., college football player and coach
• Paul Stagg, college football player and coach
• Jake Stahl, MLB player and manager, 1912 World Series
• Larry Stahl, outfielder for four MLB teams
• Michael Stahl-David, actor, The Black Donnellys, Cloverfield
• A.E. Staley, food mogul, founder of football's Decatur Staleys (who became Chicago Bears)
• Harry Staley, MLB pitcher 1888–95
• Kevin Stallings, basketball coach, Illinois State, Vanderbilt
• Dino Stamatopoulos, comedy writer, actor, producer
• Lee Stange, pitcher for four MLB teams
• Don Stanhouse, pitcher for four MLB teams
• Pete Stanicek, MLB player
• Steve Stanicek, MLB player
• Aileen Stanley, early 20th Century singer
• Dolph Stanley, basketball coach
• Florence Stanley, actress, Fiddler on the Roof, Fish
• Louise Stanley, actress, Sky Bandits, Yukon Flight
• Walter Stanley, NFL wide receiver
• The Staple Singers, gospel group, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
• Mavis Staples, gospel singer, 2017 Blues Hall of Fame inductee
• Tim Stapleton, NHL center 2008–12
• Ellen Gates Starr, social reformer and co-founder of Hull House
• Helen Ekin Starrett, president, Illinois Woman's Press Association
• Vincent Starrett, early 20th Century journalist
• Todd Stashwick, actor, The Riches
• Harry Statham, college basketball coach
• Jigger Statz, MLB outfielder 1919–28

Ste–Stn

• Jack Steadman, president, general manager of NFL's Kansas City Chiefs 1960-89
• Steamboat Willie, Dixieland jazz musician
• Myrtle Stedman, singer and actress
• Claude Steele, provost at Columbia, University of California
• Dan Steele, two-time Olympian in bobsled, NCAA champion hurdler
• Shelby Steele, columnist, documentary filmmaker, author of White Guilt
• Miriam Steever, pro tennis player
• Walter Steffen, All-American quarterback, University of Chicago
• Cindy Stein, women's basketball coach, Missouri and Southern Illinois
• James R. Stein, TV writer and producer, America 2-Night, Fernwood 2 Night, Son of the Beach
• Jill Stein, physician, activist, Green Party politician
• Eric Steinbach, NFL offensive lineman 2003–12
• Jack Steinberger, physicist, Nobel Prize winner
• Ruth Ann Steinhagen, shot ballplayer Eddie Waitkus, inspired The Natural
• John Henry Stelle, lieutenant governor 1937–40, briefly Governor of Illinois
• Rick Stelmaszek, catcher and bullpen coach for Minnesota Twins
• Marilee Stepan, swimmer, 1952 Olympic bronze medalist
• Donald Stephens, 13-term mayor of Rosemont
• Michael Stephens, pro soccer player
• Benjamin Stephenson, militia commander, writer of state constitution (born in Pennsylvania)
• Donald Sterling, owned Los Angeles Clippers 1981-2014
• John Allen Sterling, U.S. Representative 1903–18
• Thomas Sterling, Springfield attorney, U.S. Senator of South Dakota 1913–25 (born in Ohio)
• Lee Stern, six-decade member of Chicago Board of Trade, founder-president of Chicago Sting pro soccer
• Dutch Sternaman, football player, co-owner of Decatur Staleys (who became Chicago Bears)
• Joey Sternaman, 1920s pro football quarterback
• Dodie Stevens, singer, "Pink Shoe Laces"
• Fisher Stevens, actor, producer, director, Early Edition, Short Circuit, Stand Up Guys, Succession
• John Paul Stevens, attorney, Supreme Court Justice 1975–2010, third-longest tenure in court's history
• Adlai Stevenson I, Illinois congressman, U.S. postmaster general, 23rd Vice President of the United States 1893–97 (born in Kentucky)
• Adlai Stevenson II, attorney, politician (Democrat) Governor of Illinois, Ambassador to the United Nations, presidential candidate in 1952 and 1956 (born in California)
• Adlai Stevenson III, politician (Democrat), congressman and U.S. Senator from Illinois 1970–81
• Lewis Stevenson, Illinois secretary of state 1914–17, father of Adlai Stevenson II
• McLean Stevenson, actor, M*A*S*H, Hello, Larry
• William Stevenson, Olympic gold medalist, college president, ambassador
• Brock Stewart, MLB pitcher
• Helen J. Stewart, pioneer, postmaster of Las Vegas
• Jacqueline Stewart, professor, Turner Classic Movies personality
• James B. Stewart, journalist, 1988 Pulitzer Prize
• Lynn D. Stewart, lineman for Illinois in 1964 Rose Bowl, co-founder of Hooters restaurants
• David Ogden Stiers, actor, orchestral conductor; M*A*S*H, The Dead Zone, Doc Hollywood, Better Off Dead
• Isaiah Stillman, militia commander, Black Hawk War (born in Massachusetts)
• Darryl Stingley, NFL receiver, left quadriplegic by injury
• Howard St. John, actor, Born Yesterday, Li'l Abner, One, Two, Three

Sto–Stz

James Stockdale

• Barbara Stock, actress, Spenser: For Hire
• Frederick Stock, 37-year director of Chicago Symphony Orchestra (born in Germany)
• Milt Stock, MLB third baseman 1913–26
• James Stockdale, one of U.S. Navy's most highly decorated officers, 1992 vice-presidential candidate
• Dejan Stojanović, poet, writer, essayist (born in Serbia)
• Johnny Stompanato, gangster, killed by daughter of Lana Turner
• Cynthia Stone, actress, wife of Jack Lemmon
• Dean Stone, pitcher for six MLB teams
• Melville E. Stone, publisher, founder of Chicago Daily News, manager of Associated Press
• Steve Stone, pitcher and broadcaster, Cubs and White Sox (born in Ohio)
• W. Clement Stone, philanthropist, self-help author
• Steve Stonebreaker, NFL linebacker 1962–68
• Bill Stoneman, MLB pitcher 1967-74, general manager of Los Angeles Angels 1999-2007
• Wilbur F. Storey, journalist (born in Vermont)
• Hannah Storm, ESPN sportscaster
• Lauren Storm, actress, Flight 29 Down
• John Stossel, consumer reporter, investigative journalist, author
• Jean Stothert, mayor of Omaha, Nebraska
• Eric Stout, MLB pitcher
• Shirley Stovroff, pro baseball player
• Otto Stowe, NFL wide receiver 1971–74
• Michael Stoyanov, actor, TV comedy writer, Blossom
• Win Stracke, folk musician
• Hank Stram, Pro Football Hall of Fame coach of Kansas City Chiefs
• Juliana Stratton, lawyer, lieutenant governor
• William Stratton, politician (Republican), Governor of Illinois 1953–61
• Michael W. Straus, editor, director of U.S. reclamation under Harry Truman
• The Brothers Strause, directing duo, special effects artists
• Kevin Streelman, pro golfer
• Tai Streets, Michigan football and basketball player, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
• Chris Streveler, quarterback of 2019 CFL champion Winnipeg Blue Bombers
• Steve Stricker, pro golfer, University of Illinois player (born in Wisconsin)
• Lee Strobel, Christian apologetic author
• John Stroger, president of Cook County Commissioners 1994–2006
• Cal Strong, Olympic water polo medalist
• Cecily Strong, comedian, Saturday Night Live
• Robert H. Strotz, economist, Northwestern University president 1970-84
• Max Strus, basketball player for DePaul, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers
• Barbara Stuart, television actress
• John Stuart, CEO of Quaker Oats 1922-53
• John T. Stuart, law partner of Abe Lincoln, U.S. Representative (born in Kentucky)
• R. Douglas Stuart, U.S. ambassador to Canada
• R. Douglas Stuart Jr., executive of Quaker Oats, ambassador to Norway
• Andy Studebaker, NFL linebacker 2008-15
• Quint Studer, healthcare entrepreneur
• Mary Lou Studnicka, player in All-American Girls Baseball League
• James J. Stukel, university president
• Patrick Stump, lead singer of band Fall Out Boy
• John Sturges, Oscar-nominated film director, The Magnificent Seven, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, The Great Escape
• Preston Sturges, director and Oscar-winning screenwriter, The Lady Eve, Sullivan's Travels, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

Su–Sz

• Todd Sucherman, drummer for Styx
• Bill Sudakis, infielder for six Major League teams
• Margaret Ashmore Sudduth, educator, editor, social reformer
• Harry Sukman, Oscar-winning composer
• Billy Sullivan Jr., MLB catcher 1931–47
• Brad Sullivan, actor, Slap Shot, The Prince of Tides
• Gerry Sullivan, offensive lineman for Cleveland Browns 1974–81
• Joe Sullivan, MLB pitcher 1935–41
• Louis Sullivan, architect (born in Massachusetts)
• McKey Sullivan, fashion model, winner of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 11
• Mike Sullivan, NFL lineman and coach
• Hope Summers, actress, The Andy Griffith Show
• Jessie Sumner, U.S. Representative 1939-47
• Billy Sunday, ballplayer and evangelist (born in Iowa)
• Helen Thompson Sunday, evangelist
• Jim Sundberg, MLB catcher 1974–89, six Gold Glove Awards
• Eliza R. Sunderland, writer, educator, lecturer, women's rights advocate
• Don Sundquist, Governor of Tennessee 1995–2003
• Daniel Sunjata, actor, Rescue Me, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Devil Wears Prada
• Tom Sunkel, MLB pitcher 1937–44
• Brent Suter, MLB pitcher
• Jack Suwinski, MLB outfielder
• Evar Swanson, MLB outfielder 1929–34
• Gloria Swanson, Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe-winning actress, Sunset Boulevard, The Trespasser, Airport 1975
• Gladys Swarthout, opera singer (born in Missouri)
• Aaron Swartz, computer programmer, writer
• Ed Sweeney, MLB catcher 1908–1919
• Blanche Sweet, actress, Anna Christie
• Lynn Sweet, Washington bureau chief, Chicago Sun-Times
• Nancy Swider-Peltz, speed skater, four-time Olympian
• George Bell Swift, two-term Mayor of Chicago (born in Ohio)
• Gustavus Franklin Swift, meat-packing entrepreneur, founder of Swift & Co. (born in Massachusetts)
• Emerson Swinford, musician
• Bob Swisher, running back for Chicago Bears 1938–41
• Ann Swisshelm, 2014 Olympian in curling
• Carl Switzer, actor, "Alfalfa" in Our Gang comedies
• Ken Swofford, actor, Ellery Queen, Murder, She Wrote
• Keith Szarabajka, actor, The Dark Knight, We Were Soldiers
• Stan Szukala, pro basketball player

T

Ta–Tg

Lili Taylor

• Jerry Taft, WLS-TV meteorologist
• Lorado Taft, sculptor
• Joe Tait, sportscaster for Cleveland Cavaliers
• Carlos Talbott, U.S. Air Force general
• Maria Tallchief, ballerina, Chicago Lyric Opera director (born in Oklahoma)
• Jill Talley, actress, Little Miss Sunshine, The Boondocks, SpongeBob SquarePants
• Shel Talmy, 1960s record producer, songwriter, arranger
• Tampa Red, musician in Blues Hall of Fame (born in Georgia)
• Daniel M. Tani, astronaut (born in Pennsylvania)
• Bazy Tankersley, horse breeder and publisher
• Antwon Tanner, actor, One Tree Hill
• John Riley Tanner, Governor of Illinois 1897–1901 (born in Indiana)
• Joseph R. Tanner, astronaut
• Alex Tanney, NFL quarterback and coach
• Dorothea Tanning, artist
• Lawrence Tanter, public address announcer, Los Angeles Lakers
• El Tappe, catcher and coach for Chicago Cubs
• Bill Tate, MVP of 1952 Rose Bowl, head coach at Wake Forest
• Larenz Tate, actor, Dead Presidents, Menace II Society, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Ray, The Postman
• Mark Tatge, journalist
• Mike Tauchman, MLB outfielder
• Norman Taurog, director of Martin and Lewis, Elvis Presley films
• Bert Leston Taylor, librettist and columnist (born in Massachusetts)
• Billy Taylor, basketball coach, Lehigh, Ball State, Elon
• Eddie Taylor, guitarist in Blues Hall of Fame (born in Mississippi)
• Edmund Dick Taylor, coal miner, politician, "Father of the Greenback" (born in Virginia)
• George A. Taylor, World War II general, led Omaha Beach landing
• Hawk Taylor, catcher for four MLB teams
• Joan Taylor, actress, 20 Million Miles to Earth, War Paint, The Rifleman
• Josh Taylor, actor, Days of Our Lives
• June Taylor, choreographer, The Jackie Gleason Show
• Koko Taylor, singer (born in Tennessee)
• Lili Taylor, actress, Six Feet Under, I Shot Andy Warhol, Mystic Pizza, Ransom, The Conjuring
• Robert Lewis Taylor, author, 1959 Pulitzer Prize
• Samuel A. Taylor, screenwriter, Sabrina, Vertigo
• Margaret Taylor-Burroughs, artist, museum founder, parks commissioner (born in Louisiana)
• Edwin Way Teale, naturalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer
• Gus Tebell, football coach, NC State, Virginia
• Barbara Ann Teer, founder of National Black Theatre
• John Teerlinck, NFL player and assistant coach, three-time Super Bowl champion (born in New York)
• Len Teeuws, lineman for NFL's Rams and Cardinals
• Rick Telander, sportswriter for Sports Illustrated and Chicago Sun-Times
• William Telford, mayor of Springfield 1971-79
• Lance Ten Broeck, pro golfer
• Andy Tennant, actor, writer, director, Hitch, Sweet Home Alabama, The Bounty Hunter
• Bradie Tennell, figure skater, 2018 Winter Olympics medalist
• Judy Tenuta, comedian
• Studs Terkel, historian, journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and actor, Eight Men Out
• Ernie Terrell, heavyweight contender, Chicago boxing promoter (born in Mississippi)
• Felisha Terrell, actress, Days of Our Lives
• Jean Terrell, singer with The Supremes
• Frank Teschemacher, jazz musician (born in Missouri)
• Tim Tetrick, harness racing driver, won 2012 Hambletonian Stakes

Th–Tn

Jim Thome

• John Thain, CEO of Merrill Lynch, New York Stock Exchange
• Tom Thayer, offensive lineman and radio commentator for Chicago Bears
• Mary Jane Theis, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Illinois
• Lynne Thigpen, actress, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?, All My Children, The Paper, The District
• Roy Thinnes, actor, The Invaders, Airport 1975, The Hindenburg, Falcon Crest
• Napoleon B. Thistlewood, Cairo politician (born in Delaware)
• Josh Thole, MLB catcher 2009-16
• Bill Thomas, costume designer, 10 Oscar nominations
• Deon Thomas, American-Israeli basketball player
• Frank Thomas, Hall of Fame first baseman, DH for Chicago White Sox (born in Georgia)
• Frazier Thomas, Chicago television personality (born in Indiana)
• Isiah Thomas, Hall of Fame basketball player, coach, executive; NCAA champion Indiana, NBA champion Detroit Pistons
• Jesse B. Thomas, one of state's first U.S. Senators (born in Virginia)
• Lee Thomas, MLB player and executive
• Pierre Thomas, running back for Super Bowl XLIV champion New Orleans Saints
• Pinch Thomas, MLB catcher 1912–21
• Robert R. Thomas, justice on Supreme Court of Illinois 2000-20, Notre Dame and Bears kicker (born in New York)
• Theodore Thomas, violinist, conductor and founder of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (born in Germany)
• Jim Thome, Hall of Fame first baseman, DH 1991–2012, five-time All-Star
• Don Thompson, president of McDonald's 2012–15
• Fountain L. Thompson, U.S. Senator of North Dakota
• James R. Thompson, politician (Republican), U.S. Attorney and four-term Governor of Illinois
• Jeri Kehn Thompson, political commentator, wife of Sen. Fred Thompson (born in Nebraska)
• Junior Thompson, MLB pitcher 1939–47
• Marshall Thompson, actor, Dial 1119, Crashout, My Six Convicts, To Hell and Back, It!, First Man into Space
• Patricia Thompson, television and documentary producer
• William Hale Thompson, politician (Republican), two-term Mayor of Chicago (born in Massachusetts)
• James Thomson, developmental biologist
• Brad Thor, thriller novelist
• Skip Thoren, basketball center for Illinois 1962–65
• Don Thorp, defensive lineman, 1983 Big Ten MVP
• Noble Threewitt, horse racing trainer
• Richard Threlkeld, television journalist (born in Iowa)
• Paul Tibbets, pilot of Enola Gay, U.S. Air Force general
• Eunice Tietjens, foreign correspondent
• Pamela Tiffin, actress, One, Two, Three, The Pleasure Seekers, Harper (born in Oklahoma)
• Charles Tillman, cornerback for Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers
• Dorothy Tillman, Chicago alderman 1985-2007 (born in Alabama)
• Burr Tillstrom, puppeteer, creator of Kukla, Fran and Ollie
• Tom Timmermann, MLB pitcher 1969–74
• Joe Tinker, Hall of Fame shortstop for Chicago Cubs (born in Kansas)
• Michael L. Tipsord, chairman of State Farm

To–Tq

Nicholle Tom

• John Tobias, creator of Mortal Kombat video game
• James Tobin, economist, 1981 Nobel Prize
• Albert Tocco, organized crime figure
• Beverly Todd, actress, Lean on Me, The Bucket List
• Jonathan Toews, three-time Stanley Cup champion with Chicago Blackhawks (born in Canada)
• JP Tokoto, player for Hapoel Tel Aviv of Israeli Basketball Premier League
• Gregg Toland, Oscar-winning cinematographer, Citizen Kane, Wuthering Heights
• Scott Tolzien, NFL quarterback 2011-17, assistant coach
• David Tom, actor, The Young and the Restless, All My Children
• Lauren Tom, actress and voice artist, King of the Hill, The Joy Luck Club, Futurama, W.I.T.C.H.
• Nicholle Tom, actress, The Nanny, The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman, Her Only Child
• Clyde Tombaugh, astronomer, discoverer of dwarf planet Pluto
• Mike Tomczak, quarterback for four NFL teams
• Darlene Tompkins, actress, Beyond the Time Barrier, Blue Hawaii
• Mario Tonelli, football player, survivor of Bataan Death March
• Judy Baar Topinka, politician (Republican), comptroller, state treasurer
• Mel Tormé, singer, composer, actor, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, co-wrote "The Christmas Song"
• Jorge Torres, NCAA cross-country champion
• Johnny Torrio, organized crime figure (born in Italy)
• Audrey Totter, actress, The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Set-Up, High Wall, Tension, Lady in the Lake
• Cy Touff, trumpeter
• Roger Touhy, organized crime figure
• Tom Towles, actor
• Andre Townsend, starter in two Super Bowls for Denver Broncos
• Robert Townsend, actor and director, The Parent 'Hood, The Five Heartbeats, Hollywood Shuffle
• Taylor Townsend, tennis player
• Giorgio Tozzi, opera singer

Tr–Tz

Robin Tunney

Michael Turner

• Al Trace, songwriter and bandleader
• George Trafton, Hall of Fame center for Chicago Bears
• Jane Trahey, advertising executive
• Mary Ellen Trainor, actress, Roswell, Parker Lewis Can't Lose, the Lethal Weapon films
• Rick Tramonto, restaurateur
• June Travis, actress, Circus Girl, The Case of the Black Cat
• Sam Travis, MLB infielder
• Sam Treiman, theoretical physicist
• Les Tremayne, radio personality (born in England)
• Ken Trickey, college basketball coach (born in Missouri)
• Roswell Tripp, football player for Yale
• Dick Triptow, pro basketball player and coach
• Lennie Tristano, jazz pianist
• Walter Trohan, journalist
• Harry Trotsek, Hall of Fame thoroughbred trainer
• Bill Trotter, MLB pitcher 1937–44
• Charlie Trotter, restaurateur
• Bobbi Trout, aviator
• Jim True-Frost, actor, The Wire
• Walter E. Truemper, pilot, World War II Medal of Honor recipient
• Frankie Trumbauer, jazz saxophonist
• Lyman Trumbull, politician, Illinois Supreme Court Justice, U.S. Senator, author of Thirteenth Amendment (born in Connecticut)
• Bob Trumpy, tight end for Cincinnati Bengals, sportscaster
• Morgan Tuck, four-time NCAA basketball champion for UConn
• Alando Tucker, pro basketball player, 2007 Big Ten Player of the Year
• Dennis Tufano, singer for The Buckinghams
• Robin Tunney, actress, The Mentalist, Prison Break, The Craft, Hollywoodland, Vertical Limit
• William Tuohy, Pulitzer-winning foreign correspondent
• Barbara Turf, CEO of Crate & Barrel
• Bob Turley, Cy Young-winning pitcher, primarily with New York Yankees
• Bulldog Turner, Hall of Fame player for Chicago Bears (born in Texas)
• Evan Turner, NBA guard 2010-20, second pick of 2010 NBA draft, 2010 Big Ten Player of the Year
• Ike and Tina Turner, musical duo, began in East St. Louis
• Jonathan Baldwin Turner, scholar, botanist, advocate of land grant universities (born in Massachusetts)
• Keena Turner, linebacker for San Francisco 49ers, four-time Super Bowl champion
• Michael Turner, NFL running back 2004–12
• Stansfield Turner, admiral and CIA director
• Scott Turow, author and lawyer, Presumed Innocent
• Bill Tuttle, MLB outfielder 1952–63
• Jeff Tweedy, musician with Wilco
• Twista, rapper
• R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr., founder, editor of The American Spectator

U

• Peter Ueberroth, president of U.S. Olympic Committee, commissioner of Major League Baseball
• Ted Uhlaender, outfielder for Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians
• Tyler Ulis, basketball player for Phoenix Suns (born in Michigan)
• Chuck Ulrich, lineman for Illinois 1952 Rose Bowl championship team and NFL's Chicago Cardinals
• Jim Umbricht, pitcher for Houston Colt .45s
• Colton Underwood, football player, The Bachelor star (born in Indiana)
• Lauren Underwood, U.S. Representative (born in Ohio)
• Oliver A. Unger, movie producer, distributor and exhibitor
• Kay Unger, fashion designer
• Tim Unroe, MLB first baseman 1995–2000
• Paul Unruh, 1950 All-America basketball player for Bradley
• Al Unser, MLB catcher 1942–45
• Del Unser, outfielder for six MLB teams
• Phil Upchurch, jazz and R&B guitarist and bassist
• Dawn Upshaw, Grammy-winning soprano
• Calla Urbanski, pairs skater, two-time U.S. champion
• Kraig Urbik, offensive lineman for Buffalo Bills
• Urge Overkill, alt rock band from Chicago
• Brian Urlacher, 13-year Chicago Bears linebacker, Pro Football Hall of Fame (born in Washington)
• Frank Urson, silent-film director, Chicago
• Garrick Utley, television journalist
• Nancy Utley, Hollywood studio executive

V

Vince Vaughn

Nadine Velazquez

• Richard B. Vail, World War I officer, U.S. Representative
• Jerry Vainisi, general manager of Chicago Bears 1983–86
• Jim Valek, football player, coach for Illinois
• Darnell Valentine, NBA guard 1981–91
• Elmer Valentine, founder of Whisky a Go Go and The Roxy Theatre
• Vincent Valentine, defensive tackle for New England Patriots
• Virginia Valli, silent movie actress
• Egbert Van Alstyne, songwriter, "In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree"
• John S. Van Bergen, architect
• Al Van Camp, MLB first baseman, outfielder 1928–32
• Danitra Vance, actress, Saturday Night Live cast member
• Gene Vance, basketball player, athletic director for Illinois
• Art Van Damme, accordionist (born in Michigan)
• Christian Vande Velde, professional cyclist
• James Oliver Van de Velde, second Bishop of Chicago (born in Belgium)
• Shaun Vandiver, basketball player and coach
• Carl Clinton Van Doren, author, 1939 Pulitzer Prize for biography
• Mark Van Doren, professor, 1940 Pulitzer Prize for poetry
• Wendelin Van Draanen, author of Sammy Keyes children's novels
• Dick Van Dyke, actor, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Diagnosis: Murder, Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins (born in Missouri)
• Jerry Van Dyke, actor, comedian, Coach, The Courtship of Eddie's Father, My Mother the Car
• Brian Van Holt, actor, Cougar Town, John from Cincinnati
• William Cornelius Van Horne, railroad mogul, first mayor of Joliet
• Phillip Edward Van Lear, actor, Prison Break
• Norm Van Lier, player and broadcaster for Chicago Bulls (born in Ohio)
• Homer Van Meter, bank robber (born in Indiana)
• Sander Vanocur, television news journalist
• John M. Van Osdel, architect (born in Maryland)
• Melvin Van Peebles, director, screenwriter, actor, composer
• Jim Van Pelt, two-time Grey Cup champion CFL quarterback
• Todd Van Poppel, MLB pitcher 1991–2004
• Samuel Van Sant, Governor of Minnesota 1901–05
• Virginia Van Upp, writer, producer, Cover Girl, Gilda
• Virginia Van Wie, golfer, three-time U.S. Women's Amateur champion
• Fred VanVleet, point guard, 2019 NBA champion with Toronto Raptors
• Bruce Vaughan, golfer, winner of British Senior Open
• Chico Vaughn, Southern Illinois and pro basketball player
• Clarence Vaughn, NFL defensive back 1987–92
• Govoner Vaughn, basketball player
• Hippo Vaughn, pitcher for Cubs 1913–21 (born in Texas)
• Vince Vaughn, actor, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Wedding Crashers, Fred Claus, Psycho, The Break-Up
• Eddie Vedder, lead vocalist for Pearl Jam
• Bill Veeck, owner of Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns, member of Hall of Fame
• William Veeck Sr., sportswriter, president of Chicago Cubs
• Nadine Velazquez, actress and model, My Name Is Earl, Flight
• Sasha Velour, drag queen, 9th-season winner of RuPaul's Drag Race (born in California)
• Rachel Veltri, actress and model
• Robin Ventura, third baseman, manager for Chicago White Sox (born in California)
• Rick Venturi, head football coach for Northwestern, defensive coordinator for four NFL teams
• Mark Venturini, actor
• Emil Verban, three-time All-Star infielder, played for 1944 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals
• Jim Verraros, singer, Season 1 of American Idol
• Dick Versace, basketball coach, Bradley and Indiana Pacers (born in North Carolina)
• Izabela Vidovic, actress, singer, The Fosters, About a Boy
• Vince Vieluf, actor, Love, Inc., Rat Race
• Marjorie Vincent, news broadcaster and 1991 Miss America
• Jory Vinikour, harpsichordist and conductor
• Steve Vinovich, actor
• Craig Virgin, distance runner, three-time Olympian, won nine Big Ten track titles and NCAA cross country
• C. T. Vivian, associate of Martin Luther King Jr., awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom (born in Missouri)
• John Vivyan, actor, Mr. Lucky
• Alex Vlasic, NHL defenseman
• Virgil W. Vogel, film and TV director
• Rich Vogler, auto racer, five Indianapolis 500s
• Deborah Voigt, opera singer
• Mark Voigt, NASCAR driver
• Bob Voigts, Northwestern football player and coach
• Harry Volkman, 45-year Chicago television weather forecaster
• Pete Vonachen, Minor League Baseball executive
• Kevin Von Erich, professional wrestler
• Rufus B. von KleinSmid, president, University of Southern California 1921-47, raised in Von KleinSmid Mansion
• Edward Vrdolyak, politician, Chicago alderman 1971–87, convicted of fraud
• George Vukovich, MLB outfielder 1980–85
• Charles W. Vursell, sheriff of Marion County, Illinois, U.S. Representative 1943–59

W

Waa–Wam

The Wachowskis

Dwyane Wade

Chris Wallace

• The Wachowskis, filmmakers, the Matrix trilogy
• Charles H. Wacker, city planner, director of Chicago World's Fair
• Dwyane Wade, Hall of Fame basketball player, three-time NBA champion with Miami Heat
• Robert Wadlow, tallest man in U.S.
• E. S. Wadsworth, merchant, railroad president (born in Connecticut)
• Arthur L. Wagner, U.S. Army general
• Audrey Wagner, pro baseball player
• Gary Wagner, pitcher for Philadelphia Phillies 1965–69
• Mike Wagner, defensive back for Pittsburgh Steelers, won four Super Bowls
• Susan Wagner, financial executive, co-founder of BlackRock
• Ken Wahl, actor, Wiseguy, The Wanderers, Fort Apache, the Bronx
• Becky Wahlstrom, actress, Joan of Arcadia
• Jerry Wainwright, basketball coach of DePaul 2005–10
• Frank Wainright, tight end for four NFL teams
• Lena Waithe, actress, writer, producer, The Chi, Master of None, Ready Player One
• Dick Wakefield, MLB outfielder 1941–52
• Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative of Michigan
• Eliot Wald, TV and film comedy writer
• Frank Waldman, screenwriter, The Party, Return of the Pink Panther
• Randy Waldman, musician
• Tom Waldman, screenwriter, High Time, Inspector Clouseau
• Jim Walewander, MLB infielder 1987–93
• Charles Rudolph Walgreen, founder of Walgreens
• Albertina Walker, gospel singer
• Antoine Walker, forward for five NBA teams
• Bill Walker, MLB pitcher 1927–36
• Chet Walker, forward for Bradley and Chicago Bulls (born in Michigan)
• Clint Walker, actor, Cheyenne, The Dirty Dozen, Yellowstone Kelly
• Dan Walker, Governor of Illinois 1973–77 (born in D.C.)
• Darrell Walker, player for five NBA teams
• Derrick Walker, tight end for three NFL teams
• George W. Walker, auto designer, original Ford Thunderbird
• June Walker, actress
• Mysterious Walker, three-sport athlete, coach for University of Chicago (born in Nebraska)
• Nella Walker, actress
• William J. Walker, Army major general, U.S. House sergeant at arms
• Amy Wallace, author (born in California)
• Chris Wallace, television journalist, Fox News Channel and CNN
• David Foster Wallace, author (born in New York)
• Henry Cantwell Wallace, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture 1921–24
• Irving Wallace, author and screenwriter
• Jean Wallace, actress, Jigsaw, The Big Combo
• Martin R. M. Wallace, Union general in Civil War (born in Ohio)
• Mike Wallace, Chicago radio-TV personality and CBS News journalist (born in Massachusetts)
• Stan Wallace, defensive back for Chicago Bears 1954–59
• W.H.L. Wallace, Union general in Civil War (born in Ohio)
• Stephen Wallem, actor, Nurse Jackie
• Hal Wallis, film producer, Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Blue Hawaii, True Grit
• Joe Wallis, MLB outfielder 1975–79
• Laurie Walquist, quarterback for Chicago Bears 1924–31
• Ed Walsh, pitcher and manager for Chicago White Sox, member of Hall of Fame (born in Pennsylvania)
• Frank Walsh, pro golfer, 1932 PGA Championship runner-up
• Matt Walsh, actor, Upright Citizens Brigade, Veep
• Minnie Gow Walsworth, poet
• Kevin Walter, NFL wide receiver 2003–13
• Melora Walters, actress, Cold Mountain, Boogie Nights, Magnolia
• Lloyd Walton, guard for Milwaukee Bucks 1976–80

Wan–Waz

James Watson

• Sam Wanamaker, director and actor, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Superman IV, Guilty by Suspicion
• Carl Wanderer, World War I hero, convicted murderer
• Rudolf Wanderone, billiards' "Minnesota Fats" (born in New York)
• Betty Wanless, baseball player
• Aaron Montgomery Ward, retail businessman, creator of mail order catalog (born in New Jersey)
• Arch Ward, journalist, creator of baseball All-Star Game and boxing's Golden Gloves
• Brian Wardle, basketball coach, Bradley
• Wilbur Ware, jazz bassist
• Marsha Warfield, actress, Night Court
• Cy Warmoth, MLB player 1916–23
• Henry C. Warmoth, Civil War officer, governor of Louisiana
• Mark Warner, politician (Democrat), governor and U.S. senator of Virginia (born in Indiana)
• Vespasian Warner, Civil War soldier, U.S. Representative
• Elihu B. Washburne, U.S. Secretary of State under Ulysses S. Grant (born in Maine)
• Hempstead Washburne, Mayor of Chicago 1891–93
• Dinah Washington, singer, 1993 inductee in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (born in Alabama)
• Harold Washington, first African-American Mayor of Chicago
• Mark Washington, NFL defensive back 1970–79
• Stan Wasiak, managed 4,844 minor-league baseball games
• Ted Wass, actor, Soap, Blossom, Oh, God! You Devil, Sheena, Curse of the Pink Panther
• Muddy Waters, blues musician and songwriter, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (born in Mississippi)
• Maurine Dallas Watkins, Chicago reporter who wrote stage play Chicago (born in Kentucky)
• Jody Watley, singer, songwriter, record producer
• Betty Jane Watson, singer and actress
• Bobby Watson, actor
• Deek Watson, original member of singing group The Ink Spots
• James Watson, molecular biologist, geneticist, co-discoverer of structure of DNA, winner of Nobel Prize
• Minor Watson, actor, Boys Town, The Jackie Robinson Story
• William Watson, actor, Lawman, Chato's Land
• Chris Watt, guard, Notre Dame and NFL
• May Theilgaard Watts, naturalist and writer
• Bobby Wawak, auto racer
• Ruby Wax, comedian, TV personality, Absolutely Fabulous, Girls on Top
• Carol Wayne, actress, television personality, Heartbreakers
• Nina Wayne, actress, Luv

Wb–Wg

Raquel Welch

• Frank Wead, aviator and Oscar-nominated screenwriter
• Betty, Jean and Joanne Weaver, sisters in All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
• Buck Weaver, third baseman for 1917 World Series champion White Sox and 1919 "Black Sox" (born in Pennsylvania)
• Jason Weaver, actor, Smart Guy, Thea
• Bill Webb, coach, executive with White Sox
• Richard Webb, actor, Out of the Past, Distant Drums
• Wellington Webb, mayor of Denver, Colorado 1991–2003
• Jon Weber, jazz musician, NPR host
• Pete Weber, hockey broadcaster
• Mary Webster, actress
• Stokely Webster, impressionist painter
• Tracy Webster, basketball coach
• Reinhold Weege, comedy writer, creator of TV series Night Court
• Charles Weeghman, businessman, built Wrigley Field, owned Chicago Cubs (born in Indiana)
• D. A. Weibring, professional golfer
• Bill Weick, Greco-Roman wrestler and coach, member of first U.S. World Championships team 1961
• Tim Weigel, Chicago television broadcaster
• Joseph "Yellow Kid" Weil, notorious con artist
• Bob Weiland, pitcher for five MLB teams
• Jane Weiller, golfer
• Alvin M. Weinberg, nuclear physicist
• Lawrence Weingarten, Oscar-winning film producer
• Robbie Weinhardt, pitcher for Detroit Tigers
• Phil Weintraub, MLB player, had 11-RBI game in 1944
• Hymie Weiss, mobster, rival of Al Capone (born in Poland)
• Lois Weisberg, created Chicago Blues Festival and Taste of Chicago
• Burton Weisbrod, economist who pioneered theory of option value
• Mark Weisbrot, economist, columnist
• Mark Weiser, chief scientist at Xerox PARC
• Bob Weiskopf, TV writer, I Love Lucy
• Michael T. Weiss, actor, The Pretender, The Legend of Tarzan
• Robbie Weiss, 1988 NCAA tennis champion
• Johnny Weissmuller, athlete and actor, five-time Olympic swim gold medalist, star of Tarzan films (born in Hungary)
• Chris Welch, politician, Speaker of Illinois House of Representatives
• Raquel Welch, actress, One Million Years B.C., Fantastic Voyage, Bandolero!, The Last of Sheila, Myra Breckinridge
• Jerry Weller, U.S. Representative 1995–2009
• Orson Welles, actor and director, Citizen Kane, The Third Man, Touch of Evil (born in Wisconsin)
• Judson Welliver, presidential speechwriter
• Jon Wellner, actor, Henry Andrews on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
• Junior Wells, blues musician (born in Tennessee)
• Randy Wells, pitcher for Chicago Cubs 2008–12
• Marty Wendell, football player for Notre Dame
• Joe Wendryhoski, NFL guard 1964–68
• George Wendt, actor, Norm Peterson on television series Cheers
• John Wentworth, politician (Democrat), U.S. Congressman, Mayor of Chicago and newspaper editor (born in New Hampshire)
• Pete Wentz, bass player of Fall Out Boy
• Dennis Werth, player for New York Yankees 1979–81
• Jayson Werth, MLB outfielder 2002-17
• Paul Wertico, drummer with Pat Metheny Group
• Dallas West, billiards player
• Kanye West, multiple Grammy Award-winning rap musician, songwriter, producer, fashion designer, actor; husband of reality TV star Kim Kardashian
• Mary Allen West, journalist, editor, educator, social reformer
• Matthew West, Christian musician
• Roy Owen West, U.S. Secretary of the Interior 1928–29
• Helen Westerman, baseball player
• Thomas D. Westfall, mayor of El Paso, Texas 1978–82
• Edward Weston, photographer
• Haskell Wexler, Oscar-winning cinematographer, producer, director
• Jerrold Wexler, financier

Wh

Betty White

• Warren L. Wheaton, philanthropist, namesake of Wheaton, Illinois (born in Connecticut)
• Cora Stuart Wheeler, poet, writer, journalist, lecturer
• Loren E. Wheeler, mayor of Springfield, U.S. Representative
• John Whistler, first commandant of Fort Dearborn (born in Ireland)
• Betty White, Emmy-winning actress and comedian, The Golden Girls, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Proposal, Hot in Cleveland
• Deacon White, baseball Hall of Famer (born in New York)
• Frank White, eighth Governor of North Dakota, 1921–28 U.S. Secretary of Treasury
• George A. White, military officer and journalist
• Isaac White, 19th Century militia officer (born in Virginia)
• Jesse White, politician, Illinois Secretary of State
• John H. White, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer
• Maurice White, musician, founder of Earth, Wind & Fire
• Michole Briana White, actress
• Nettie L. White, stenographer, suffragist
• Stephanie White, head coach, WNBA's Connecticut Sun; 1998-99 Player of the Year for NCAA champion Purdue
• Verdine White, musician, original member of Earth, Wind & Fire
• Wendy White, opera singer
• Willye White, track-and-field athlete, five-time Olympian
• Jerome Whitehead, center-forward for Marquette, six NBA teams
• John C. Whitehead, banker, civil servant, chairman of Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
• Steven Whitehurst, author, poet, educator
• Larry Whiteside, sportswriter, 2008 Spink Award winner
• Samuel Whiteside, soldier and 19th Century member of U.S. General Assembly (born in North Carolina)
• Richard A. Whiting, composer, "On the Good Ship Lollipop", "Hooray for Hollywood"

Wi

Robin Williams

• Al Wickland, MLB outfielder 1913–19
• Richard Widmark, Oscar-nominated actor, Judgment at Nuremberg, The Alamo, Kiss of Death, Night and the City, How the West Was Won, Murder on the Orient Express
• Scott Wike, U.S. Representative, assistant treasury secretary to Grover Cleveland (born in Pennsylvania)
• Michael Wilbon, sports columnist, co-host of ESPN's Pardon the Interruption
• Wilco, rock band from Chicago
• Linda Wild, tennis player
• Lee and Lyn Wilde, actresses, Twice Blessed, Campus Honeymoon
• Thornton Wilder, playwright, University of Chicago professor (born in Wisconsin)
• Tim Wilkerson, drag racer
• David B. Wilkins, Harvard law professor
• Jeff Wilkins, center for Utah Jazz 1980–86
• J. Ernest Wilkins Jr., nuclear scientist, University of Chicago student at 13
• Amie Wilkinson, mathematician and professor
• Steve Wilkos, television personality, The Jerry Springer Show, The Steve Wilkos Show
• Bob Will, outfielder for Cubs 1957–63
• George Will, conservative Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, journalist, ABC news analyst, author
• Alice Willard, journalist, editor
• Frances E. Willard, suffragist, head of temperance union, Northwestern dean of women (born in New York)
• Frank Willard, cartoonist, creator of Moon Mullins
• Louise Collier Willcox, writer, editor, anthologist, translator
• Lois Wille, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
• Walt Willey, actor, All My Children
• Aaron Williams, forward for 10 NBA teams
• Billy Williams, 15-year outfielder for Cubs, member of Hall of Fame (born in Alabama)
• Brandon Williams, NFL tight end
• Cynda Williams, actress, Mo' Better Blues, One False Move
• Dick Anthony Williams, actor, Homefront, The Mack, Dog Day Afternoon
• Frank Williams, NBA and Illinois guard, 2001 Big Ten Player of the Year
• Jason Williams, linebacker for five NFL teams
• Jesse Williams, actor, Grey's Anatomy, Lee Daniels' The Butler
• Joe Williams, jazz and blues singer, Count Basie Orchestra (born in Georgia)
• Joe Williams, Olympic wrestler, three-time NCAA champion
• Juice Williams, quarterback for Illinois
• Kenny Williams, outfielder, executive for Chicago White Sox (born in California)
• Kyle Williams, NFL wide receiver 2010-16 (born in California)
• Mayo Williams, football player and music producer
• Michelle Williams, R&B singer-songwriter, member of Destiny's Child, actress
• Robin Williams, comedian and Oscar-winning actor, Good Will Hunting, Good Morning, Vietnam, Mrs. Doubtfire, Dead Poets Society, Mork & Mindy, Aladdin
• Rip Williams, MLB player 1911–18
• Ron Williams, CEO and chairman of Aetna Inc. 2006–11
• Tex Williams, western swing musician
• William E. Williams, three-term U.S. Representative
• Richard S. Williamson, diplomat in George W. Bush administration
• Sonny Boy Williamson, blues harmonica musician (born in Tennessee)
• Dave Willock, actor, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
• Dave Wills, baseball broadcaster for Tampa Bay Rays 2005-23
• Art Wilson, MLB catcher 1908–21
• Ben Wilson, murdered high school basketball star
• Bobby Wilson, NFL tackle 1991–94
• Dan Wilson, MLB catcher 1992–2005, Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame
• Dooley Wilson, singer, "Sam" in Casablanca (born in Texas)
• Gahan Wilson, cartoonist
• George Wilson, NFL player and coach
• George Wilson, NBA center, played in two NCAA title games (born in Mississippi)
• Gretchen Wilson, country music singer
• Hack Wilson, Hall of Fame outfielder for Cubs, record-breaking 191-RBI season (born in Pennsylvania)
• Hugh R. Wilson, diplomat, assistant Secretary of State
• James H. Wilson, Civil War general
• Kenneth L. Wilson, president of United States Olympic Committee 1953–65, Big Ten commissioner 1945–61
• Martez Wilson, linebacker for three NFL teams
• Parke Wilson, MLB catcher of 19th Century
• Pete Wilson, politician, mayor of San Diego 1971–83, U.S. Senator 1983–91, Governor of California 1991–99
• Richard G. Wilson, soldier, Medal of Honor winner
• Thomas E. Wilson, founder of Wilson Sporting Goods (born in Canada)
• Whip Wilson, actor in western films
• William Warfield Wilson, four-term U.S. Representative
• Frank Wilton, football coach, Miami University 1932–41
• Hal Wiltse, MLB pitcher 1926–31
• Verne Winchell, founder of Winchell's Donuts
• Dorothy Wind, baseball player
• William G. Windrich, Medal of Honor recipient from Korean War
• Henry Haven Windsor, editor, founder of Popular Mechanics
• Jill Wine-Banks, lawyer, Watergate scandal prosecutor
• Oprah Winfrey, iconic television host, actress, producer and media magnate (born in Mississippi)
• Tommy Wingels, NHL wing 2010-18
• Clare Winger, science-fiction writer
• Dan Winkler, MLB relief pitcher
• Roy Winsor, soap opera creator, Search for Tomorrow
• Florence Hull Winterburn, writer, editor
• Frank Winters, basketball coach
• Nobby Wirkowski, CFL quarterback
• Arthur Wirtz, owned Chicago Stadium, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Red Wings
• Bill Wirtz, 41-year president of Chicago Blackhawks
• Danny Wirtz, owner of Chicago Blackhawks
• Rocky Wirtz, owner of Chicago Blackhawks 2007-23
• W. Willard Wirtz, U.S. Secretary of Labor under John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson
• Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton, WNBA player 2009–12
• Al, Alvin and Whitey Wistert, members of College Football Hall of Fame
• John Wittenborn, NFL kicker 1958–68
• Tom Wittum, NFL punter 1973–77
• Samuel Witwer, actor, Davis Bloome on Smallville

Wj–Wz

• Rick Wohlhuter, runner, 1976 Olympic bronze medalist in 800 meters
• Gary K. Wolf, author of novel adapted into Who Framed Roger Rabbit
• Hillary Wolf, actress, judo player, Home Alone, Home Alone 2
• Raymond Wolf, football coach, North Carolina, Florida, Tulane
• Ross Wolf, MLB pitcher 2008–13
• Garrett Wolfe, running back, Northern Illinois and Chicago Bears
• Ian Wolfe, actor, Bedlam, Julius Caesar
• Roger Wolff, MLB pitcher 1941–46
• Violet Bidwill Wolfner, owner of NFL's Chicago and St. Louis Cardinals 1947–62
• Benson Wood, Civil War officer, U.S. Representative (born in Pennsylvania)
• Corinne Wood, first female lieutenant governor of Illinois
• Elizabeth Wood, director of Chicago Housing Authority 1937–54 (born in Japan)
• James N. Wood, director of Art Institute of Chicago 1979–2004
• John Wood, Governor of Illinois 1860–61, founder of Quincy, Illinois (born in New York)
• Kerry Wood, 10-year pitcher for Cubs (born in Texas)
• Mike Woodard, MLB infielder 1985–88
• Cliff Woodbury, auto racer, third in 1926 Indy 500
• Jim Woods, MLB infielder 1957–61
• Ray Woods, first basketball All-American for Illinois 1915–17
• Abe Woodson, NFL cornerback 1958–66 (born in Mississippi)
• Bob Woodward, journalist for Washington Post, instrumental in Watergate scandal, co-author of All the President's Men
• Neil Woodward, Naval officer, NASA astronaut
• James Hutchinson Woodworth, U.S. Representative, Mayor of Chicago 1848–50 (born in New York)
• John Maynard Woodworth, first U.S. Surgeon General (born in New York)
• Collett E. Woolman, co-founder of Delta Air Lines
• Ralph Works, MLB pitcher 1909–13
• Stephen T. Worland, economist
• Robert Wrenn, tennis player, one of Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders
• Amy Wright, actress, The Accidental Tourist, The Scarlet Letter
• Eric C. Wright, defensive back, four-time Super Bowl champion with San Francisco 49ers
• Eugene Wright, bassist with Dave Brubeck Quartet
• Frank Lloyd Wright, iconic architect, designer, writer and educator (born in Wisconsin)
• Jeremiah Wright, retired pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ (born in Pennsylvania)
• Joseph C. Wright, Oscar-winning art director
• Julian Wright, pro basketball player
• Margie Wright, softball Hall of Famer
• Michael Wright, pro basketball player
• Randy Wright, quarterback for Green Bay Packers 1984–88
• Warren Wright Sr., owner of horse racing's Calumet Farm (born in Ohio)
• P.K. Wrigley, chewing gum mogul, Chicago Cubs owner 1932–77
• William Wrigley Jr., founder of Wrigley Company, majority owner of Cubs 1918–32 (born in Pennsylvania)
• William Wrigley III, CEO of Wrigley Co., sold Cubs to Tribune Company
• Jim Wulff, defensive back, 1956 Rose Bowl champion Michigan State
• Vic Wunderle, archer, 2000 Olympic silver medalist
• Alex Wurman, film and TV composer
• Addie L. Wyatt, civil rights activist (born in Mississippi)
• John Wyatt, pitcher for five MLB teams
• Brooke Wyckoff, player for three WNBA teams
• Victoria Wyndham, actress, Another World
• Renaldo Wynn, player for four NFL teams
• Marvell Wynne, MLB outfielder 1983–90
• Johnny Wyrostek, MLB outfielder 1942–54

Y

• Rick Yager, cartoonist
• Kevin Yagher, special effects technician
• Luke Yaklich, basketball coach, Illinois-Chicago
• Estelle Yancey, blues singer^[22]
• Jimmy Yancey, jazz musician
• Ron Yary, Hall of Fame offensive tackle, primarily with Minnesota Vikings, 1969 NFL champion
• Richard Yates Sr., politician (Republican), U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, Governor of Illinois 1861–65 (born in Kentucky)
• Richard Yates Jr., politician (Republican), attorney, U.S. Representative, Governor of Illinois 1901–05
• Sidney R. Yates, politician (Democrat), 49-year U.S. Representative
• Leland B. Yeager, economist, expert on monetary policy and international trade
• Molly Yeh, cookbook author, Food Network personality
• Charles Yerkes, financier, mass-transit developer (born in Pennsylvania)
• Mary Agnes Yerkes, painter
• Philip Yordan, Oscar-winning screenwriter, Detective Story, Johnny Guitar, The Harder They Fall
• Dick York, actor, Bewitched, Inherit the Wind (born in Indiana)
• John J. York, actor, General Hospital, Werewolf
• Bruce A. Young, actor, The Sentinel, Blink, The Color of Money
• Bryant Young, Hall of Fame defensive lineman for Super Bowl XXIX champion San Francisco 49ers
• Buddy Young, NFL running back and College Football Hall of Famer
• Chic Young, creator of comic strip Blondie
• Clara Kimball Young, actress
• Donald Young, professional tennis player
• Ella Flagg Young, superintendent of Chicago schools 1909–1915 (born in New York)
• Ernie Young, outfielder for five MLB teams, minor-league manager, 2000 Olympic gold medalist
• Frank A. Young, sportswriter for Chicago Defender
• James Young, musician with Styx
• John Young, jazz pianist
• Larry Young, MLB umpire
• Richard M. Young, judge, U.S. Senator 1837–43
• Robert Young, actor, Father Knows Best, Marcus Welby, M.D., Crossfire, Northwest Passage, Western Union
• Roger Young, writer, director, Lassiter, The Squeeze
• Victor Young, Oscar-winning composer, arranger, violinist, conductor; wrote "When I Fall in Love", "Around the World"
• Zora Young, blues singer (born in Mississippi)
• Robin Yount, Hall of Fame player for Milwaukee Brewers
• Linda Yu, television newscaster (born in China)
• Jay Yuenger, musician with White Zombie
• Rich Yunkus, basketball player
• Timi Yuro, singer, "Hurt"
• Kateryna Yushchenko, former First Lady of Ukraine

Z

Robert Zemeckis

Ben Zobrist

• Florian ZaBach, musician and television personality
• Courtney Zablocki, luge, fourth place at 2006 Turin Olympics
• Jacob Zachar, actor, Greek
• James Zagel, judge, novelist
• Paula Zahn, journalist, TV personality, On the Case with Paula Zahn (born in Nebraska)
• Timothy Zahn, science-fiction author
• Naureen Zaim, model, actress, artist
• Robin Zander, musician with Cheap Trick (born in Wisconsin)
• Billy Zane, producer, director and actor, Titanic, The Phantom, Dead Calm, Only You, Sniper, Tombstone
• Charles S. Zane, judge, associate of Abe Lincoln (born in New Jersey)
• Lisa Zane, actress, L.A. Law, Biker Mice from Mars, Roar
• John Zaremba, actor, I Led Three Lives, The Time Tunnel, Ben Casey
• Agnes Zawadzki, figure skater, 2010 U.S. junior champion
• Jed Zayner, professional soccer player
• Tom Zbikowski, defensive back for Notre Dame and Baltimore Ravens
• Larry Zbyszko, pro wrestler
• Robert Z'Dar, actor, producer
• Joe Zdeb, outfielder for Kansas City Royals 1977–79
• Kara Zediker, actress
• Stephen A. Zeff, accounting historian
• John D. Zeglis, president of AT&T
• Bill Zehme, magazine writer and author
• Alfred Zeisler, film director
• Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler, pianist (born in Austria)
• Zeke Zekley, cartoonist
• Pam Zekman, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist
• Sarah Zelenka, world champion rower, fourth at 2012 Olympics
• Sam Zell, real estate entrepreneur, Tribune Company chairman
• Bob Zeman, pro football player and coach
• Robert Zemeckis, film director, Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, the Back to the Future films
• Colleen Zenk, actress, As the World Turns
• Warren Zevon, rock musician, singer-songwriter, "Werewolves of London"
• Jeff Zgonina, defensive lineman for seven NFL teams
• Howard Zieff, film and TV commercial director, The Main Event, Private Benjamin, My Girl
• Florenz Ziegfeld, Broadway impresario, creator of Ziegfeld Follies
• Alma Ziegler, pro baseball player
• Brad Ziegler, MLB pitcher 2008-18 (born in Kansas)
• Zach Ziemek, Olympic decathlete
• Benny Zientara, MLB infielder 1941–48
• Lester Ziffren, screenwriter
• Mike Zimmer, head coach of Minnesota Vikings 2014-22
• Frederick Hinde Zimmerman, banker and land owner
• Jacob Zimmerman, editor, politician (born in Pennsylvania)
• Mary Zimmerman, Tony Award-winning director (born in Nebraska)
• Mary Beth Zimmerman, golfer, four-time Women's U.S. Amateur champion
• Bob Zimny, lineman for 1947 NFL champion Chicago Cardinals
• Bud Zipfel, first baseman for Washington Senators
• Patricia Zipprodt, costume designer
• Adrian Zmed, actor, TV personality, T. J. Hooker, Grease 2
• Ben Zobrist, MLB second baseman 2006-19, two-time World Series champion
• Robert Zoellick, president of World Bank 2007–12
• Rick Zombo, hockey player for Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues
• Billy Zoom, guitarist for band X
• Chris Zorich, lineman for Notre Dame and Chicago Bears
• Louis Zorich, actor, musician, Mad About You, Brooklyn Bridge
• Anthony E. Zuiker, creator of CSI
• Jim Zulevic, actor, comedian, radio host, TV writer
• Robert Zuppke, football coach for University of Illinois 1913–41, College Football Hall of Fame (born in Germany)
• Jack Zuta, organized crime figure (born in Russia)
• Edward Zwick, film director, Glory, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, Love & Other Drugs, Defiance
• Tony Zych, MLB pitcher 2015-17

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