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{{Short description|List of notable people from Illinois}}
{{Short description|List of notable people from Illinois}}
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*[[Max Abramovitz]] (1908–2004), architect. Born and college-educated in Illinois.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0DE3D91130F936A2575AC0A9629C8B63|title=Max Abramovitz, 96, Dies, Architect of Avery Fisher Hall|last=Kennedy|first=Randy|date=15 September 2004|work=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=1 Jan 2020|url-access=limited|archive-date=July 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701075015/http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0DE3D91130F936A2575AC0A9629C8B63|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Max Abramovitz]] (1908–2004), architect. Born and college-educated in Illinois.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0DE3D91130F936A2575AC0A9629C8B63|title=Max Abramovitz, 96, Dies, Architect of Avery Fisher Hall|last=Kennedy|first=Randy|date=15 September 2004|work=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=1 Jan 2020|url-access=limited|archive-date=July 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701075015/http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0DE3D91130F936A2575AC0A9629C8B63|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Ben Abruzzo]] (1930–85), balloonist. Born and college-educated in Illinois.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1667/Ben-L-Abruzzo|encyclopedia=Encyclopaedia Britannica|date=2019|access-date=1 Jan 2020|title=Ben L. Abruzzo (American Balloonist)|archive-date=April 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426092657/http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1667/Ben-L-Abruzzo|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Ben Abruzzo]] (1930–85), balloonist. Born and college-educated in Illinois.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1667/Ben-L-Abruzzo|encyclopedia=Encyclopaedia Britannica|date=2019|access-date=1 Jan 2020|title=Ben L. Abruzzo (American Balloonist)|archive-date=April 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426092657/http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1667/Ben-L-Abruzzo|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Tony Accardo]] (1906–1992), organized crime figure. Born and lived entire life in Chicago metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite news|last=Pascual|first=Psyche|title=Tony Accardo; Reputed Chicago Mob Boss|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1992-05-28/news/mn-287_1_reputed-chicago-mob-boss|access-date=January 1, 2020|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=May 28, 1992|archive-date=December 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212112013/http://articles.latimes.com/1992-05-28/news/mn-287_1_reputed-chicago-mob-boss|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Tony Accardo]] (1906–1992), organized crime figure. Born and lived entire life in Chicago metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite news|last=Pascual|first=Psyche|title=Tony Accardo; Reputed Chicago Mob Boss|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-05-28-mn-287-story.html|access-date=January 1, 2020|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=May 28, 1992|archive-date=December 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212112013/http://articles.latimes.com/1992-05-28/news/mn-287_1_reputed-chicago-mob-boss|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Barbara Acklin]] (1943–98), singer. Came to Illinois aged five and resided until her death.{{sfn|Leszczak|2015|p=1}}
*[[Barbara Acklin]] (1943–98), singer. Came to Illinois aged five and resided until her death.{{sfn|Leszczak|2015|p=1}}
*[[Ron Acks]] (1944–''living''), NFL linebacker 1968–76. Acks was born, attended high school and college in Illinois.<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AcksRo20.htm Ron Acks] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200109014452/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AcksRo20.htm |date=January 9, 2020 }}. pro-football-reference.com _____ {{Cite news|url=https://thesouthern.com/news/local/he-s-an-icon-friends-and-family-remember-former-carbondale/article_580e55b8-9800-5a09-a79e-1afecfee3642.html|title='He's an icon.' Friends and family remember former Carbondale football coach Frank Bleyer|last=Smith|first=Isaac|date=April 25, 2019|work=The Southern Illinoisan|access-date=1 Jan 2020|publisher=Lee Enterprises|location=Carbondale, Illinois|archive-date=January 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102024113/https://thesouthern.com/news/local/he-s-an-icon-friends-and-family-remember-former-carbondale/article_580e55b8-9800-5a09-a79e-1afecfee3642.html|url-status=live}} _____ {{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ron-acks-1.html|title=Ron Acks College Stats|website=College Football|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|access-date=1 Jan 2020|archive-date=January 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102024722/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ron-acks-1.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Ron Acks]] (1944–''living''), NFL linebacker 1968–76. Acks was born, attended high school and college in Illinois.<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AcksRo20.htm Ron Acks] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200109014452/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AcksRo20.htm |date=January 9, 2020 }}. pro-football-reference.com _____ {{Cite news|url=https://thesouthern.com/news/local/he-s-an-icon-friends-and-family-remember-former-carbondale/article_580e55b8-9800-5a09-a79e-1afecfee3642.html|title='He's an icon.' Friends and family remember former Carbondale football coach Frank Bleyer|last=Smith|first=Isaac|date=April 25, 2019|work=The Southern Illinoisan|access-date=1 Jan 2020|publisher=Lee Enterprises|location=Carbondale, Illinois|archive-date=January 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102024113/https://thesouthern.com/news/local/he-s-an-icon-friends-and-family-remember-former-carbondale/article_580e55b8-9800-5a09-a79e-1afecfee3642.html|url-status=live}} _____ {{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ron-acks-1.html|title=Ron Acks College Stats|website=College Football|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|access-date=1 Jan 2020|archive-date=January 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102024722/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/ron-acks-1.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
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*[[Vincent Hugo Bendix]], automotive and aviation pioneer
*[[Vincent Hugo Bendix]], automotive and aviation pioneer
*[[Jason Benetti]], sportscaster
*[[Jason Benetti]], sportscaster
*[[Cora Agnes Benneson]], American attorney, lecturer, and writer<ref>{{Cite book |last=Trueblood |first=Mary Esther |author-link=Mary Esther Trueblood |title=Representative Women of New England |date=1904 |publisher=New England Historical Publishing Company |editor-last=Howe |editor-first=Julia Ward |editor-link=Julia Ward Howe |series=New England Library of Popular Biographies |location=Boston |pages=326–330 |chapter=Cora Agnes Benneson |chapter-url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.rslfex&seq=440 |via=[[HathiTrust]]}}</ref>
*[[Chloe Bennet]], actress, ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]''
*[[Chloe Bennet]], actress, ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]''
*[[Beck Bennett]], comedian, ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''
*[[Beck Bennett]], comedian, ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''
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*[[John Buford]], Civil War general (born in Kentucky)
*[[John Buford]], Civil War general (born in Kentucky)
*[[Napoleon Bonaparte 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]]
*[[Bryan Bulaga]], offensive tackle for [[Green Bay Packers]]
*[[Richard Bull (actor)|Richard Bull]], actor, ''[[Little House on the Prairie (TV series)|Little House on the Prairie]]'', ''[[Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea]]''
*[[Richard Bull (actor)|Richard Bull]], actor, ''[[Little House on the Prairie (TV series)|Little House on the Prairie]]'', ''[[Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea]]''
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*[[Cheryl Burton]], television journalist
*[[Cheryl Burton]], television journalist
*[[Ed Busch]], MLB infielder 1943–45
*[[Ed Busch]], MLB infielder 1943–45
*[[Misty Buscher]], 57th mayor of [[Springfield, Illinois|Springfield]]
*[[Samuel T. Busey]], Civil War general, politician (born in Indiana)
*[[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]]
*[[Homer Bush]], MLB infielder 1997-2004, member of [[1998 World Series]] champion [[New York Yankees]]
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*[[Jim Courtright (gunman)|Jim Courtright]], Wild West gunfighter, lawman
*[[Jim Courtright (gunman)|Jim Courtright]], Wild West gunfighter, lawman
*[[Kirk Cousins]], quarterback for [[Minnesota Vikings]], [[Atlanta Falcons]]
*[[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]]
*[[Bryan Cox]], linebacker for [[Miami Dolphins]] and [[Super Bowl XXXVI]] champion [[New England Patriots]]
*[[Jim Cox (baseball)|Jim Cox]], MLB player 1973–76
*[[Jim Cox (baseball)|Jim Cox]], MLB player 1973–76
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*[[Eddie Doherty]], journalist, Oscar-nominated screenwriter
*[[Eddie Doherty]], journalist, Oscar-nominated screenwriter
*[[Edward Adelbert Doisy|Edward A. Doisy]], biochemist, 1943 [[Nobel Prize]]
*[[Edward Adelbert Doisy|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
*[[Dave Dombrowski]], MLB executive
*[[Jim Donahue]], 19th Century baseball player
*[[Jim Donahue]], 19th Century baseball player
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*[[Jim Edgar]], secretary of state and 1991–99 [[Governor of Illinois]]
*[[Jim Edgar]], secretary of state and 1991–99 [[Governor of Illinois]]
*[[John Edgar (politician)|John Edgar]], naval commander, land baron, politician (born in Ireland)
*[[John Edgar (politician)|John Edgar]], naval commander, land baron, politician (born in Ireland)
*[[Booker Edgerson]], football cornerback (born in Arkansas)
*[[Robert W. Edgren]], cartoonist, 1904 Olympic athlete
*[[Robert W. Edgren]], cartoonist, 1904 Olympic athlete
*[[Benjamin S. Edwards]], 19th Century lawyer and politician
*[[Benjamin S. Edwards]], 19th Century lawyer and politician
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*[[Cassidy Freeman]], actress, musician, ''[[Smallville]]'', ''[[Longmire (TV series)|Longmire]]''
*[[Cassidy Freeman]], actress, musician, ''[[Smallville]]'', ''[[Longmire (TV series)|Longmire]]''
*[[Charles E. Freeman]], judge, [[Supreme Court of Illinois]] 1990-2018 (born in Virginia)
*[[Charles E. Freeman]], judge, [[Supreme Court of Illinois]] 1990-2018 (born in Virginia)
*[[Donnie Freeman]], pro basketball player 1967-76
*[[Donnie Freeman (basketball, born 1944)|Donnie Freeman]], pro basketball player 1967-76
*[[Kathleen Freeman]], actress, ''[[The Blues Brothers (film)|The Blues Brothers]]'', ''[[The Nutty Professor (1963 film)|The Nutty Professor]]'', ''[[North to Alaska]]'', ''[[Blues Brothers 2000]]''
*[[Kathleen Freeman]], actress, ''[[The Blues Brothers (film)|The Blues Brothers]]'', ''[[The Nutty Professor (1963 film)|The Nutty Professor]]'', ''[[North to Alaska]]'', ''[[Blues Brothers 2000]]''
*[[Marvin Freeman]], MLB pitcher 1986–96
*[[Marvin Freeman]], MLB pitcher 1986–96
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*[[Jim Gibbons (American football)|Jim Gibbons]], tight end for [[Detroit Lions]] 1958–68
*[[Jim Gibbons (American football)|Jim Gibbons]], tight end for [[Detroit Lions]] 1958–68
*[[Marla Gibbs]], actress, ''[[The Jeffersons]]'', ''[[227 (TV series)|227]]'', ''[[The Hughleys]]''
*[[Marla Gibbs]], actress, ''[[The Jeffersons]]'', ''[[227 (TV series)|227]]'', ''[[The Hughleys]]''
*[[Charles Gibson]], television journalist and personality, [[ABC News]] and ''[[Good Morning, America]]''
*[[Charles Gibson]], television journalist and personality, [[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] and ''[[Good Morning, America]]''
*[[Diana Gibson]], actress, ''[[Adventure's End]]'', ''[[Behind the Headlines (1937 film)|Behind the Headlines]]''
*[[Diana Gibson]], actress, ''[[Adventure's End]]'', ''[[Behind the Headlines (1937 film)|Behind the Headlines]]''
*[[Norwood Gibson]], MLB pitcher 1903–06
*[[Norwood Gibson]], MLB pitcher 1903–06
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*[[Joe Girardi]], MLB catcher 1989-2003, manager, four World Series championships with [[New York Yankees]]
*[[Joe Girardi]], MLB catcher 1989-2003, manager, four World Series championships with [[New York Yankees]]
*[[Adele Givens]], actress, ''[[The Hughleys]]'', ''[[The Queens of Comedy|Queens of Comedy]]''
*[[Adele Givens]], actress, ''[[The Hughleys]]'', ''[[The Queens of Comedy|Queens of Comedy]]''
*[[Graham Glasgow]], NFL offensive lineman
*[[Ryan Glasgow]], NFL defensive lineman 2017-20
*[[Henry P. Glass]], architect, [[School of the Art Institute of Chicago|Art Institute]] professor
*[[Henry P. Glass]], architect, [[School of the Art Institute of Chicago|Art Institute]] professor
*[[Stephen Glass (reporter)|Stephen Glass]], journalist for ''[[The New Republic]]'' fired for fraud
*[[Stephen Glass (reporter)|Stephen Glass]], journalist for ''[[The New Republic]]'' fired for fraud
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*[[Grant Golden (tennis)|Grant Golden]], tennis player
*[[Grant Golden (tennis)|Grant Golden]], tennis player
*[[Jack Golden]], NFL linebacker 2000–03
*[[Jack Golden]], NFL linebacker 2000–03
*[[James Goldman]], playwright and screenwriter, ''[[The Lion in Winter (1968 film)|The Lion in Winter]]'', ''[[Nicholas and Alexandra]]'', ''[[Robin and Marian]]''
*[[James Goldman]], playwright, Oscar-winning screenwriter, ''[[The Lion in Winter (1968 film)|The Lion in Winter]]'', ''[[Nicholas and Alexandra]]'', ''[[Robin and Marian]]''
*[[Ronald Goldman]], murder victim in [[O. J. Simpson]] trial
*[[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 (film)|All the President's Men]]'', ''[[The Princess Bride (novel)|The Princess Bride]]''
*[[William Goldman]], author, Oscar-winning screenwriter, ''[[Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid]]'', ''[[All the President's Men (film)|All the President's Men]]'', ''[[The Princess Bride (novel)|The Princess Bride]]''
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*[[Frank Hamilton (musician)|Frank Hamilton]], singer with [[The Weavers]]
*[[Frank Hamilton (musician)|Frank Hamilton]], singer with [[The Weavers]]
*[[John B. Hamilton]], U.S. Surgeon General 1879–91
*[[John B. Hamilton]], U.S. Surgeon General 1879–91
*[[John Marshall Hamilton]], [[Governor of Illinois]] 1883–85 (born in Ohio)
*[[John Marshall Hamilton]], attorney, [[Governor of Illinois]] 1883–85 (born in Ohio)
*[[Todd Hamilton]], pro golfer, winner of 2004 [[The Open Championship|British Open]]
*[[Todd Hamilton]], pro golfer, winner of 2004 [[The Open Championship|British Open]]
*[[Penny Hammel]], pro golfer, winner of 1983 [[NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championships|NCAA championship]]
*[[Penny Hammel]], pro golfer, winner of 1983 [[NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championships|NCAA championship]]
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*[[Moira Harris]], actress, ''[[One More Saturday Night (film)|One More Saturday Night]]'', ''[[Breakdown (1997 film)|Breakdown]]'', wife of [[Gary Sinise]]
*[[Moira Harris]], actress, ''[[One More Saturday Night (film)|One More Saturday Night]]'', ''[[Breakdown (1997 film)|Breakdown]]'', wife of [[Gary Sinise]]
*[[Napoleon Harris]], linebacker in [[National Football League|NFL]], member of [[Illinois Senate]]
*[[Napoleon Harris]], linebacker in [[National Football League|NFL]], member of [[Illinois Senate]]
*[[Patricia Roberts Harris]], Cabinet member of President [[Jimmy Carter]]
*[[Patricia Roberts Harris]], diplomat, Cabinet member of President [[Jimmy Carter]]
*[[Paul P. Harris]], founder of [[Rotary International]] (born in Wisconsin)
*[[Paul P. Harris]], founder of [[Rotary International]] (born in Wisconsin)
*[[Robin Harris (comedian)|Robin Harris]], comedian and actor, ''[[House Party (film)|House Party]]'', ''[[Do the Right Thing]]''
*[[Robin Harris (comedian)|Robin Harris]], comedian and actor, ''[[House Party (film)|House Party]]'', ''[[Do the Right Thing]]''
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*[[Karen Hasara]], politician (Republican), first female mayor of [[Springfield, Illinois|Springfield]]
*[[Karen Hasara]], politician (Republican), first female mayor of [[Springfield, Illinois|Springfield]]
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*[[Brent Hawkins]], pro football player 2006–13
*[[Brent Hawkins]], pro football player 2006–13
*[[Coleman Hawkins]], saxophonist (born in Missouri)
*[[Coleman Hawkins]], saxophonist (born in Missouri)
*[[Fred Hawkins (golfer)|Fred Hawkins]], golfer, co-runnerup in [[1958 Masters Tournament|1958 Masters]]
*[[Fred Hawkins (golfer)|Fred Hawkins]], golfer, co-runner-up in [[1958 Masters Tournament|1958 Masters]]
*[[Hersey Hawkins]], guard for five [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] teams
*[[Hersey Hawkins]], guard for five [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] teams
*[[LaRoyce Hawkins]], actor, ''[[Chicago P.D. (TV series)|Chicago P.D.]]''
*[[LaRoyce Hawkins]], actor, ''[[Chicago P.D. (TV series)|Chicago P.D.]]''
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*[[Reginald Hudlin]], film director, producer, ''[[The Great White Hype]]'', ''[[Django Unchained]]''
*[[Reginald Hudlin]], film director, producer, ''[[The Great White Hype]]'', ''[[Django Unchained]]''
*[[Warrington Hudlin]], film director, producer, ''[[House Party (film)|House Party]]'', ''[[Boomerang (1992 film)|Boomerang]]''
*[[Warrington Hudlin]], film director, producer, ''[[House Party (film)|House Party]]'', ''[[Boomerang (1992 film)|Boomerang]]''
*[[Jennifer Hudson]], [[Grammy Awards|Grammy]]-winning R&B singer, [[Academy Award|Oscar]]-winning actress, ''[[Dreamgirls (film)|Dreamgirls]]''
*[[Jennifer Hudson]], TV personality, [[Grammy Awards|Grammy]]-winning R&B singer, [[Academy Award|Oscar]]-winning actress, ''[[Dreamgirls (film)|Dreamgirls]]''
*[[Michael Hudson (economist)|Michael Hudson]], economist
*[[Michael Hudson (economist)|Michael Hudson]], economist
*[[Otis Hudson]], NFL lineman 2010–14
*[[Otis Hudson]], NFL lineman 2010–14
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*[[Morton D. Hull]], lawyer, U.S. Representative 1923–33
*[[Morton D. Hull]], lawyer, U.S. Representative 1923–33
*[[William E. Hull]], postmaster of [[Peoria, Illinois|Peoria]], U.S. Representative 1923–33
*[[William E. Hull]], postmaster of [[Peoria, Illinois|Peoria]], U.S. Representative 1923–33
*[[Robert Leo Hulseman]], president of [[Solo Cup Company]]
*[[Randy Hultgren]], U.S. Representative 2011-19
*[[Randy Hultgren]], U.S. Representative 2011-19
*[[Edward Hume]], TV writer, ''[[The Day After]]''
*[[Edward Hume]], TV writer, ''[[The Day After]]''
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[[File:Lapkus.JPG|thumb|150px|[[Lauren Lapkus]]]]
[[File:Lapkus.JPG|thumb|150px|[[Lauren Lapkus]]]]
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*[[Walter B. LaBerge|Walter LaBerge]], Under Secretary of Army, Air Force, NATO
*[[Walter B. LaBerge]], Under Secretary of Army, Air Force, NATO
*[[Ben LaBolt]], political advisor, [[White House Communications Director]]
*[[Ben LaBolt]], political advisor, [[White House Communications Director]]
*[[Harry Lachman]], film director, ''[[Dante's Inferno (1935 film)|Dante's Inferno]]'', ''[[Our Relations]]''
*[[Harry Lachman]], film director, ''[[Dante's Inferno (1935 film)|Dante's Inferno]]'', ''[[Our Relations]]''
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*[[James Nobel Landis|James Landis]], noted [[Power engineering|power engineer]]
*[[James Nobel Landis|James Landis]], noted [[Power engineering|power engineer]]
*[[Jessie Royce Landis]], actress, ''[[North by Northwest]]'', ''[[To Catch a Thief (film)|To Catch a Thief]]''
*[[Jessie Royce Landis]], actress, ''[[North by Northwest]]'', ''[[To Catch a Thief (film)|To Catch a Thief]]''
*[[John Landis]], film director, ''[[National Lampoon's Animal House|Animal House]]'', ''[[The Blues Brothers (film)|The Blues Brothers]]'', ''[[Trading Places]]'', ''[[Michael Jackson's Thriller (music video)|Michael Jackson's Thriller]]''
*[[John Landis]], film director, ''[[Animal House]]'', ''[[The Blues Brothers (film)|The Blues Brothers]]'', ''[[Trading Places]]'', ''[[Michael Jackson's Thriller (music video)|Michael Jackson's Thriller]]''
*[[Kenesaw Mountain Landis]], judge, baseball commissioner, banned eight [[1919 Chicago White Sox|Black Sox]] (born in Ohio)
*[[Kenesaw Mountain Landis]], judge, baseball commissioner, banned eight [[1919 Chicago White Sox|Black Sox]] (born in Ohio)
*[[Reed G. Landis]], combat pilot, son of [[Kenesaw Mountain Landis|Judge Landis]]
*[[Reed G. Landis]], combat pilot, son of [[Kenesaw Mountain Landis|Judge Landis]]
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*[[Sherry Lansing]], actress and CEO of [[Paramount Pictures]]
*[[Sherry Lansing]], actress and CEO of [[Paramount Pictures]]
*[[Lauren Lapkus]], actress, ''[[Orange Is the New Black]]'', ''[[Are You There, Chelsea?]]'', ''[[Clipped (TV series)|Clipped]]'', ''[[Jurassic World]]''
*[[Lauren Lapkus]], actress, ''[[Orange Is the New Black]]'', ''[[Are You There, Chelsea?]]'', ''[[Clipped (TV series)|Clipped]]'', ''[[Jurassic World]]''
*[[Alison LaPlaca]], actress, ''[[Open House (1989 TV series)|Open House]]'', ''[[Madhouse (1990 film)|Madhouse]]''
*[[Alison La Placa]], actress, ''[[Duet (TV series)|Duet]]'', ''[[Open House (1989 TV series)|Open House]]'', ''[[Madhouse (1990 film)|Madhouse]]''
*[[Angelo J. LaPietra]], mobster with [[Chicago Outfit]]
*[[Angelo J. LaPietra]], mobster with [[Chicago Outfit]]
*[[John Lardner (sports writer)|John Lardner]], war correspondent, New York sportswriter
*[[John Lardner (sports writer)|John Lardner]], war correspondent, New York sportswriter
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*[[Mike Lebovitz]], stand-up comedian
*[[Mike Lebovitz]], stand-up comedian
*[[Pepi Lederer]], silent-film actress
*[[Pepi Lederer]], silent-film actress
*[[Ang Lee]], Oscar-winning director, [[University of Illinois|Illinois]] alumnus (born in Taiwan)
*[[Ang Lee]], Oscar-winning director, [[University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign|Illinois]] alumnus (born in Taiwan)
*[[Doug Lee (basketball)|Doug Lee]], NBA player 1991–95
*[[Doug Lee (basketball)|Doug Lee]], NBA player 1991–95
*[[Mary Lee (actress)|Mary Lee]], actress, ''[[Cowboy and the Senorita]]'', ''[[South of the Border (1939 film)|South of the Border]]''
*[[Mary Lee (actress)|Mary Lee]], actress, ''[[Cowboy and the Senorita]]'', ''[[South of the Border (1939 film)|South of the Border]]''
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*[[Mark Leiter]], pitcher for eight [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] teams
*[[Mark Leiter]], pitcher for eight [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] teams
*[[Charles LeMaire]], Oscar-winning costume designer
*[[Charles LeMaire]], Oscar-winning costume designer
*[[John D. LeMay|John LeMay]], actor, ''[[Friday the 13th: The Series]]'' (born in Minnesota)
*[[John D. LeMay]], actor, ''[[Friday the 13th: The Series]]'' (born in Minnesota)
*[[Walt Lemon Jr.]], American player in [[Israel Basketball Premier League]]
*[[Walt Lemon Jr.]], American player in [[Israel Basketball Premier League]]
*[[Don Lenhardt]], player for four [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] teams
*[[Don Lenhardt]], player for four [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] teams
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*[[Tracy Letts]], Tony-winning actor, playwright, screenwriter, ''[[August: Osage County]]'' (born in Oklahoma)
*[[Tracy Letts]], Tony-winning actor, playwright, screenwriter, ''[[August: Osage County]]'' (born in Oklahoma)
*[[Brian Levant]], film director, ''[[The Flintstones (film)|The Flintstones]]'', ''[[Beethoven (film)|Beethoven]]'', ''[[Snow Dogs]]'', ''[[Are We There Yet? (film)|Are We There Yet?]]''
*[[Brian Levant]], film director, ''[[The Flintstones (film)|The Flintstones]]'', ''[[Beethoven (film)|Beethoven]]'', ''[[Snow Dogs]]'', ''[[Are We There Yet? (film)|Are We There Yet?]]''
*[[Max Levchin]], co-founder of [[PayPal]] and [[Yelp, Inc.|Yelp]] (born in Ukraine)
*[[Max Levchin]], co-founder of [[PayPal]] and [[Yelp]] (born in Ukraine)
*[[Mel Leven]], songwriter
*[[Mel Leven]], songwriter
*[[Edward H. Levi]], president of [[University of Chicago]] 1968-75, [[United States Attorney General|U.S. Attorney General]] 1975–77
*[[Edward H. Levi]], president of [[University of Chicago]] 1968-75, [[United States Attorney General|U.S. Attorney General]] 1975–77
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*[[Arlene Limas]], world and Olympic champion in [[taekwondo]]
*[[Arlene Limas]], world and Olympic champion in [[taekwondo]]
*[[Abbey Lincoln]], singer and actress
*[[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]], 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
*Abraham Lincoln II, grandson of Abraham Lincoln
*[[Jessie Harlan Lincoln]], granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln
*[[Jessie Harlan Lincoln]], granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln
*[[Mamie Lincoln]], granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln
*[[Mamie Lincoln]], granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln
*[[Mary Todd Lincoln]], Abe Lincoln's wife (born in Kentucky, died in Illinois)
*[[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]], Abe Lincoln's son
*[[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 Abe Lincoln, died at 18
*[[Tad Lincoln]], youngest son of Abraham Lincoln, died at 18
*[[Thomas Lincoln]], father of Abe Lincoln, lived in Illinois 1831–51 (born in Virginia)
*[[Thomas Lincoln]], father of Abraham Lincoln, lived in Illinois 1831–51 (born in Virginia)
*[[Katie Lind]], pro soccer player
*[[Katie Lind]], pro soccer player
*[[Mike Lind]], NFL and [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]] fullback
*[[Mike Lind]], NFL and [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]] fullback
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*[[John Alexander Logan Jr.]], Medal of Honor winner, killed in combat
*[[John Alexander Logan Jr.]], Medal of Honor winner, killed in combat
*[[John Logan (writer)|John Logan]], screenwriter, ''[[Gladiator (2000 film)|Gladiator]]'', ''[[The Aviator (2004 film)|The Aviator]]'', ''[[Skyfall]]'' (born in California)
*[[John Logan (writer)|John Logan]], screenwriter, ''[[Gladiator (2000 film)|Gladiator]]'', ''[[The Aviator (2004 film)|The Aviator]]'', ''[[Skyfall]]'' (born in California)
*[[Stephen T. Logan]], law partner of [[Abe Lincoln]]
*[[Stephen T. Logan]], law partner of Abraham Lincoln
*[[Gary Loizzo]], musician with [[The American Breed]]
*[[Gary Loizzo]], musician with [[The American Breed]]
*[[Joseph Lombardo]], organized crime figure
*[[Joseph Lombardo]], organized crime figure
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*[[Horatio G. Loomis]], a founder of [[Chicago Board of Trade]] (born in Vermont)
*[[Horatio G. Loomis]], a founder of [[Chicago Board of Trade]] (born in Vermont)
*[[John Patrick Looney]], gangster from [[Rock Island, Illinois|Rock Island]], inspired character in ''[[Road to Perdition (comics)|Road to Perdition]]''
*[[John Patrick Looney]], gangster from [[Rock Island, Illinois|Rock Island]], inspired character in ''[[Road to Perdition (comics)|Road to Perdition]]''
*[[Al Lopez]], manager of [[Chicago White Sox|White Sox]] 1950s, '60s (born in Florida)
*[[Al Lopez]], manager of [[Chicago White Sox|White Sox]] 1950s, 1960s (born in Florida)
*[[Ramón E. López]], space physicist
*[[Ramón E. López]], space physicist
*[[Robert Lord (screenwriter)|Robert Lord]], Oscar-winning screenwriter
*[[Robert Lord (screenwriter)|Robert Lord]], Oscar-winning screenwriter
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*[[Rob Mackowiak]], outfielder for [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] and [[Chicago White Sox|White Sox]]
*[[Rob Mackowiak]], outfielder for [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] and [[Chicago White Sox|White Sox]]
*[[Archibald MacLeish]], poet and writer, three-time [[Pulitzer Prize]] winner
*[[Archibald MacLeish]], poet and writer, three-time [[Pulitzer Prize]] winner
*[[Fred MacMurray]], actor, ''[[My Three Sons]]'', ''[[Double Indemnity]]'', ''[[The Caine Mutiny (film)|The Caine Mutiny]]'', ''[[The Absent-Minded Professor]]'', ''[[The Apartment]]''
*[[Fred MacMurray]], actor, ''[[My Three Sons]]'', ''[[Double Indemnity]]'', ''[[The Caine Mutiny (1954 film)|The Caine Mutiny]]'', ''[[The Absent-Minded Professor]]'', ''[[The Apartment]]''
*[[Tress MacNeille]], voice actress, ''[[The Simpsons]]'', ''[[Futurama]]'', ''[[Animaniacs]]'' (born in California)
*[[Tress MacNeille]], voice actress, ''[[The Simpsons]]'', ''[[Futurama]]'', ''[[Animaniacs]]'' (born in California)
*[[Bart Macomber]], halfback for [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|Illinois]] 1914–15 national champions
*[[Bart Macomber]], halfback for [[Illinois Fighting Illini football|Illinois]] 1914–15 national champions
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*[[Lee Moran]], actor, director, screenwriter
*[[Lee Moran]], actor, director, screenwriter
*[[Polly Moran]], actress, ''[[Caught Short]]'', ''[[Alice in Wonderland (1933 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]''
*[[Polly Moran]], actress, ''[[Caught Short]]'', ''[[Alice in Wonderland (1933 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]''
*[[Terry Moran]], correspondent for [[ABC News]]
*[[Terry Moran]], correspondent for [[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]]
*[[Tom Morello]], guitarist for [[Rage Against the Machine]]
*[[Tom Morello]], guitarist for [[Rage Against the Machine]]
*[[Anna Morgan (teacher)|Anna Morgan]], drama teacher (born in New York)
*[[Anna Morgan (teacher)|Anna Morgan]], drama teacher (born in New York)
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*[[David Morrison (astrophysicist)|David Morrison]], astrophysicist
*[[David Morrison (astrophysicist)|David Morrison]], astrophysicist
*[[James L. D. Morrison]], Mexican War officer, U.S. Representative 1856–57
*[[James L. D. Morrison]], Mexican War officer, U.S. Representative 1856–57
*[[Jennifer Morrison]], actress, model, ''[[House (TV series)|House]]'', ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'', ''[[Star Trek (film)|Star Trek]]'', ''[[Once Upon a Time (TV series)|Once Upon a Time]]''
*[[Jennifer Morrison]], actress, model, ''[[House (TV series)|House]]'', ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'', ''[[Star Trek (2009 film)|Star Trek]]'', ''[[Once Upon a Time (TV series)|Once Upon a Time]]''
*[[Karen Morrison-Comstock]], 1974 [[Miss USA]]
*[[Karen Morrison-Comstock]], 1974 [[Miss USA]]
*[[William Ralls Morrison]], Civil War officer, U.S. Representative
*[[William Ralls Morrison]], Civil War officer, U.S. Representative
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*[[Joy Morton]], founder of [[Morton Salt]] company and [[Morton Arboretum]]
*[[Joy Morton]], founder of [[Morton Salt]] company and [[Morton Arboretum]]
*[[Lorraine H. Morton]], first African-American mayor of [[Evanston, Illinois|Evanston]]
*[[Lorraine H. Morton]], first African-American mayor of [[Evanston, Illinois|Evanston]]
*[[John Mosca]], restaurateur in [[Louisiana]]
*[[John Mosca (restaurateur)|John Mosca]], restaurateur in [[Louisiana]]
*[[Margaret Moser]], music journalist
*[[Margaret Moser]], music journalist
*[[Porter Moser]], basketball coach, [[Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball|Illinois State]], [[Loyola Ramblers men's basketball|Loyola]], [[Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball|Oklahoma]]
*[[Porter Moser]], basketball coach, [[Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball|Illinois State]], [[Loyola Ramblers men's basketball|Loyola]], [[Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball|Oklahoma]]
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*[[Ray Nance]], trumpeter
*[[Ray Nance]], trumpeter
*[[Joseph Naper]], shipbuilder, first village president of [[Naperville, Illinois|Naperville]]
*[[Joseph Naper]], shipbuilder, first village president of [[Naperville, Illinois|Naperville]]
*[[Bob Nardella]], hockey player, coach of [[Chicago Wolves]]
*[[Robert Nardelli]], CEO, [[Chrysler]], [[The Home Depot|Home Depot]] (born in Pennsylvania)
*[[Robert Nardelli]], CEO, [[Chrysler]], [[The Home Depot|Home Depot]] (born in Pennsylvania)
*[[Charles W. Nash]], automobile entrepreneur, created [[Nash Motors]]
*[[Charles W. Nash]], automobile entrepreneur, created [[Nash Motors]]
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*[[Janet Pilgrim (model)|Janet Pilgrim]], model, three-time [[Playboy]] centerfold
*[[Janet Pilgrim (model)|Janet Pilgrim]], model, three-time [[Playboy]] centerfold
*[[Andy Pilney]], football coach, [[Tulane Green Wave football|Tulane]] 1954–61 (born in Kansas)
*[[Andy Pilney]], football coach, [[Tulane Green Wave football|Tulane]] 1954–61 (born in Kansas)
*[[Steve Pink]], writer, director, ''[[Accepted]]'', ''[[Hot Tub Time Machine]]''
*[[Steve Pink]], writer, director, ''[[Accepted (film)|Accepted]]'', ''[[Hot Tub Time Machine]]''
*[[Allan Pinkerton]], detective, founder of [[Pinkerton National Detective Agency|Pinkerton's]] agency
*[[Allan Pinkerton]], detective, founder of [[Pinkerton National Detective Agency|Pinkerton's]] agency
*[[Tonya Pinkins]], Tony Award-winning actress, ''[[Jelly's Last Jam]]'', ''[[Fading Gigolo]]'', ''[[All My Children]]''
*[[Tonya Pinkins]], Tony Award-winning actress, ''[[Jelly's Last Jam]]'', ''[[Fading Gigolo]]'', ''[[All My Children]]''
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*[[John Porter (Illinois politician)|John Porter]], U.S. Representative 1980–2001
*[[John Porter (Illinois politician)|John Porter]], U.S. Representative 1980–2001
*[[H.V. Porter]], coach, coined term "[[NCAA Basketball series|March Madness]]"
*[[H.V. Porter]], coach, coined term "[[NCAA Basketball series|March Madness]]"
*[[Kevin Porter (basketball)|Kevin Porter]], guard for three [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] teams, four-time league assist leader
*[[Kevin Porter (basketball, born 1950)|Kevin Porter]], guard for three [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] teams, four-time league assist leader
*[[Glenn Poshard]], U.S. Representative, [[Southern Illinois University]] president
*[[Glenn Poshard]], U.S. Representative, [[Southern Illinois University]] president
*[[Michael Posner (lawyer)|Michael Posner]], attorney, human rights advocate, Assistant Secretary of State under [[Barack Obama]]
*[[Michael Posner (lawyer)|Michael Posner]], attorney, human rights advocate, Assistant Secretary of State under [[Barack Obama]]
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*[[Pat Quinn (politician)|Pat Quinn]], politician (Democrat), attorney, state treasurer, [[Governor of Illinois]] 2009–14
*[[Pat Quinn (politician)|Pat Quinn]], politician (Democrat), attorney, state treasurer, [[Governor of Illinois]] 2009–14
*[[Shabba Doo|Adolfo "Shabba Doo" Quiñones]], actor, dancer, choreographer
*[[Shabba Doo|Adolfo "Shabba Doo" Quiñones]], actor, dancer, choreographer
*[[Rachel Quon]], pro soccer player (born in California)
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*[[Kelsey Robinson]], indoor volleyball player
*[[Kelsey Robinson]], indoor volleyball player
*[[Marian Shields Robinson]], mother-in-law of President [[Barack Obama]]
*[[Marian Shields Robinson]], mother-in-law of President [[Barack Obama]]
*[[Robin Robinson]], Chicago television journalist
*[[Will Robinson (basketball)|Will Robinson]], basketball coach for [[Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball|Illinois State]], first African-American head coach at Division I school (born in North Carolina)
*[[Will Robinson (basketball)|Will Robinson]], basketball coach for [[Illinois State Redbirds men's basketball|Illinois State]], first African-American head coach at Division I school (born in North Carolina)
*[[Bill Robinzine]], [[DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball|DePaul]] and pro basketball player
*[[Bill Robinzine]], [[DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball|DePaul]] and pro basketball player
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*[[Charlotte Ross]], actress, ''[[NYPD Blue]]'', ''[[Beggars and Choosers (TV series)|Beggars and Choosers]]''
*[[Charlotte Ross]], actress, ''[[NYPD Blue]]'', ''[[Beggars and Choosers (TV series)|Beggars and Choosers]]''
*[[Leonard Fulton Ross]], Civil War general
*[[Leonard Fulton Ross]], Civil War general
*[[Lewis W. Ross]], lawyer, Mexican–American War officer, U.S. Representative (born in New York)
*[[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, Illinois|Lewistown]] and [[Havana, Illinois|Havana]] (born in New York)
*[[Ossian M. Ross]], farmer, War of 1812 officer, founder of [[Lewistown, Illinois|Lewistown]] and [[Havana, Illinois|Havana]] (born in New York)
*[[Ricco Ross]], actor, ''[[Westbeach]]''
*[[Ricco Ross]], actor, ''[[Westbeach]]''
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'''Ste–Stn'''
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*[[Jack Steadman]], president, general manager of NFL's [[Kansas City Chiefs]] 1960-89
*[[Jack Steadman (American football executive)|Jack Steadman]], president, general manager of NFL's [[Kansas City Chiefs]] 1960-89
*[[Steamboat Willie (musician)|Steamboat Willie]], Dixieland jazz musician
*[[Steamboat Willie (musician)|Steamboat Willie]], Dixieland jazz musician
*[[Myrtle Stedman]], singer and actress
*[[Myrtle Stedman]], singer and actress
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*[[Kevin Streelman]], pro golfer
*[[Kevin Streelman]], pro golfer
*[[Tai Streets]], [[Michigan Wolverines|Michigan]] football and basketball player, [[San Francisco 49ers]] wide receiver
*[[Tai Streets]], [[Michigan Wolverines|Michigan]] football and basketball player, [[San Francisco 49ers]] wide receiver
*[[Chris Streveler]], quarterback of 2019 [[107th Grey Cup|CFL]] champion [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]]
*[[Steve Stricker]], pro golfer, [[University of Illinois]] player (born in Wisconsin)
*[[Steve Stricker]], pro golfer, [[University of Illinois]] player (born in Wisconsin)
*[[Lee Strobel]], Christian [[Apologetics|apologetic]] author
*[[Lee Strobel]], Christian [[Apologetics|apologetic]] author
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*[[George Bell Swift]], two-term [[Mayor of Chicago]] (born in Ohio)
*[[George Bell Swift]], two-term [[Mayor of Chicago]] (born in Ohio)
*[[Gustavus Franklin Swift]], [[Meat packing industry|meat-packing]] entrepreneur, founder of [[Swift & Co.]] (born in Massachusetts)
*[[Gustavus Franklin Swift]], [[Meat packing industry|meat-packing]] entrepreneur, founder of [[Swift & Co.]] (born in Massachusetts)
*[[Emerson Swinford]], musician
*Emerson Swinford, musician
*[[Bob Swisher]], running back for [[Chicago Bears]] 1938–41
*[[Bob Swisher]], running back for [[Chicago Bears]] 1938–41
*[[Ann Swisshelm]], 2014 Olympian in [[curling]]
*[[Ann Swisshelm]], 2014 Olympian in [[curling]]
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*[[Gus Tebell]], football coach, [[North Carolina State Wolfpack football|NC State]], [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]]
*[[Gus Tebell]], football coach, [[North Carolina State Wolfpack football|NC State]], [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]]
*[[Barbara Ann Teer]], founder of [[National Black Theatre]]
*[[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 [[St. Louis Rams|Rams]] and [[Arizona Cardinals|Cardinals]]
*[[Len Teeuws]], lineman for NFL's [[St. Louis Rams|Rams]] and [[Arizona Cardinals|Cardinals]]
*[[Rick Telander]], sportswriter for [[Sports Illustrated]] and [[Chicago Sun-Times]]
*[[Rick Telander]], sportswriter for [[Sports Illustrated]] and [[Chicago Sun-Times]]

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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.

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Aa–Ag

Ah–Am

Mike Alstott

An–Ar

Gillian Anderson
Ann-Margret

As–Az

John Ashcroft

B

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Ba–Bd

Adam Baldwin
Ike Barinholtz

Be–Bg

Jennifer Beals
Chloe Bennet

Bh–Bm

Bn–Bo

Alex Borstein
Lou Boudreau

Br–Bt

Lorenzo Brown
Mike Brown
Shannon Brown

Bu–Bz

Dick Butkus

C

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Ca–Cd

Sarah Wayne Callies
Danielle Campbell
Al Capone

Ce–Ch

Eugene Cernan
Anna Chlumsky

Ci–Cn

Hillary Clinton

Coa–Com

Gary Cole

Con–Coz

Robert Conrad

Cr–Cz

Cindy Crawford
John Cusack

D

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Da–Dd

Owen Daniels
Miles Davis

De–Dh

Bruce Dern
Susan Dey

Di–Dn

Walt Disney

Do–Dt

Du–Dz

Michael Clarke Duncan
Robert Hugo Dunlap

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Ea–Em

En–Ez

F

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Fa–Fh

Fi–Fn

Bobby Fischer
Calista Flockhart

Fo–Fp

Harrison Ford

Fr–Fz

Cassidy Freeman

G

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Ga–Gd

Aimee Garcia
Merrick Garland
Kevin Garnett

Ge–Gm

Jami Gertz

Go–Gq

Arthur Goldberg

Gra–Grd

Otto Graham
Ulysses S. Grant

Gre–Grz

Shawn Green

Gs–Gz

H

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Haa–Ham

Gene Hackman
Kathryn Hahn

Han–Har

Daryl Hannah
Justin Hartley

Has–Haz

He–Hh

Hugh Hefner
Rickey Henderson
Charlton Heston

Hi–Hn

Joan Higginbotham

Ho–Ht

William Holden
Ralph Horween

Hu–Hz

Jennifer Hudson
Matt Hughes

I

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Andre Iguodala

J

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Ja–Jn

Richard Jenkins

Jo–Jz

Jake Johnson

K

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Ka–Kg

Megyn Kelly

Kh–Kn

Chaka Khan
Jason Kipnis

Ko–Kz

Ray Kroc

L

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La–Ld

Amy Landecker
Matteo Lane
Lauren Lapkus

Le–Lh

Natasha Leggero

Li–Ln

Abraham Lincoln


Lo–Lp

Lq–Lz

Ludacris

M

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Maa–Mag

Bernie Mac
Virginia Madsen

Mah–Maq

David Mamet

Mar–Mas

Mat–Maz

Mca–Mcd

Melissa McCarthy
Frances McDormand

Mce–Mcz

Elizabeth McGovern
Donovan McNabb

Md–Mh

Laurie Metcalf
Seth Meyers

Mi–Mn

George Mikan

Mo–Mt

Jennifer Morrison
Mr. T

Mu–Mz

Bill Murray

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Na–Nn

Marisol Nichols
Ray Nitschke

No–Nz

Christopher Nolan

O

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Oa–Ok

Bob Odenkirk
Nick Offerman
Barack Obama

Ol–Oz

P

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Pa–Pd

Keke Palmer
Mandy Patinkin
Danica Patrick

Pe–Pg

Michael Peña

Ph–Pn

Busy Philipps

Po–Pz

Richard Pryor
Kirby Puckett

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Aidan Quinn

R

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Ra–Rd

Harold Ramis

Re–Rh

Ronald Reagan
John C. Reilly

Ri–Rn

Denise Richards
Salli Richardson

Ro–Rt

Gina Rodriguez
Derrick Rose
Barney Ross
Charlotte Ross

Ru–Rz

Gail Russell

S

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Sa–Sb

Carl Sandburg
Fred Savage

Sc–Sg

Jon Scheyer

Sh

Kiernan Shipka

Si–Sk

Gary Sinise

Sl–Sn

Brian Snitker

So–Ss

Jonathan Spector

Sta–Std

Ste–Stn

Sto–Stz

James Stockdale

Su–Sz

T

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Ta–Tg

Lili Taylor

Th–Tn

Jim Thome

To–Tq

Nicholle Tom

Tr–Tz

Robin Tunney
Michael Turner

U

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V

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Vince Vaughn
Nadine Velazquez

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Waa–Wam

The Wachowskis
Dwyane Wade
Chris Wallace

Wan–Waz

James Watson

Wb–Wg

Raquel Welch

Wh

Betty White

Wi

Robin Williams

Wj–Wz

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Z

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Robert Zemeckis
Ben Zobrist

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Montana-of-300

Montana of 300, rapper

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References

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  1. ^ Willard 1893: 2, 3 
  2. ^ Fox, Margalit (2018). "Margaret Abbott: The first American woman to win an Olympic championship". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 7, 2019. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  3. ^ "Abbott-Sengstacke Family Papers". Chicago Public Library. Biographical Note. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  4. ^ Abel, Jessica (June 25, 2006). "Last Comic Standing". Why I Write. The Examiner (Interview). Vol. CXLII, no. 11. Interviewed by Jeffrey M. Anderson. San Francisco, California. p. 23. Archived from the original on January 1, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Staff (July 5, 1977). "Gertrude Abercrombie, 68, leading Chicago artist, dies". Metropolitan. Chicago Tribune (Obituary). Vol. 131, no. 186 (Final ed.). p. 9. Archived from the original on January 1, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
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  8. ^ Pascual, Psyche (May 28, 1992). "Tony Accardo; Reputed Chicago Mob Boss". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  9. ^ Leszczak 2015, p. 1.
  10. ^ Ron Acks Archived January 9, 2020, at the Wayback Machine. pro-football-reference.com _____ Smith, Isaac (April 25, 2019). "'He's an icon.' Friends and family remember former Carbondale football coach Frank Bleyer". The Southern Illinoisan. Carbondale, Illinois: Lee Enterprises. Archived from the original on January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2020. _____ "Ron Acks College Stats". College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
  11. ^ Sužiedélis 2011, pp. 38–9.
  12. ^ "Berle Adams dies at 92; co-founder of Mercury Records and an MCA executive". Obituaries. Los Angeles Times. August 29, 2009. Archived from the original on December 25, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  13. ^ "Franklin P. Adams, Columnist, Radio Panelist, Dies at 78". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Vol. 262, no. 84 (City ed.). Triangle Publications. Associated Press. March 24, 1960. p. 32. Archived from the original on January 4, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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  15. ^ "Katrina Adams". ITA Women's Hall of Fame. College of William and Mary. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  16. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 23, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  17. ^ Trueblood, Mary Esther (1904). "Cora Agnes Benneson". In Howe, Julia Ward (ed.). Representative Women of New England. New England Library of Popular Biographies. Boston: New England Historical Publishing Company. pp. 326–330 – via HathiTrust.
  18. ^ Katchmer 2009, p. 252.
  19. ^ Bateman, Selby and Hostetter 1913: 893 
  20. ^ United States Congress. "Raymond S. McKeough (id: M000510)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  21. ^ United States Congress. "William B. McKinley (id: M000521)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  22. ^ Harris, Sheldon (1994). Blues Who's Who (rev. ed.). New York: Da Capo Press. p. 591. ISBN 0-306-80155-8.

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