James Thomas Farrell
by Colleen Taylor Sen James Thomas Farrell (1904-1979) was considered by many as the greatest Irish American novelist, Farrell wrote more than 50 novels and short story collections. He grew […]
by Colleen Taylor Sen James Thomas Farrell (1904-1979) was considered by many as the greatest Irish American novelist, Farrell wrote more than 50 novels and short story collections. He grew […]
by Hank Morris Leonard John O’Connor (1912-1991) will be remembered by many Chicagoans for his biting commentaries on Channel 5’s 10 p.m. local newscasts during the ‘60s and early ‘70s. […]
by Colleen Taylor Sen Martin H. Kennelly (1887-1967), the 47th Mayor of Chicago, succeeded Edward Joseph Kelly as Mayor in 1947 and held the post until 1955. Born in Bridgeport, […]
by Hank Morris Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne (1853-1937) was the 38th Mayor of Chicago (Democrat) and 24th Governor of Illinois. Judge Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne was born in Watertown, Connecticut, son of […]
by Colleen Taylor Sen Edward Paul Brennan (1867-1942). One of the glories of Chicago is its logical and consistent street numbering system. This was largely due to the efforts of […]
Colleen Taylor Sen There are two Cuneo Mausoleums North of the entrance to Calvary Cemetery in Evanston that belonging to the Cuneo family, who founded the Cuneo Press and later […]
by Colleen Taylor Sen Frederic McLaughlin (1877-1944) was the founder and original owner of the Chicago Blackhawks. Born in Chicago, he inherited a successful coffee business, attended Harvard University and […]
Colleen Taylor Sen Charles Albert “Charlie” Comiskey (1859-1931) was born in Chicago of Irish descent. His father, “Honest” John Comiskey (1827-1900), was an alderman and a local political boss. Charlie […]
by Colleen Taylor Sen The Sisters of Mercy Order was founded in Ireland by Catherine McCauley in 1831 and six sisters arrived in Chicago in 1846. In their first three […]
by Afia Ohemena Frederick Douglass “Fritz” Pollard (1894-1986) was the first African American head coach to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Canton, OH). This honor came in […]