Ronald Lucius Salazar Way
Linda Zabors
Ron Salazar was an architect who worked for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. He helped coordinate several of Chicago’s biggest events including: Taste of Chicago, Maxwell Street Market, and Christkindlmarket, exhibitions and events at Daley Plaza. He was born in Manila and was very involved with Filipino arts, history, and cultural institutions in Chicago. This included the Phiippine-American Cultural Foundation, the Filipino American Historical Society, community centers and theater groups.
Alumni: University of Illinois at Chicago UIC
Honorary Ronald Lucius Salazar Way
North Elston between Cicero and Kimberly
Approved: April 2019
Ward: 39
Alderman: Margaret Laurino
Neighborhood: Albany Park
Born in the Philippines
d. 2019. age 53