Phil Doran Way

Phil Doran, Sr. was a life-long Chicagoan from the Beverly neighborhood. He and his wife met in grade school. He was a lawyer and was active in his community and parish as a committed volunteer and former Chairman of the Board of the Franciscan Outreach.

Alumni:
Christ the King Elementary School and Parish
St. Ignatius High School
John Carroll University
Northwestern University - Law

Born in Chicago

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Honorary Phil Doran Way

South Hamilton Avenue, between West 92nd Street and West 93rd Street

 

Approved: 2020

Ward: 19
Alderman: O’Shea
Neighborhood: Beverly

b. November 6, 1940. Chicago
d. September 18, 2020. Age 79.

Near
Christ the King Church

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Jeanne Uzdawinis Way

Jeanne Marie Uzdawinis was the co-owner of Cafe Selmarie in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. She and Birgit Kobayashi were neighbors on Giddings Street who started the European styled cafe in 1983. The Cafe began as a bakery featuring what became Jeanne’s famous hazelnut cheesecake. It has grown in size and popularity with Lincoln Square itself, and is now a full restaurant. Cafe Selmarie moved to the Lincoln Square Plaza in 1999 Cafe Selmarie celebrated 35 years in business in 2018.

Jeanne grew up in Indianapolis and came to Chicago to study dance at Columbia College.

Jeanne Uzdawinis, who ran Cafe Selmarie, the popular Lincoln Square eatery, dies at age 63 https://t.co/2kpRCerBqB pic.twitter.com/MBtsB8CdWT

— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) October 13, 2017

Alumni
University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Dance)
University of Wisconsin, Madison (Zoology)
Columbia College, Chicago (Dance)

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Honorary Jeanne Uzdawinis Way

West Giddings Street cul-de-sac to the northwest corner of North Damen Avenue and West Giddings Street

 

Approved: July 2018

Ward: 47
Alderman: Pawar
Neighborhood: Ravenswood

d. October 8, 2017. Age 63
ovarian cancer

Near
Cafe Selmarie
4729 North Lincoln Avenue
on Lincoln Square Plaza

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Tribune

Block Club Chicago

Patch

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Roslyn and Seymour Simon Circle

Seymour F. Simon was the Chief Justice on the Illinois Supreme Court, former Cook County Board President, and former Alderman of the 40th Ward. He became known for his dissenting opinions in court, and against Mayor and the party line. Roslyn started her own corporate gifts business after the death of her first husband. She is also a was a former Radio City Music Hall Rockette and competed in the Miss America Pagent as Miss Philadelphia.

Alumni (Seymour):
Roosevelt High School
Northwestern University
Northwestern Law

Veteran: Navy, WWII

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Honorary Roslyn and Seymour Simon Circle

North Avenue Parkway at Sheridan Road

Approved:

Ward:
Alderman:
Neighborhood: Old Town/Gold Coast

Seymour
b. August 10, 1915. Chicago
d. September 2006. Age 91. Chicago

Roslyn
b. 2015
d. April 12, 2007. Age 91. Chicago

 

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Honorary Monsignor Dolan Way

6200 North Sauganash Avenue from West Lemont to West Keene

 

Approved: April 2017

Ward: 39
Alderman: Laurino
Neighborhood: Sauganash

Near
Queen of All Saints Basillica
6280 Sauganash

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Evangelistic Outreach Deliverance Ministry Way

it's time to praise the lord

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Honorary Evangelistic Outreach Deliverance Ministry Way

Northwest corner of West Madison Street and North Kildare Avenue

 

Approved: October 2016

Dedicated: 2016

Ward: 28
Alderman: Ervin
Neighborhood: West Garfield Park

Near
Evangelistic Outreach Deliverance Ministry
4300 W. Madison Street

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Irv Kupcinet Bridge

Irv Kupcinet wrote a daily column for the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper. “Kups Column” began in 1943 for the Chicago Daily Times, which became the Chicago Sun and then The Chicago Sun-Times in 1948. He interviewed celebrities in the newspaper and for his Saturday television show.

YouTube Honorary Chicago Playlist: Irv Kupcinet

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Irv Kupcinet Bridge

Wabash Avenue Bridge

 

Approved: 1986

Ward:
Alderman:
Neighborhood: Loop

b. July 31, 1912
d. 2003. Age 91

Near
Site of former Sun-Times building (currently Trump Tower)

There is a statue of Irv Kupcinet on the upper river walk of Wacker Drive

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Martha Lavey Way

Martha Lavey was the Artistic Director of Chicago’s famous Steppenwolf Theater Company for twenty years. She was also an actor. Her first performance with Steppenwolf was in 1981 a production of “Savages” by John Malkovitch. Martha appeared in many productions in Chicago theater including: Goodman, Victory Gardens, Remains, and Northlight Theaters. She joined the company at Steppenwolf in 1993 and became the Artistic Director in 1995. During this time Steppenwolf became a theater which introduced Tony Award winning productions and performances destined for Broadway. It became an an incubator and launching pad for new works and highly acclaimed remakes established works.

Alumni
Northwestern University, BS, MA, Doctorate

YouTube, Honorary Chicago Playlist: Martha Lavey

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Honorary Martha Lavey Way

1650 N. Halsted Street

 

Approved: 2017

Ward: 43
Alderman: Smith
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

b. February 20, 1957. Kansas
d. April 2017. Age 60. Chicago

Near
Steppenwolf Theater
1650 N. Halsted

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Irma and Willie Pickens Way

Willie Perkins was a famous Chicago Jazz Pianist. His wife Irma, was his producer.

He taught music theory and performance throughout his career including: a collaboration between public high schools and Ravinia, and at Northern Illinois University.

Other collaborations included major Jazz Festivals around the world, the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, and the Willie Pickens Trio.

YouTube playlist: Willie Pickens. Honorary Chicago channel

Willie - Alumni
Milwaukee Conservatory of Music
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Veteran: U.S. Army, Army band -Clarinet

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Honorary Irma and Willie Pickens Way

5600 S. Kimbark Avenue

Approved: 2018

 

Ward: 5
Alderman: Hairston
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

Dedicated: December 2, 2018

Willie
b. 1931. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
d. December 2017. Age 86

Irma
d. 2015

Near
Their residence for more than 40 years

Mural of Willie Pickens by artist Desi Mundo, between the auditorium doors of Ray School
5631 S. Kimbark Avenue

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Hyde Park Historical Society

YouTube playlist - Willie Pickens

Henrietta W. Robinson Way

Henrietta was the pastor of the New Jerusalem Pentecostal Church and a community leader in the Englewood neighborhood for fifty years. She became pastor in 1974. She had been an active member of the church for several years before she was called to the ministry. Henrietta led a range of programs for the community health and wellbeing, and Bible study, and started a Women’s Day in 1968.

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Honorary Pastor Henrietta W. Robinson Way

6200 block of South May Street

 

Approved: October 2018

Ward: 16
Alderman: Foulkes
Neighborhood: Englewood

d. March 6, 2001

Near
6201 S. May Street
New Jerusalem Pentecostal Church

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Emiliano and Judith Cruz Way

Emiliano and Judith Cruz were great neighbors to the Humboldt Park neighborhood. They were born in Puerto Rico.

Honorary Mr. & Mrs. Emiliano & Judith Cruz Way

1200 to 1400 North California Avenue

 

Approved: 2018

Ward: 26
Alderman: Maldonado
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

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Rita Simo Way

Rita Simo was the founder of the People’s School of Music in Chicago, an organization offering free music lessons to people who would not otherwise be able to afford them. Rita was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to attend the Julliard School of Music. She took her vows as a Catholic nun and taught music at Rosary College. She left the order to fulfill her dream of opening her own music school. In 1976 she started the People’s Music School in a former beauty salon, staffed by volunteers and the donation of a baby grand piano. The school expanded to Bronzeville, Back of the Yards and Albany Park neighbohoods. Rita retired in 2001. She remained a board member of the Jane Addams Senior Caucus and a Life Trustee of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

YouTube playlist: Rita Simo. Honorary Chicago

Alumni
Julliard School of Music
Boston University, D.M.A. Music Performance

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Honorary Rita Simo Way

Eastwood Avenue at Sheridan Road

 

Approved: 2001

Ward:
Alderman:
Neighborhood: Uptown
Ceremony: 2002

b. 1934. Dominican Republic
d. September 22, 2020. Age 86. Chicago

Near
People’s School of Music

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Chicago Tribune

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Theresa M. Petty-Philpot Way

Theresa was a long time physical education instructor for the Chicago Park District at Sherman Park. She also has a decorating service, Theresa’s Gifted Handz Decorating.

Alumni
Tilden Tech High School
Illinois State University

Honorary Theresa M. Petty-Philpot Way

West 52nd Street from South Loomis Boulevard to South Racine Avenue

 

Approved: January 2017

Ward: 20
Alderman: Cochran
Neighborhood: Back of the Yards

Near
Sherman Park

Unveiling: April 22, 2017

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Reverend Homer Gardner Way

Reverend Homer Gardner was the pastor of the Sun Rise Missionary Baptist Church. After serving in the Army, he moved to Chicago in 1957 and was an active member of the Church including Sunday School teacher, choir, treasurer, and Deacon. Until his retirement in 2000, he had a career as a metallurgist in the metals and steel industry. Homer was called to the ministry in 1977. He served as Pastor of Sun Rise Baptist Church from 1978 until his retirement in 2016.

Alumni
Army Academy
Illinois Institute of Technology, Metalurgy
LaSalle Extension University, Law
Carolina University of Theology, Masters

Veteran: Army

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Honorary Reverend Homer Gardner Way

South Kilbourn Avenue between West Gladys Avenue and West Van Buren Street

 

Approved: September 2020

Ward: 28
Alderman: Ervin
Neighborhood: West Garfield Park

b. July 29, 1937 in Mississippi, Tallahatchie County
d. March 23, 2019

Near
Sun Rise Baptist Church
351 S. Kilbourn Avenue

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Edward J. Schmit, Jr. Way

For fourty-seven years, Edward Schmit was the owner of the Teddy Bear Day Care, which grew to six centers in the Southwest Chicago area including Little Bear for infants and the Big Bear Day Camp program. He was on the board of directors of the St. Rita High School (his Alma Mater), and the Valentine Boys & Girls Club. Ed had retired from the Continental Can Company where he worked in facilities. He had been a benefactor to the Gage Park baseball and to the neighborhood throughout his life; Ed grew up in Gage Park, and where he and his wife raised their five children.

Alumni
St. Rita’s High School, 1963

It‘s with sadness that we announce the passing of St. Rita graduate and longtime member of the St. Rita Board of Directors, Mr. Ed J. Schmit Jr. '63. Our condolences go to the entire Schmit family.

Ed truly was a Ritaman and his love and support of St. Rita will live on forever pic.twitter.com/C8IW10wq2k

— St. Rita Chicago (@StRitaHS) July 22, 2020

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Honorary Edward J. Schmit, Jr. Way

West 51st Street, both sides of the street, between South Washtenaw Avenue and South Talman Avenue

 

Ward: 14
Alderman: Burke
Neighborhood: Gage Park

b.March 30, 1945
d. July 2020. Age 75

Near
Teddy Bear Day Care
2649 W 51st St

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Lena Marie Nunez Anaya Way

Lena was a 10 year old girl who was watching television with her brother in their grandmother’s apartment when a stray bullet came through the window and killed her. She was the innocent victim of gang violence a block away. A vigil was held by the community the next day.

The releasing of the white balloons pic.twitter.com/FzbEFoeZKI

— Mina Bloom (@mina_bloom_) June 30, 2020

Police have made an arrest in the shooting death of 10-year-old Lena Nunez, who was visiting her grandmother in Logan Square in late June when shew as shot i...

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Honorary Lena Marie Nunez Anaya Way

West Dickens Avenue, from North Drake Avenue to North St. Louis Avenue

 

Ward: 35
Alderman: Ramirez-Rosa
Neighborhood: Logan Square

b. September 7, 2009
d. June 28, 2020. Age 10. Chicago

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Block Club

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WBEZ

Ramona Rouse Way

Ramona Marquitta Rouse owned and operated the Salon Pastiche in the Rogers Park neighborhood for 23 years. She supported local artists through Sungold Pastiche, the Roman Susan Art Foundation has a tribute art installation at the salon. Ramona was born in Chicago in the Old Town neighborhood, and grew up in in the early scattered site public housing integrated in Lincoln Square. She easily befriended her customers and neighbors and was well regarded in the community.

Alumni
Immaculate Conception Grammar School
Lincoln Park High School
National Lewis University
Pivot Point Academy

Dignity Memorial: Tribute video

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Honorary Ramona Rouse Way

Loyola Avenue between Sheridan Road and Glenwood Avenue

 

Approved: September 2020

Ward: 49
Alderman: Haddon
Neighborhood: Rogers Park

b. September 15. Chicago
d. January 4, 2020. Chicago

Near
Salon Pastiche 1226 W. Loyola Avenue

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Fred Saufnauer Way

Fred Saufnauer started the Better Roofing and Siding Company in 1937 and grew it into the largest roofing company in Chicago by 1940. He operated the company for 60 years.

Alumni
St. Philamena’s
Kelvin Park High School

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Honorary Fred Saufnauer Way

2200 Block of North Cicero Avenue

 

Approved: February 2017

Ward: 36
Alderman: Villegas
Neighborhood: Hermosa

d. 2016. Age 99.

Near
2210 N. Cicero Avenue
Location of Better Roofing and Siding Company

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Joseph Muntaner Way

Joseph Muntaner was a construction contractor and super volunteer to the 1st Ward and his church, St. Bonaventure. He was very dedicated and loyal and took his work very seriously, whether it was shoveling snow or removing graffiti.

Alumni:
Mather High School

Born in Chicago

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Honorary Joseph Muntaner Way

West Diversey between North Leavitt Street and Western Avenue

 

Approved: 2018

Ward: 1
Alderman: Moreno
Neighborhood: Logan Square

b. August 19, 1958. Chicago
d. May 14, 2017. Chicago

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Eugene Lang Way

Eugene Lang founded Lang Exteriors in 1953; he built and installed windows and doors. His son Darb Lang succeeded him in the business. While serving in WWII Eugene invented the T-Wrench for setting the depth and speed of a torpedo.

Veteran: WWII

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Honorary Eugene Lang Way

West 59th Street between Western Avenue and Oakley Avenue

 

Approved: April 2018

Ward: 16
Alderman: Foulkes
Neighborhood: Marquette Park

d: age 78.

Near
Lang Exteriors, Inc. headquarters
2323 W 59th Street

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Eugene J. Lang

Father Martin E. O'Donovan Way

Father Martin O’Donovan grew up in the St. Cristiana parish and he served as Pastor there for 15 years. He was ordained at Mundelein in 1978 and currently serves the Saints, Faith, Hope, & Charity Catholic Church in Winnetka. Previously he led the Our Lady of Good Counsel in Bridgeport. Father Marty, as he is known, has touched the lives of several parishes in the Chicago area. He has guided his parishioners through times of scandal in the Church

Alumni
Quigley Prep
Niles Seminary

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Honorary Father Martin E. O’Donovan Way

111th and Homan Avenue

 

Approved:

Ward:
Alderman:
Neighborhood: Mt. Greenwood

Near
St Christiana’s Church
11005 S. Homan Avenue

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