Michelle L. Van Allen

Michelle L. Van Allen was the Principal of the Marcus Garvey Elementary School; she had been a student and then a teacher at the school. She was a proponent of social-emotional learning.

Alumni:
Marcus Garvey Elementary School

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Honorary Michelle L. Van Allen Way

South Morgan between 103rd and 104th

Approved: 2019

Ward: 34
Alderman: Austin

Near
Marcus Garvey Elementary School
10309 S Morgan St

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Source

Video Credit: YouTube, channel: Committee for Children, “What Keeps Michelle Motivated?”

Plumbers Campus

Honorary Plumbers Campus was designated to commemorate the new state-of-the-art plumbers training center by UA Local 130 to meet the training needs of the future. Training includes: rainwater harvesting, grey water harvesting, and solar water heating.

See video of new Plumbers Campus

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Honorary Plumbers Campus

1400 block of West Washington Street

Approved: 2019

Ward: 27
Alderman: Burnett
Neighborhood: West Loop

Near Plumbers new training facility

Inez Loredo Street

Throughout her life, Inez Loredo broke through barriers and took on increasingly large roles helping children in the Pilsen neighborhood get access to education and build a strong community. In 1921 Inez was born in Harlingen, Texas. She was the first Mexican-American woman in her town to graduate from high school. 

When she moved to Chicago she was very involved in her children's school, Jungman Elementary, where she was first bi-lingual PTA member. She took on the role of School Community Representative (SCR) at Jungman where she helped local families enroll their children in school; she often acted as translator. Inez was instrumental in getting bilingual teachers hired into the Chicago Public Schools. She helped build high schools, libraries, and healthcare centers. She also founded the Fiesta de Sol; it became the largest Latino festival in the midwest. 

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Honorary Inez Loredo Street

Morgan Street from West 16th to West 18th

Approved: 2018

Ward: 25
Alderman: Solis
Neighborhood: Pilsen

Birthplace: Harlingen, Texas.
November 7, 1921
October 7, 2017

Sister Barbara Jean Ciszek Way

Sister Barbara Jean Ciszek was the Founder and Principal of the Montessori School at the Cardinal Bernadin Early Childhood Center, St. Boneventure Campus.  She was a member of the American Montessori Society and an expert in language and aesthetic development.  

The Montessori method of education was founded in 1906 by Maria Montessori, an Italian physican and specialist in early childhood development.  

Cardinal Bernadin Early Childhood Center

1651 W. Diversey

Bee Jay, was called clearly and early to both teaching and religious life.  She declared her intention to teach at age 5.  She took her vows as a Catholic nun at age 19. Toward the end of her career she was called to Africa and made several visits to Nigeria.  At the time of her death a school was being built in Nigeria in her honor.

She was a member of the Congregation St. Joseph LaGrange.

Approved: 2016
Neighbohood: Lakeview

Sister Barbara Jean Ciszek 1946-2015, age 68

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Chicago Tribune, June 7, 2015
Catholic New World, July 29, 2012

Esther Golar Way

Esther Golar served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2006 until her death in 2015. Esther believed in strong communities and fiercely supported the rights of the elderly, families, and the struggling. She served on committees on a wide range of issues including; education, healthcare, and crime. She was the voice of the 6th District on the Southwest side of Chicago, and sometime she delivered her message on the House floor in song. Before her career in politics she was a community organizer and worked for the Community Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS). She moved to Chicago from Mississippi as a child.

Alumni
Crane Technical High School
Malcolm X College

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Honorary Esther Golar Way

South Racine Avenue from West 51st Street to West Garfield Boulevard

Approved: January 2017

Ward: 20
Alderman: Cochran
Neighborhood: Englewood

b. 1944. Merigold, Mississippi
d. 2015. Age 71.

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Source

https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-state-rep-esther-golar-dies-met-0922-20150921-story.html

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-state-rep-esther-golar-dies-met-0922-20150921-story.html

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150921/englewood/esther-golar-dead-state-representative-had-served-6th-district-for-9-years

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Golar

Coach Kirk Vidas Way

 Kirk Vidas has been a baseball and basketball coach at William Howard Taft High School for more than 20 years; and a professional basketball player in Greece. Kirk Vidas was selected for the Greek Olympics team in 1980 and 1984. He was named educator of the month by the Chicago Bulls basketball team in February 2017.

Alumni
Gordon Tech High School, Chicago (since 2017 DePaul College Prep)
Upper Iowa University
American College of Education

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Honorary Coach Kirk Vidas Way

5600 block of North Northcott Avenue

Approved: January 2017

Ward: 41
Alderman: Napolitano
Neighborhood: Norwood Park

Taft High-School

Greek American Hall of Fame

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Kevin Ryan Way

Kevin Ryan retired after 40 years at Chicago International Charter School, Northtown Academy, where he was the Dean of Students. He started out as a Social Studies teacher at Good Council High School, where he also coached softball and basketball.

Alumni
St Patrick’s High School
Northeastern Illinois University

https://www.facebook.com/CICSschools/posts/10155316306229654

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Honorary Kevin Ryan Way

3900 West Peterson Avenue

Approved: January 2017

Ward: 39
Alderman: Laurino
Neighborhood: North Park

Near
CICS Northtown Academy

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Source

Facebook

Honorary Jesse C. White Way

Jesse White is the longest serving Secretary of State in Illinois (1999-2023), 24 years; Cook County Recorder of Deeds (1993-1999); a member of the Illinois General Assembly (16 years). He served in the Chicago Public Schools for 30 years; he served in the Army and in the Illinois National Guard. He also played minor league baseball for the Chicago Cubs. While in college in Alabama, Martin Luther King, Jr. was his pastor.

Before his political career, he was best know for his performance troupe, the Jesse White Tumblers, which he formed in 1959 to teach urban youth the value of athletics and staying in school. His athletes are required to maintain a C-average or better grades and away from alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. More than 18,000 youth have come through his program. In retirement from politics he is still actively involved with the Tumblers.

Veteran: Army 101st Airborne Division

Alum
Alabama State University (College) and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Lincoln Park High School (Waller High School)

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Honorary Jesse C. White Way

100 West to 800 West Division Street

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Approved

Ward: 42

b. June 23, 1934 in Alton, Illinois

Near
Jesse White Field House
412 West Chicago Avenue

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Source

http://jessewhitetumblingteam.com/

WGN-TV Interview: https://youtu.be/yKPimx-0plg?si=emMZjORZar2mNK5i

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_White_(politician)

Illinois Organ and Tissue Donation Program. https://youtu.be/cw54o9HjSrY?si=aHG1ERRtB37Amtgh