Oprah Winfrey Way

Oprah Gail Winfrey was the founder and producer of the “Oprah Winfrey Show,” a nationally syndicated daytime television talk show from 1986 to 2011. She became one of the most influential people in American and one of the wealthiest. She turned the television talk show genre from trash talk into an opportunity for personal development and enrichment for her audience. She interviewed countless celebrities, and boosted the careers of many authors, television stars, and political figures.

She built Harpo Studios in 1990 (Harpo os Oprah spelled backwards). This is where she produced the “Oprah Winfrey Show, “ O Magazine, films, the Oprah’s Book Club, a media empire, and a national treasure. She moved to Chicago to break into television. Before launching her own show she worked for WLS Radio.

alum
East Nashville High School

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Honorary Oprrah Winfrey WAY

100 North Carpenter Street
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Approved:

Neighborhood: West Loop

b. January 29, 1954 in Mississippi

near
former location of Harpo Studios
1058 W. Washington

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Source

https://www.oprah.com/inspiration/oprah-on-cleaning-out-harpo-studios_1

https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/books/g23067476/oprah-book-club-list/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_ga_opr_ext_comm_org_us_g23067476&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0YGyBhByEiwAQmBEWrZg0qsqJ-JiRrMQOsXr3I3ctXcloJGEMDcCokPNCMFkjiT6hikNAxoCrwsQAvD_BwE

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

Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan, a Grammy Award winning singer and musician is known as the “Queen of Funk,” although she was also known for R&B, Soul, Jazz, and Gospel music. She started her career in the band, Rufus, before launching her highly successful solo career. In 2023 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

She was born Yvette Marie Stevens in Chicago, and took the name Chaka as her spiritual name, and the name Khan as her married name. She was a regular performer on the TV show - Soul Train.

July 28, 2013 is Chaka Khan Day in Chicago.

Alum
Kenwood High School
Calumet High School
St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School

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Honorary Chaka Khan Way

South Blackstone between East Hyde Park Avenue and East 50th Street

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Approved: 2013

Neighborhood: Kenwood

b. March 23, 1953 in Chicago

near
Kenwood Academy High School
5015 S. Blackstone

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Souce

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

https://www.kenwoodacademy.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=186512&type=d&pREC_ID=376144

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

https://chakakhanmusicwebsite.com/

Honorary Chicago Guidebook, Second Edition, Michigan Avenue and Beyond

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