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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


Honorary Roslyn and Seymour Simon Circle

North Avenue Parkway at Sheridan Road

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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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