Jack Rosenberg

Jack “Rosy” Rosenberg was sports editor for The Tribune Company and WGN from 1954-1994, and was a huge behind the scenes influence on the radio and television production of sports. He was often found in the broadcast booth with Jack Brickhouse. He also worked with other Chicago legends: Harry Caray, Vince Lloyd, Lou Boudreau, Jack Quinlan and Irv Kupcinet.

Jack arranged for President Kennedy to be interviewed by a sports reporter during a game. He also wrote the Hall of Fame induction speech for Jack Brickhouse.

He was a “walking encyclopedia” of Chicago sports.

WGN Radio Walk of Fame 2017

RIP Jack Rosenberg. We’ve lost a Chicago treasure, a WGN legend, and one of the nicest men to ever walk the earth. Pioneer, mentor, brilliant writer, heart of gold. THREAD pic.twitter.com/BZD3ngLqLQ

— Bob Vorwald (@BobVorwald) December 28, 2020

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Honorary Jack Rosenberg Way

East Cityfront Plaza from Illinois Street to East North Water Street

 

Approved: May 2021
Dedicated: August 18, 2021

Ward: 42
Alderman: Reilly
Neighborhood: Magnificent Mile

b. 1926. Pekin, Illinois
d. December 26, 2020. Age 94. Chicago

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Source

Robert Feder. https://www.robertfeder.com/2020/12/28/jack-rosenberg-1926-2020/

https://wgnradio.com/wgn-insider/legendary-wgn-sports-producer-jack-rosenberg-to-be-recognized-with-honorary-street-name/

Jack Brickhouse Hall of Fame Induction Speech. https://wgnradio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Jack-Brickhouses-speech-written-by-Jack-Rosenberg-for-Induction-into-Baseballs-Hall-of-Fame.pdf

Bruce J. Graham Way

Bruce Graham was a famous Chicago architect who designed buildings all over the world. He was born in Colombia, South America to Canadian and Peruvian parents and grew up in Puerto Rico. He came to Chicago and apprenticed for Holabird and Root architects; most of his career was at Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM) where he and structural engineer, Fazlur Khan were an outstanding team. In Chicago they built the Sears Tower (Willis Tower) and the John Hancock Building (875 N. Michigan Avenue). He was one of the contributors to the Chicago 21 plan of 1973, an extension of the Burnham Plan of Chicago. He was also a Pew Fellow.

Alumni
University of Pennsylvania, Architecture
Case Western Reserve
University of Dayton
Colegio San Jose de Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico

Veteran: U.S. Navy

Chicago Architecture Center - 875 N. Michigan Avenue (John Hancock Center)
The John Hancock Building is now known by it’s street address. 875 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago 360 is the name of the observation deck which is on the 94th floor.

Ten Tallest Buildings in Chicago

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Honorary Bruce J. Graham Way

Chestnut Street between Mies van der Rohe Way and Michigan Avenue

 

Approved: 2010

Ward: 42
Alderman: Reilly
Neighborhood: Magnificent Mile/Gold Coast

b. December 1, 1925. Columbia, South America
d. March 10, 2010. Age 84. Florida
burial: Graceland Cemetery, Chicago

Near
John Hancock Building
875 North Michigan Avenue

Bruce Graham is buried at Graceland Cemetery in Chicago next to his architectural colleague Fazlur Khan

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Source

New York Times

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

https://www.architecture.org/programs-events/detail/in-their-own-words-building-the-john-hancock/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvIWzBhAlEiwAHHWgvWOnh1hHRxT_fW1zRsPfrSMt-B-wRkpf2hjCQ7s7YyMMeoEb1of3kRoCAPsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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

Chicago Architecture Center - 875 N. Michigan Avenue (John Hancock Center)

Steve Lombardo Way

Steve Lombardo is co-owner of the Gibsons Restaurant Group. 

Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
Quartinos Pizzeria and Wine Bar
Luxe Bar

RL - The Ralph Lauren Restaurant
The Polo Bar (New York City, 2015)

Gibsons opened in May 1989.  Opening night was full of notable people and events including the engagement of Candice Jordan to her husband Chuck, their photo on this occasion is on a wall at Gibsons. Also, former owner and Bears Football #42 MVP and Quarterback, Sid Luckman.

Steve and his wife, Peggy, are long time supporters of Misericoria and received the Sister Rosemary Connelly Service Medallion Award.

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Approved: February 2017
Ward: 42
Alderman: Reilly
100 East Bellevue Place
Neighborhood: Gold Coast

Dedicated: 2017
Steve Lombardo's honorary sign is located outside the Gibson's Restaurant

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Chicago Tribune, April 2, 2015
Gibson's Restaurant Group

Twitter: @GibsonsSteak