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.

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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