Self Help Home Way

Self Help was founded as a mutual aid society in 1938 to support immigrants fleeing Nazi Germany. It became a center and then a home for Holocaust survivors to rebuild their lives. It was the subject of the documentary film Refuge: Stories of the Selfhelp Home. It became a senior living center in 1951.

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Honorary The Selfhelp Home Way

800 & 900 West Argyle Street between Sheridan Drive and Marine Drive

 

Approved: 2017, 2018 (revised), 2019 (revised)

Ward: 48
Alderman: Osterman
Neighborhood: Uptown

Near
The Selfhelp Home
908 W. Argyle

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

Milton I. Shadur Way

The Honorable Milton Irving Shadur was a U.S. Federal Court judge for the Northern District of Illinois for thirty-seven years. When he retired he had been one of the longest serving Federal judges. He wrote more than 11,000 opinions while on the bench; he was appointed in 1980 by President Carter. Judge Shadur was the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Chicago Bar Association. Judge Shadur served on the Village Board for Glencoe and was a life trustee of the Ravinia Festival.

Photo: US Government, Public Domain

Alumni:
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Law School

Veteran: Navy, Lieutenant. WWII

Founding member of Congregation Am Shalom

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Honorary The Honorable Milton I. Shadur Way

West Adams Street, from South Dearborn Street to South Clark Street

 

Approved: July 2019

Ward: 42
Alderman: Reilly
Neighborhood: Loop/Federal Plaza

b. June 25, 1924, St Paul, Minnesota
d. January 15, 2018. Age 93. Glenview, Illinois

Near
Dirksen Courthouse Building
218 South Dearborn

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YouTube playlist: Milton Shadur. Honorary Chicago

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Joseph F. Ferguson Way

Patrolman Joseph Ferguson was shot while making an arrest in the last days of 1968.

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Honorary Joseph F. Ferguson Way

 

West side of South Paulina Street between West 32nd Place and West 33rd Place

Approved: July 2019

Ward: 12
Alderman: Cardenas
Neighborhood: McKinley Park

d. December 27, 1968. Age 26. Chicago 

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Erie Neighborhood House Way

The Erie Neighborhood House, originally the “little Dutch Church,” was founded in 1870 in West Town. It is Chicago’s longest operating settlement house; it originally served immigrants and low-income residents. It now has several locations and offers education and workforce development services and advocacy under its mission to be inclusive and just.

YouTube playlist: Erie Neighborhood House. Honorary Chicago

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Honorary Erie Neighborhood House Way

West Erie Street between North Elizabeth Street and North Armour Street

 

Approved: June 2019

Ward: 1
Alderman: La Spata
Neighborhood: West Town

Near
Erie Neighborhood House, 1347 W. Erie

Erie House sites and programs can also be found in the Humboldt Park neighborhood and in Little Village.

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Antonio Pasin Way

Antonio Pasin was the inventor of the American classic little red wagon childrens toy known as the Radio Flyer. Antonio had emigrated from Italy in 1914 and by 1917 had setup his own design shop in Chicago. His first wagons were made from wood; by 1933 he was building his wagons from steel and promoted and sold them at the 1933-34 World Fair in Chicago. He named his wagon after the two popular inventions of the day - radios and airplanes; hence, Radio Flyer.

YouTube playlist: Antonio Pasin. Honorary Chicago

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Honorary Antonio Pasin Way

 

West Fullerton and Grand Avenues between Natchez Avenue and Normandy Avenue

Approved: September 2019

Ward: 29
Alderman: Taliaferro
Neighborhood: Montclare

b. 1897. Bessano, Italy
d. 1990 Age 93. River Forest, IL

Near
Radio Steel and Manufacturing Co. Headquarters

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John Novi Way

John Novi founded Cosmat Insurance in 1964 after arriving in Chicago from Italy in 1958. Cosmat offers small business and healthcare insurance. He was an active and enthusiastic member of the community.

Alumni
State Teachers College, Salerno, Italy.

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Honorary John Novi Way

 

West Belmont Avenue between Central Park Avenue and Lawndale Avenue

Approved: 2019

Ward: 30
Alderman: Reboyas
Neighborhood: Old Irving Park

d. June 6, 2018. Age 83
Glenview, IL

Near
Office of Cosmat Insurance Agency, Inc.
3601 W. Belmont

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Double Bubble Way

Double Bubble is a local tavern which has been a good neighbor for decades. “The Bubble',“ as it is known, has hosted many fundraisers through the years for residents, schools, and local causes. The owner, Larry Swoboda has offered cheap beer and priceless company for all.

Larry Swoboda March 22, 1950 - May 27, 2020. Age 70.

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Honorary Double Bubble Way

 

North Broadway between Norwood Street and Glenlake Avenue

Approved: 2019

Ward: 48
Alderman: Osterman
Neighborhood: Edgewater

Near Double Bubble Bar
6036 N. Broadway

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Justice John Paul Stevens Way

John Paul Stevens was a United States Supreme Court Justice for 35 years. At his retirement in 2010, he was the third longest serving judge in the history of the Supreme Court. He lived to be 99 years old.

Born in Chicago. Raised in Hyde Park

Alumni:
Northwestern Law School
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Lab School

Retired: 2010

Presidential Medal of Freedom 2012

Veteran: Navy, Lieutenant, WWII, Bronze Star

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Justice John Paul Stevens Way

 

East Chicago Avenue between Lake Shore Drive and Fairbanks Court

Approved: 2019

Ward: 2
Alderman: Hopkins
Neighborhood: Streeterville

Born April 20, 1920 in Chicago
d. July 16, 2019, Age 99

Near the Northwestern University Law School, Downtown Campus

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Photo: Steve Petteway, photographer for the US Supreme Court [Public domain]

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

Martha Ramos Way

Martha Ramos was Chief of Staff for the Alderman of the 35th Ward.

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Martha Ramos Way

 

North Humboldt Blvd, from Wabansia Ave to Bloomingdale Ave

Approved: 2019

Ward: 35
Alderman: Ramirez-Rosa
Neighborhood: Logan Square

b. December 10, 1965
d. February 20, 2019. Age 54 

Class of 2019 by Honorary Chicago

At the close of 2019, here is our tally of new honorary signs. There were 21 new honorary streets designated in Chicago this year.

2019

ANTONIO PASIN WAY

APOSTLE CORNELIUS PARKER, SR. WAY

BUDDY WILLIAMS LANE

DEBRA GAURIGE WAY

DOUBLE BUBBLE WAY

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE WAY

FR. LARRY DURIS WAY

JOHN NOVI WAY

JONATHAN BUNGE WAY

JOSEPH F. FERGUSON WAY

JUSTICE JOHN PAUL STEVENS WAY

KENNETH ‘BUTCH’ CAMPBELL WAY

MARGE BRITTON WAY

MARTHA RAMOS WAY

MILTON I. SHADUR WAY

PASTOR VICTOR H RODRIGUEZ WAY

PLUMBERS CAMPUS

PRINCIPAL MICHELLE L. VAN ALLEN WAY

RONALD LUCIUS SALAZAR WAY

SAM FRANCO WAY

Comparison to 2018. The qualification rules for honorary streets changed as of February 2017

For information on wards and approvals by month see our 2019 annual page.

Veterans

Jonathan Bunge (Army)
Justice John Paul Stevens (Navy)

First responders and military

Police Officer Joseph F. Ferguson *

Clergy and places of worship

Apostle Cornelius Parker Sr.
Bishop G.W.C. Walker, Sr.
Pastor Victor Rodriguez
Father Larry Duris

City employees

Ronald Lucius Salazar
Martha Ramos

Educators

Principal Michelle L. Van Allen
Plumbers Campus

Social Services

Erie Neighborhood House

Music and the Arts

Sam Franco

Local shops

Double Bubble
Plumbers Campus
Antonio Pasin (Radio Flyer)
John Novi

* indicates honoree died in the line of duty

please let us know if we have missed any individuals who belong in these sub-totals

Marge Britton Way

Marguerite Ann Britton, a journalist and a community activist for the Edgewater Neighborhood. She was a free lance writer, a feature editor for the Skokie News, and served on the staff of the 48th Ward. As a public relations professional she also served the Chicago Realtors Association.

She was the President of the Lakewood/Balmoral Residents Council, the first meeting was held in her living room. This group encouraged many more neighborhood groups over the years. Marge and the Council was also instrumental in claiming the Ward office for neighborhood residents and electing a local Alderman who was unaffiliated with a political party. Edgewater succeeded in unseating the “political machine” and reducing gangs and crime. Edgewater has gained popularity among residents and families. This in turn, has attracted large retailers - who are asked to design their storefronts to complement and fit in with the rest of the neighborhood.

The Edgewater Historical Society named Marge Britton a “Living Treasure” in 2014

Alumna: Mundelein College, BA

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 Honorary Marge Britton Way

5400 North Magnolia Avenue from Balmoral to Catalpa

Approved: June 2019

Ward: 48
Alderman: Harry Osterman
Neighborhood: Edgewater

 

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Debra Gaurige Way

Debra Gaurige worked at the Chicago Park District, Smith Park pool for decades.

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Honorary Debra Gaurige Way

Grand Avenue between Campbell and Washtenaw

 

Approved: April 2019

Ward: 26
Alderman: Roberto Maldonado
Neighborhood: West Town

d. May 29, 2018

Near: Smith Park

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Kenneth "Butch" Campbell Way

Kenneth “Butch” Campbell

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Honorary Kenneth “Butch” Campbell Way

North Central Avenue between Division Street and Hirsch Street

 

Approved: April 2019

Ward: 29
Alderman: Chris Taliaferro
Neighborhood: Austin

d. April 2018

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Apostle Cornelius Parker, Sr. Way

Apostle Cornelius Parker, Sr. served at the Zion Faith Center Bible Church on Chicago’s Southwest side

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Honorary Apostle Cornelius Parker, Sr. Way

Throop Street at 100th Street

 

Approved: April 2019

Ward: 34
Alderman: Carrie Austin
Neighborhood: Washington Heights

Near: Zion Faith Center Bible Church
9993 S. Throop Street

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Fr. Larry Duris Way

Father Larry Duris dedicated himself to the African-American community and to Catholic life and education. He was ordained by John Cardinal Cody, Archbishop of Chicago. Since 2009, Fr. Duris was pastor at St. Ailbe’s Catholic Church on Chicago’s far south side, and unofficially and spontaneously with parishioners and neighbors at the local grocery store. Before St. Ailbe’s he served in 5 other Chicago area parishes. Fr. Duris had a fascination with African-American history, arts, and music; he was known to be a very good pianist.

In January of 2016 he was presented the Pope John XXIII Award for Outstanding Ministry by the Association of Chicago Priests.

Alumni:
St. Anthony School in Cicero
St. Peter Catholic School in Skokie
Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago
University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein

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Honorary Fr. Larry Duris Way

9015 S. Harper Avenue. South Harper Avenue from 90th to 91st Street

 

Approved: April 2019

Ward: 8
Alderman: Michelle Harris
Neighborhood: Calumet Heights

Born in Chicago
d. 2018 age 74

Near St. Ailbe’s Catholic Church
9015 S. Harper Avenue

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Ronald Lucius Salazar Way

Ron Salazar was an architect who worked for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. He helped coordinate several of Chicago’s biggest events including: Taste of Chicago, Maxwell Street Market, and Christkindlmarket, exhibitions and events at Daley Plaza. He was born in Manila and was very involved with Filipino arts, history, and cultural institutions in Chicago. This included the Phiippine-American Cultural Foundation, the Filipino American Historical Society, community centers and theater groups.

Alumni: University of Illinois at Chicago UIC

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Honorary Ronald Lucius Salazar Way

North Elston between Cicero and Kimberly

Approved: April 2019
Ward: 39
Alderman: Margaret Laurino
Neighborhood: Albany Park

Born in the Philippines
d. 2019. age 53

 

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Pastor Victor Rodriguez Way

Victor Rodriguez was pastor of the La Villita Community Church, in the Little Village neighborhood. His church keeps kids off the streets by serving as the center for the Chicago Youth Boxing Club. Under his leadership, his church also hosted chili cook-offs and tattoo removal sessions. Pastor Vic was well known for peace keeping and for establishing positive relations between the North Lawndale and South Lawndale communities.

Everyone wants to save the world.
But nobody wants to do the dishes.
- Pastor Vic

Pastor Vic was a huge White Sox fan. His place in the community is immortalized in a mural on 22nd Street which bears his portrait and his mission. From age 9, he lived his entire life in the Little Village neighborhood; as an adult he dedicated himself to God and to the community.

Love God. Love people. Nothing else matters.
- Pastor Vic

Alumni: Christian Life College, Whitney Grade School, Farragut

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Honorary Pastor Victor H. Rodriguez Way

West 23rd Street between South Central Park Avenue and South Lawndale Avenue

Approved: April 2019
Ward: 22
Alderman: Ricardo Munoz
Neighborhood: Little Village, South Lawndale

Born in Mexico 1967
Chicago, age 9
d. 2018. age 52

Near La Villita Community Church
2300 S. Millard Avenue

 

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Sam Franco Way

Sam Franco was a musician, band leader, teacher, and he restored musical instruments more than 70 years. He served in the Army during WWII and was the band leader of his division. Sam’s passion was for the accordion, he took lessons in the Fine Arts Building. Sam became a very highly regarded music instructor in the Chicago area. He also taught and repaired accordions at his home and at the Old Town School of Folk Music. He was featured in the Chicago Reader and on NPR. In 2013 he was inducted into the Senior Illinoisian Hall of Fame.

Alumni: Chappell Elementary, Amundsen High School

Veteran: Army Air Corp. WWII

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Honorary Sam Franco Way

5100 block of N. Claremont Avenue

Approved: April 2019
Ward: 40
Alderman: Patrick O’Connor
Neighborhood: Ravenswood

Born in Chicago 1924
d. 2018. age 93

Near his residence for more than 60 years

 

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