Michael W. Gonzalez Way

Michael Gonzalez was the founder and CEO of Maestros Ventures, an Engineering Services firm in Chicago. He served as President of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers - Chicago Chapter; President of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA); Member of the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board; Vice Chairman of the Illinois Legislative Caucus Foundation; and Trustee on the Board of PBS Station WTTW, Channel 11.

Born in Chicago

Alumni
Holy Family Grammar School, Chicago
St. Ignatius High School
University of Illinois at Chicago, Engineering School

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Honorary Michael W. Gonzalez Way

South May Street from West Cullerton Street to West 21st Street

 

Approved: 2020

Ward: 25
Alderman: Byron Sigcho-Lopez
Neighborhood: Pilsen

d. July 8, 2019. Age 63.

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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