Alliance of Polish Clubs Way

Honorary Street Sign Dedication - October 3, 2020 in Chicago

W sobotę 3 października 2020 roku w Chicago odbyła się uroczystość nadania honorowej nazwy „Alliance of Polish Clubs" dla odcinka ulicy Diversey Ave w Chicag...

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Honorary Alliance of Polish Clubs Way

5800 West Diversey Avenue, from North Monitor Avenue to North Mason Avenue

 

Approved: October 2020

Ward: 30
Alderman: Reboyras
Neighborhood: Polish Village

Dedicated: October 3, 2020

Near
Polish Heritage Center Building
5835 W. Diversey Avenue

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Facebook. Alliance of Polish Clubs

Polish Museum of America

Anthony J. Pappalas Avenue

Anthony Pappalas was a seven year old who died from a rare form of brain cancer called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG).

When the sign was dedicated the neighborhood was decorated in ribbons of Orange (Anthony’s favorite color) and Grey (the color for brain cancer).

The Defeat DIPG Network Chicago branch is called “Anthony’s Avengers.”

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Honorary Anthony J. Pappalas Avenue

10800 South Trumbull Avenue

 

Approved: 2018

Ward: 19
Alderman: O’Shea
Neighborhood: Mt Greenwood

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Margaret Hartigan Way

Margaret Dunne Hartigan was a long time resident of the Rogers Park neighborhood and a very active civic leader. She held several board memberships in a wide range of community institutions supporting education, and the arts. This included: The Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago, Sacred Heart Schools, St. Ignatius College Prep, Northwestern University, DePaul University, Loyola University, Rosemont College, Georgetown University, The Rogers Park Community Council, The Chicago Community Trust Executive Committee, The Museum of Science and Industry, The Field Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, The Harris Theater, John F. Kennedy Center, The American Cancer Society, 49th Ward Democratic Party.

Honorary Margaret Hartigan Way

1000 through 1100 blocks of West Albion Avenue

 

Approved: September 2018

Ward: 49
Alderman: Moore
Neighborhood: Rogers Park

b. 1940. New York
d. June 28, 2003. Age 63

Near
Her former residence on Albion

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Betty Haynes

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Honorary Betty Haynes Way

Southwest and Northwest corners of North Drake Avenue between West Augusta Boulevard and West Chicago Avenue

 

Approved: May 2018

Ward: 27
Alderman: Burnett
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

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Jerry Kehoe Way

“Jerry” Kehoe was everyone’s favorite neighbor and fix-it-guy.

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Honorary Jerry Kehoe Way

North McVicker Avenue, between West Montrose and West Sunnyside

 

Approved: 2018

Ward: 38
Alderman: Sposado
Neighborhood: Portage Park

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Facebook: For the Love of Jerry

Isabel Lopez

Isa, Isabel Lopez, was a teenager and dancer who died from cancer. Her image was featured in a national awareness campaign for the American Cancer Society.

Alumni
Byrne Elementary School
Queen of Peace High School
St. Lawrence High School

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Honorary Isabel Lopez Way

5200 South Rutherford Avenue

 

Approved: 2018

Ward: 23
Alderman: Silvana Tabares
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge

Dedicated: September 20, 2019

b. February 13, 2000
d. September 2017

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Miguel Sosa

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Honorary Miguel Sosa Way

2700 block of North Parkside Avenue, from West Schubert Avenue to West Diversey Avenue

 

Approved: 2016

Ward: 30
Alderman: Reboyas
Neighborhood: Belmont Cragin

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Edward G. Irvin

Edward G. Irvin was a journalist and founder of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraterity. The Edward G. Irvin Foundation was founded in 2001, it is the philanthropic division of the Chicago Alumni of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Founder Edward Giles Irvin Speech (by Kenny McCain)

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Honorary Edward G. Irvin Way

East 67th Street, from South Marquette Road to South Rhodes Avenue

 

Approved: June 2017

Ward: 20
Alderman: Cochran
Neighborhood: Englewood

b. 1893. Indiana
d. 1983

Near
Edward G. Irvin Foundation

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Martha Lavey Way

Martha Lavey was the Artistic Director of Chicago’s famous Steppenwolf Theater Company for twenty years. She was also an actor. Her first performance with Steppenwolf was in 1981 a production of “Savages” by John Malkovitch. Martha appeared in many productions in Chicago theater including: Goodman, Victory Gardens, Remains, and Northlight Theaters. She joined the company at Steppenwolf in 1993 and became the Artistic Director in 1995. During this time Steppenwolf became a theater which introduced Tony Award winning productions and performances destined for Broadway. It became an an incubator and launching pad for new works and highly acclaimed remakes established works.

Alumni
Northwestern University, BS, MA, Doctorate

YouTube, Honorary Chicago Playlist: Martha Lavey

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Honorary Martha Lavey Way

1650 N. Halsted Street

 

Approved: 2017

Ward: 43
Alderman: Smith
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

b. February 20, 1957. Kansas
d. April 2017. Age 60. Chicago

Near
Steppenwolf Theater
1650 N. Halsted

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Steppenwolf

New York Times

American Theater

IMDB

Donald Sansone Way

Lance Corporal Donald Frank Sansone served in the Vietnam War and died in battle.

Veteran: Marines, Vietnam

Alumni
St. Edwards School
Schurz High School (Football Lineman of the Year)

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Honorary Donald Sansone Way

4000-4199 N. Kolmar

 

Approved: 2017

Ward: 45
Alderman: Arena
Neighborhood: Portage Park

b. July 26, 1948
d. November 6, 1967. Age 19. Vietnam

Near
His residence

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The Wall of Faces

James "Jimmy" Tavolino Way

Honorary James “Jimmy” Tavolino Way

South Carpenter Street from West Vernon Park Place to West Cabrini Street

 

Approved: May 2018
Ward: 25
Alderman: Solis
Neighborhood: Little Italy

b. September 29, 1980
d. September 3, 2017. Age 36

Near
Pompei Bakery
1531 W. Taylor Street

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Irma and Willie Pickens Way

Willie Pickens was a famous Chicago Jazz Pianist. His wife Irma, was his producer.

He taught music theory and performance throughout his career including: a collaboration between public high schools and Ravinia, and at Northern Illinois University.

Other collaborations included major Jazz Festivals around the world, the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, and the Willie Pickens Trio.

YouTube playlist: Willie Pickens. Honorary Chicago channel

Willie - Alumni
Milwaukee Conservatory of Music
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Veteran: U.S. Army, Army band -Clarinet

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Honorary Irma and Willie Pickens Way

5600 S. Kimbark Avenue

Approved: 2018

 

Ward: 5
Alderman: Hairston
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

Dedicated: December 2, 2018

Willie
b. 1931. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
d. December 2017. Age 86

Irma
d. 2015

Near
Their residence for more than 40 years

Mural of Willie Pickens by artist Desi Mundo, between the auditorium doors of Ray School
5631 S. Kimbark Avenue

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Hyde Park Historical Society

YouTube playlist - Willie Pickens

Henrietta W. Robinson Way

Henrietta was the pastor of the New Jerusalem Pentecostal Church and a community leader in the Englewood neighborhood for fifty years. She became pastor in 1974. She had been an active member of the church for several years before she was called to the ministry. Henrietta led a range of programs for the community health and wellbeing, and Bible study, and started a Women’s Day in 1968.

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Honorary Pastor Henrietta W. Robinson Way

6200 block of South May Street

 

Approved: October 2018

Ward: 16
Alderman: Foulkes
Neighborhood: Englewood

d. March 6, 2001

Near
6201 S. May Street
New Jerusalem Pentecostal Church

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Emiliano and Judith Cruz Way

Emiliano and Judith Cruz were great neighbors to the Humboldt Park neighborhood. They were born in Puerto Rico.

Honorary Mr. & Mrs. Emiliano & Judith Cruz Way

1200 to 1400 North California Avenue

 

Approved: 2018

Ward: 26
Alderman: Maldonado
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

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Rita Simo Way

Rita Simo was the founder of the People’s School of Music in Chicago, an organization offering free music lessons to people who would not otherwise be able to afford them. Rita was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to attend the Julliard School of Music. She took her vows as a Catholic nun and taught music at Rosary College. She left the order to fulfill her dream of opening her own music school. In 1976 she started the People’s Music School in a former beauty salon, staffed by volunteers and the donation of a baby grand piano. The school expanded to Bronzeville, Back of the Yards and Albany Park neighbohoods. Rita retired in 2001. She remained a board member of the Jane Addams Senior Caucus and a Life Trustee of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

YouTube playlist: Rita Simo. Honorary Chicago

Alumni
Julliard School of Music
Boston University, D.M.A. Music Performance

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Honorary Rita Simo Way

Eastwood Avenue at Sheridan Road

 

Approved: 2001

Ward:
Alderman:
Neighborhood: Uptown
Ceremony: 2002

b. 1934. Dominican Republic
d. September 22, 2020. Age 86. Chicago

Near
People’s School of Music

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Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Tribune

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Theresa M. Petty-Philpot Way

Theresa was a long time physical education instructor for the Chicago Park District at Sherman Park. She also has a decorating service, Theresa’s Gifted Handz Decorating.

Alumni
Tilden Tech High School
Illinois State University

Honorary Theresa M. Petty-Philpot Way

West 52nd Street from South Loomis Boulevard to South Racine Avenue

 

Approved: January 2017

Ward: 20
Alderman: Cochran
Neighborhood: Back of the Yards

Near
Sherman Park

Unveiling: April 22, 2017

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Reverend Homer Gardner Way

Reverend Homer Gardner was the pastor of the Sun Rise Missionary Baptist Church. After serving in the Army, he moved to Chicago in 1957 and was an active member of the Church including Sunday School teacher, choir, treasurer, and Deacon. Until his retirement in 2000, he had a career as a metallurgist in the metals and steel industry. Homer was called to the ministry in 1977. He served as Pastor of Sun Rise Baptist Church from 1978 until his retirement in 2016.

Alumni
Army Academy
Illinois Institute of Technology, Metalurgy
LaSalle Extension University, Law
Carolina University of Theology, Masters

Veteran: Army

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Honorary Reverend Homer Gardner Way

South Kilbourn Avenue between West Gladys Avenue and West Van Buren Street

 

Approved: September 2020

Ward: 28
Alderman: Ervin
Neighborhood: West Garfield Park

b. July 29, 1937 in Mississippi, Tallahatchie County
d. March 23, 2019

Near
Sun Rise Baptist Church
351 S. Kilbourn Avenue

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Edward J. Schmit, Jr. Way

For fourty-seven years, Edward Schmit was the owner of the Teddy Bear Day Care, which grew to six centers in the Southwest Chicago area including Little Bear for infants and the Big Bear Day Camp program. He was on the board of directors of the St. Rita High School (his Alma Mater), and the Valentine Boys & Girls Club. Ed had retired from the Continental Can Company where he worked in facilities. He had been a benefactor to the Gage Park baseball and to the neighborhood throughout his life; Ed grew up in Gage Park, and where he and his wife raised their five children.

Alumni
St. Rita’s High School, 1963

It‘s with sadness that we announce the passing of St. Rita graduate and longtime member of the St. Rita Board of Directors, Mr. Ed J. Schmit Jr. '63. Our condolences go to the entire Schmit family.

Ed truly was a Ritaman and his love and support of St. Rita will live on forever pic.twitter.com/C8IW10wq2k

— St. Rita Chicago (@StRitaHS) July 22, 2020

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Honorary Edward J. Schmit, Jr. Way

West 51st Street, both sides of the street, between South Washtenaw Avenue and South Talman Avenue

 

Ward: 14
Alderman: Burke
Neighborhood: Gage Park

b.March 30, 1945
d. July 2020. Age 75

Near
Teddy Bear Day Care
2649 W 51st St

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Lena Marie Nunez Anaya Way

Lena was a 10 year old girl who was watching television with her brother in their grandmother’s apartment when a stray bullet came through the window and killed her. She was the innocent victim of gang violence a block away. A vigil was held by the community the next day.

The releasing of the white balloons pic.twitter.com/FzbEFoeZKI

— Mina Bloom (@mina_bloom_) June 30, 2020

Police have made an arrest in the shooting death of 10-year-old Lena Nunez, who was visiting her grandmother in Logan Square in late June when shew as shot i...

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Honorary Lena Marie Nunez Anaya Way

West Dickens Avenue, from North Drake Avenue to North St. Louis Avenue

 

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

b. September 7, 2009
d. June 28, 2020. Age 10. Chicago

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Block Club

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WBEZ

Ramona Rouse Way

Ramona Marquitta Rouse owned and operated the Salon Pastiche in the Rogers Park neighborhood for 23 years. She supported local artists through Sungold Pastiche, the Roman Susan Art Foundation has a tribute art installation at the salon. Ramona was born in Chicago in the Old Town neighborhood, and grew up in in the early scattered site public housing integrated in Lincoln Square. She easily befriended her customers and neighbors and was well regarded in the community.

Alumni
Immaculate Conception Grammar School
Lincoln Park High School
National Lewis University
Pivot Point Academy

Dignity Memorial: Tribute video

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Honorary Ramona Rouse Way

Loyola Avenue between Sheridan Road and Glenwood Avenue

 

Approved: September 2020

Ward: 49
Alderman: Haddon
Neighborhood: Rogers Park

b. September 15. Chicago
d. January 4, 2020. Chicago

Near
Salon Pastiche 1226 W. Loyola Avenue

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