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Body of Christ Deliverance Ministries

Linda Zabors

Since 1982, Body of Christ Deliverance Ministries has run an outreach training center with the mission

“To teach the word of God, train the Body on how to apply the word of God and send them out so that souls can be saved, healed, delivered and set free.”


Honorary Body of Christ Deliverance Ministries Way

115th Street between South Union Street and South Halsted Street

 

Approved: November 2021

Ward: 34
Alderman: Carrie Austin
Neighborhood: West Pullman

Body of Christ Deliverance Ministries Outreach Training Center
741 W. 115th Street


Albert D. Tyson, III

Linda Zabors

Reverend Albert D. Tyson, III was the former Pastor of St. Stephens African Methodist Episcopal Church in Chicago and the Presiding Elder of the 4th Episcopal District.

Reverend served on several civic, educational, and health boards in addition to his ecumenical leadership positions. He was a member of the NAACP and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Alumni:
Garrett Evangelical Seminary, Evanston, Illinois
Monrovia College, Liberia - Honorary Degree
Newark State College, New Jersey


Honorary Presiding Elder Albert D. Tyson, III. Way

North Albany Street at West Washington Boulevard

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 27
Alderman: Burnett
Neighborhood: East Garfield Park

St. Stephen AME Church
3042 W. Washington Boulevard


b. June 26, 1948
d. June 21, 2019. Age 70.


Source
https://www.thechristianrecorder.com/transition-of-rev-albert-d-tyson-iii-1948-2019/

Brandon William McGhee

Linda Zabors

Brandon was a 23-year old artist who was killed in a random act of gun violence. He was a good person who looked out for others. A classmate described him as a “beautiful soul.” He had played basketball and football at Lake View High School and worked at WhirlyBall, an entertainment center.

A mural in Brandon’s honor has been painted at the Logan Square Blue Line Station by local artist and friend of Brandon’s family, Tyrue “Slang” Jones.

Alumni:
Lake View High School


Honorary Brandon William McGhee Way

West Homer Street from North Western Avenue to North Rockwell Street

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 1
Alderman: La Spata
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

d. 2020. Age 23


Kids Korna

Linda Zabors

Kidz Korna is an organization serving at-risk children in Chicago to reduce violence and abuse. Programs include outreach, playground building, intergenerational mentoring, and video production. Kidz Korna and founder, Delece Williams, have been recognized by several Chicago Mayors and government officials including President Barack Obama.


Honorary Kids Korna Way

South Ashland between 79th Street and 80th Street

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 21
Alderman: Brookins
Neighborhood: South Side


Dan O'Donnell

Linda Zabors

Dan O’Donnell was the owner of Armitage Hardware and a long time supporter of Irish students. Dan became an owner of Armitage Hardware in 1967. The original store from 1896 had been for general merchandise before it became a hardware store in 1922 under previous owners. Dan and his wife, Kathleen, lived above the store and bought and restored historic properties in the area. The O’Donnell’s quite literally helped rebuild Lincoln Park from a gang ridden, run down neighborhood residential and commercial area, to the beautifully restored and prosperous neighborhood it is today.

He started to employ Irish students who were on work visas and staying at a nearby youth hostel. This became a decades long collaboration; through the years he helped thousands of Irish exchange students with summer employment and housing.

Dan was an invaluable support to the neighborhood residents and businesses. He was the go-to guy and would be found giving words of support or a hand shoveling snow. He would also organize support for the local food pantries, for hurricane relief all over the country, and for medical support for young travelers. Dan offered whatever support he could for anyone in need.

50-Year member of the Kiwanis Club of Lakeview


Honorary Dan O’Donnell Way

900 West Armitage Avenue

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 43
Alderman: Smith
Neighborhood: Old Town

Armitage Hardware
925 W. Armitage Avenue

d. January 19, 2021. Age 80.


Source

DePaul

https://coordinateproperties.com/blog/2021/4/29/april-2021-newsletter

Yulelander Seals

Linda Zabors

Yuleander Seals, “YOLO 150” as he was known, was a City worker who died while performing his duties; he was hit by a service vehicle.


Honorary Yulelander “YOLO 150” Seals Way

100 W. 53rd street

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 3
Alderman: Dowell
Neighborhood: Washington Park


Source

James F. Graziano

Linda Zabors

Third generation Italian food wholesale and retailer. J.P Graziano Grocery Company was started in 1937 by his grandfather Vincenzo Graziano who emigrated from Sicily.


Honorary James F. Graziano Way

901 W. Randolph Street

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 27
Alderman: Burnett
Neighborhood:

J.P. Graziano
901 W. Randolph Street


Sister Patty Fillenwarth

Linda Zabors

Sister Patricia Fillenwarth was a member of the Humboldt Park community for more than 37 years. She served as Director of Providence Family Services for 24 years and was a bilingual counselor. She started the Providence Family Services Center in 1994. This expanded to include an “After-School Homework Club,” tutoring programs, English as a second language, computer classes, and citizenship classes.

Previously she had been a teacher and then Principal of the Maternity Blessed Virgin Mary elementary school, she taught in Washington DC and in her home town of Indianapolis. In 1971 Sister Patty served as a missionary in Peru for 6 years.

Sister Patty, previously Sister Joseph Monica, joined Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary’s of the Woods in 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Here is her writing Every Day is a Gift and also a poem of gratitude following a 2012 Rummage Sale fundraiser.

Alumna:
Northeastern Illinois University


Honorary Sister Patty Fillenwarth Way

1400 and 1500 North Monticello Avenue

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 26
Alderman: Maldonado
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

Providence Family Services
1540 N. Monticello Avenue

b. September 1, 1940
d. January 7, 2020. Age 79.


Source
https://spsmw.org/sister-profile/patricia-fillenwarth/

Raul R. Montes, Sr.

Linda Zabors

Raul Montes was a civic leader and activist in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. He was the Superintendent of the 22nd Ward for Streets and Sanitation from 1990 until he retired in 2010. Raul established block clubs which improved the homes and made the neighborhood safer for children and the elderly. Previously, Raul worked for the Chicago Department of Aviation and the Chicago Department of Human Services. City Council Member, “Chuy” Garcia, appointed Raul a Democratic Precinct Captain for the 6th Precinct. “Chuy” later became US Rep Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.

He came to the US from Chihuahua, Mexico in 1965 and worked at Marshall Field’s department store on State Street as a busboy. By 1967 he worked at Western Electric, where he met his wife. They raised their three children in the Little Village neighborhood.


Honorary Raul R. Montes, Sr. Way

South Kolin between 26th Street and 27th Street

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 22
Alderman: Rodriguez
Neighborhood: Little Village

b. August 9, 1948. Chihuahua, Mexico
d. Age 72. COVID-19


Michael A. Specialle

Linda Zabors

Michael Aloysius Specialle was a member of the Park Ridge Police Department in Norwood Park.


Honorary Michael A. Specialle Way

6000 N. Nasseau

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 41
Alderman: Napolitano
Neighborhood: Norwood Park

b. December 30, 1993
d. August 13, 2020. Age 26.


Source

https://www.chicagolandcremationoptions.com/obituary/michael-specialle

Jeff Troglia

Linda Zabors

Jeff “Trogs” Troglia served for twelve years as a Chicago Police Officer.


Honorary Jeff “Trogs” Troglia Way

South Drake Avenue between 108th and 109th Streets

 

Approved: 2021

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

d. March 5, 2021. Age 38. Chicago


Harold Bone CPD

Linda Zabors

Harold Wayne Bone retired from the Chicago Police Department after 31 years of service and numerous commendations and awards. He was well respected among his peers and lived a life of service to his City and his profession. He was a talented officer and was keenly aware of situations and able to address any challenge he faced.

He loved his job, his family, his animals, oldies music, and playing cards.


Honorary Harold Bone C.P.D. Way

West Brodman Avenue between North Chester and North Potawatomie

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 38
Alderman: Sposato
Neighborhood: Norridge

d. March 17, 2021. Age 66.


Source: Obituary

Kurt A. Krueger

Linda Zabors

Corporal Kurt A. Kruger was a Marine 1980-1984 who served in Grenada and Lebanon conflicts; after his years of service he returned to Chicago delivered mail with the U.S. Post Office for thirty years.

Kurt grew up in the Chrysler Village neighborhood of Chicago and later raised his own family nearby.

Alumnus:
St. Laurence High School
St. Symporosa Elementary School

Veteran: Marines - Grenada, Lebanon


Honorary CPL Kurt A. Krueger Way

West 63rd Place at South Latrobe Avenue

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 13
Alderman: Quinn
Neighborhood: West Lawn

b. July 2, 1962
d. December 22, 2019. Age 57


Our Lady of Victory

Linda Zabors

Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church was founded in 1906 at 4444 North Laramie Avenue and was a fixture in the community for over one hundred years. It became one of the largest parishes on the Northwest side of Chicago. Father Francis Chickozki was the first Pastor. The Our Lady of Victory School was open from 1910-2016. In the original school building, the nuns lived on the third floor, above the classrooms.

Our Lady of Victory Church held its final mass on June 13, 2021 with Reverend Michael Wyrzykowski and merged with the Saint Pascal and Saint Bartholomew Parishes.


Honorary Our Lady of Victory Way

North Laramie Avenue from West Agatite Avenue to West Sunnyside Avenue

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 38
Alderman: Sposato
Neighborhood: Portage Park/Jefferson Park

Our Lady of Victory
5212 W. Agatite Avenue
4444 N. Laramie


Source

http://www.olvchicago.org
https://nadignewspapers.com/2020/12/19/%EF%BB%BFour-lady-of-victory-church-in-jefferson-park-to-close-by-late-2021-property-could-eventually-be-sold/

Saint Thecla

Linda Zabors

Saint Thecla Church and School



Honorary Saint Thecla Way

6700 West Devon Avenue

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 41
Alderman: Napolitano
Neighborhood: Norwood Park


Source

Cindy Proyer

Linda Zabors

Cindy was a long-time resident and well known neighbor on Hermitage Avenue who helped shape and define the neighborhood with her welcoming and friendly ways.


Honorary Cindy Proyer Way

North Hermitage Ave from Glenlake to Granville Road

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 40
Alderman: Vasquez
Neighborhood: Edgewater

b. April 21, 1947
d. August 8, 2021. Age 74.


Sanford and Carol Goldman

Linda Zabors

Long time residents of Rogers Park who were leaders of the Community Council and well known by young and old alike. Sanford “Sandy” wrote an opinion blog about neighborhood matters and was a local activist. He had worked for Broyhill Furniture for 25 years and had been the owner of a local video store, and ran the “Hi Neighbor Day” carnival. Carol worked on projects for seniors, housing resources, and fundraising for the community, and was a member of the garden club. They traveled the world together and were a very social couple.


Honorary Goldman Way

North Ashland Avenue between Touhy Avenue and Estes Avenue

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 49
Alderman: Hadden
Neighborhood: Rogers Park

Carol
d. June 14, 2021. Age 84.
Sanford
d. June 24, 2021. Age 89.


Source
https://rogerspark.org/home.html

Jack Rosenberg

Linda Zabors

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


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


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

Carlos Rosas

Linda Zabors

Manager of Calumet Fisheries restaurant for more than 25 years.

Education

Hospitality Institute of Chicago
George Washington High School
Marsh Grade School


Honorary Carlos Rosas Drive

East 95th between South Chicago and Avenue N

 

Approved: June 2021

Ward: 10
Alderman: Garza
Neighborhood: South Chicago/South Deering

Near Calumet Fisheries restaurant


d. July 20, 2020. Age 41.


Source
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/22/21334407/calumet-fisheries-carlos-rosas-obituary

https://chicago.eater.com/2020/7/24/21335613/calumet-fisheries-manager-carlos-rosas-obituary-intel

https://news.wttw.com/2021/02/18/chicago-tonight-your-neighborhood-south-deering

https://calumetfisheries.com/