The suburbs have been home to some of the greatest writers, actors, sports stars and business pioneers of the past 150 years. Here, we highlight a wide range of people who were born or lived in the area during influential periods of their lives. Some you know well; others might surprise you.
With the news of the indictments of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and others, including Quincy native and former State Representative Mike McClain, I wondered about the most corrupt politicians in the history of the state of Illinois.
With the news of the indictments of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and others, including Quincy native and former State Representative Mike McClain, I wondered about the most corrupt politicians in the history of the state of Illinois.