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 | The foodies: Literal tastemakers, they make our city second to none as a culinary destination. |
 | The musicians: From the clubs to the recording studios, these heroes create the sounds of Chicago. |
 | The page-turners: In books and in pictures, our literary history lives on thanks to these ink-stained artists. |
 | The players: While trodding the boards at storefronts and stages, they make us laugh, cry and think. |
 | The builders: Whether they're creating a skyscraper or local institution, they make the city work. |
 | Roger & Chaz: For one of the world’s most revered film critics and his steadfast wife, naming their Chicago heroes begins and ends with each other. |
 | Studs Terkel: He's our heroes' hero. Our salute to the man who tells Chicago's stories. |
 | Fab faux: From Dick Tracy to Punky Brewster, these fictional Chicagoans are hereby inducted into the city’s nonexistent hall of fame. |
 | Late great heroes: They may be gone, but their legacies are not forgotten. |
| Who are your heroes?: Did we miss your favorite? Think our list is crap? Tell us who would be on your list of Chicago's cultural heroes. | |
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 | Letter from the editor: Our editor-in-chief, Frank Sennett, talks about how our heroes list came to be, and the 40th anniversary of Time Out. |
 | Meet the neighbors: We're not the only ones celebrating. See who made the covers of Time Out New York and Time Out London. |
 | Cover gallery: Who are Time Out's international heroes? Check out the covers of our magazines around the world. |
40th around the world: For more coverage of Time Out's 40th anniversary see our sister sites Time Out New York and Time Out London.
| 1. Billy Corgan 2. Roger Ebert 3. Jesse Jackson Jr. 4. Stuart Dybek 5. Christie Hefner 6. Grant Achatz 7. Chris Ware 8. James Cuno 9. Bobby Rush 10. Harold Ramis 11. Ernie Banks 12. Richard M. Daley 13. Jay Ryan 14. Steve Albini 15. Charlie Trotter 16. Modesto Tico Valle 17. Lupe Fiasco 18. Carol Marin 19. Jerry Springer 20. Buddy Guy 21. John Mahoney | 22. Alpana Singh 23. Stephanie Izard 24. Alex Kotlowitz 25. Jackie Taylor 26. Tracy Letts 27. Aleksandar Hemon 28. Andrew Alexander 29. Kelly Leonard 30. Jeanne Gang 31. Martha Lavey 32. Achy Obejas 33. Lou Conte 34. Mick Napier 35. Charna Halpern 36. Bruce Finkelman 37. Bettina Richards 38. Ken Vandermark 39. Stanley Tigerman 40. Joe Shanahan 41. Joe Meno |
Angeline
Fri, Nov 14, 08, at 3:28pm
What about Barack & Michelle?
Toni
Mon, Oct 06, 08, at 10:46am
I'm disappointed that you feaured people like Jesse jackson, Jr. and Bobby Rush who are up for re-election in the weeks to come. There are far more important African American people from this city that actually accomplish something.
Janine Marzett
Sun, Oct 05, 08, at 6:44pm
I am disappointed that you left out a icon to the African-American community - Johnson Publishing Company and it's current owner, Linda Johnson-Rice, daughter of it's founder, John H. Johnson. When she first got married in the 80's her wedding was considered part of "Chicago Royalty". Most importantly, Johnson Publishing Company is the #1 Black Owned Publishing company in the WORLD, has been headquartered in Chicago throughout it's entire existence. Playboy made it , where's Ebony/Jet magazines?
Randy
Mon, Sep 29, 08, at 2:48pm
I was terribly surprised that of your list of cultural heroes failed to include, Michael Kutza, who founded the Chicago International Film Festival 44 years ago and screens over 150 films from around the globe each year. Not to mention the celebrities that have walked the red carpet at Chicago's doorsteps thanks to Mr. Kutza. Truly an unfortunate over sight. The 44th Chicago International Film Festival is October 16 - 29, 2008.
