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Sean Hayes is an actor, comedian, and producer and best known for playing Jack McFarland on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award, four SAG Awards, one American Comedy Award, and earned six Golden Globe nominations. Sean has also starred in two shows on Broadway and currently starring in the podcast Smartless.

Billy Williams is a former left fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1976, playing primarily for the Chicago Cubs. He was named the National League’s Rookie of the Year in 1961 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987. In 1980, Williams and his family moved to Glen Ellyn and he began working as a coach for the Cubs, which he did for nearly two decades. Williams still lives in Glen Ellyn today.

Amy Carlson is an actor, best known for her roles in both television and film including projects such as Blue Bloods, Third Watch and Too Big to Fail. Carlson grew up in Glen Ellyn and is a proud alumna of Glenbard West High School, where she excelled at track and field. She has been honored for her humanitarian efforts and work for gender equality. She also loves being a mom to her two children, coaching softball and continuing her activism.  

John Belushi, born in Wheaton, John is an American icon of comedy and acting who led the comedy revolution of the 1970’s. His success as an original cast member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) helped put Second City on a national stage. Throughout his career, John’s love of music integrated into his work leading into a collaboration with SNL cast member, Dan Aykroyd creating the Blues Brother, a film which opened up Illinois as a viable film location. 

Billy Corgan is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and professional wrestling promoter. He is best known as the lead singer, primary songwriter, guitarist, and only permanent member of the rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. He is currently the owner and promoter of the National Wrestling Alliance.

Little Orphan Annie a spunky curly-red-haired 11-year-old orphan, was immortalized in a 1924 Chicago Tribune comic strip by Lombardian Harold Gray.

Lamorne Morris is a professional actor, comedian, and television personality known for performing at Chicago’s famed comedy club, The Second City, appearing as a series regular on the television sitcom, “New Girl”, starring in the comedy series “Woke”, and having roles in numerous movies, including “Game Night” and “Jumanji: The Next Level.”

Jim Belushi born in Wheaton, has been featured in over 75 films and TV shows. Jim Belushi is an actor, comedian, writer, and musician who adores performing before a live audience. He is best known for the role of Jim on the sitcom According to Jim, television role on Saturday Night Live and Twin Peaks.

Gary Sinise is an actor and has earned numerous accolades for his work in film, television, and theatre. Sinise is best known for his roles in Apollo 13, Of Mice and Men, and Forrest Gump. He attended Glenbard West High School for a few years before eventually moving and graduating from Highland Park High School. Sinise is a supporter of veterans’ organizations and frequently performs in USO tours around the world in the Lt. Dan Band. In 2011, he formed the Gary Sinise Foundation with the goal to serve and honor military members, veterans, first responders, and their families.