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1. Joan Cusack, movie actress and on television.
2.Gary Sinise, actor.
3. John Belushi, comedian on "Saturday Night Live" and in the movie, "Animal House".
4. Jim Belushi (John's brother), movies and has his own TV Situation Comedy.
5. Ann Margaret, movie star.
6. Oprah Winfrey, a talk show hostess and in movies.
7. Michael Jordan, the all-time greatest basketball star.
8. David Schwimmer, Situation Comedy, "Friends".
9. Chris Farley, before his death, was a comedian on "Saturday Night Live".
10. Dennis Franz, "NYC Blue"
11. Joe Mantegna, movies such as "The Godfather"
12. Tom Bosley, father on the situation comedy, "Happy Days".
13. John Mahoney, father in the situation comedy, "Fraiser".
14. John Malkovich who is a movie star.
15. Jami Gertz , TV and movie star.
16. Laurie Metcalf movies and was the sister in situation comedy, "Roseanne"
17. Harrison Ford, born in Chicago.
18. Kevin Anderson,movies and TV.
"Sleeping With the Enemy" movie and drama on TV called, "Nothing's Sacred".
19. Walt Disney born in Chicago.
20. Robin Williamscomedian, born in Chicago
21. Ernest Hemingway, author
22. Gwendolyn Brooks, Pulitzer Price in poetry
23. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator
24. Marlee Matlin, Oscar for acting role
25. Shel Silvertstein, author of children's books.
26. Bill Murray, Sat. Night Life and movies.
There are many others.
I feel that Second City Comedy Troupe has much to do with so many successful people. It's a great training ground. Leave a Comment Other Contact: go to movies; watch TV
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Chicagoans struck me as more laid back and outwardly friendly than New Yorkers. Most NY'ers will stop and help if you ask for directions, but Chicagoans are more likely to talk with you while NY'ers will stare straight ahead. Chicago is less fast paced than New York. There's a lot to do here, but people don't appear to be rushing at the breakneck pace NY'ers seem to maintain 24/7.
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While walking around the area of Chicago's famous "Loop" we came upon a group of firemen on each corner with their rubber boots in hand. I hollered to everyone in my party to "Fill the Boot!" The firemen use this method of collecting donations for the various charities they support. You will see this a lot in communities that have volunteer fire departments use this for departmental fund raisers, however for the City of Chicago fire department this was their annual Christmastime to "fill the boot" for the underprivileged children and homeless of Chicago. So if you are suprised when a firemen thrusts his rubber boot in your direction (hopefully it will be off his foot) make sure you "fill the boot" for these guys. Leave a Comment
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As a large city, you will constantly find people putting on some show along the sidewalks.
Just keep alert!
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What can I say? Chicago is a big city but is also midwestern, with all the 'down-home' values. So some people are rude and some people are really nice. I'm always happy to help with directions if asked--most people are. Leave a Comment
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 by Don_Bodie
Don't feel as though you must behave in any special way. Simply be polite, courteous, and careful, and all will be well. In restaurants, tip should be between %15 and %20. Keep an ear out for the very nasal Chicago accent. Nearly any Chicago Police officer should have one.
Part of Chicago's charm is the general comradery of its citizens. Most people you will meet will be helpful and amicable. Much of Chicago's image is that of wholesome Americana and working-class pathos.
It's other side is reflected in the vast cultural diversity of the population that has migrated here for over two centuries and the international importance it holds with having one of the busiest airports in the country.
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Most Chicagoans are friendly, helpful people. However, there are some who dislike insulting their pizzas. Never go to a pizza parlour and insult the food. The two parlours we visited had fairly good pizza, but a chaperone disliked his, and he complained. The server and manager were deeply insulted by this. Leave a Comment
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Tips that state that Chicagoans retain their Midwestern values are somewhat correct. I believe the courtesy and politeness of the typical Chicagoan or Chicago suburbanite is indicative of "the friendly Midwest". However, many Chicagoans and suburbanites agree that if they didn't live here, they couldn't live anywhere else in the Midwest. That's because Chicago presents a cosmopolitan nature more similar to larger cities on the coasts than to any other city in the Midwest. The multitude of shopping, dining, cultural, and sports options here are unparalleled. If life on the coasts is getting to you or you just need a change of scenery, give Chicago a try!
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