Cynthia Rowley
The suburbs have been home to some of the greatest writers, actors, sports stars and business pioneers of the past 150 years.
Our list includes Oscar winners, Olympians and important historical figures — from the presidential candidate who came closest to shattering “that highest and hardest glass ceiling” for women to the reporter known for exposing Watergate.
There are dozens of other names we could have included. But we did our best to 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.
If you feel we missed someone important, tell us at youcandobetter@dailyherald.com.
In no particular order, here they are. Read and enjoy.
Richard Duchossois — The businessman — who died earlier this year at the age of 100 — bought Arlington Park Race Track in 1983, and rebuilt it after a devastating fire in 1985.
Veronica Roth — The best-selling author of the “Divergent” novels, set in a dystopian Chicago and turned into movies, grew up in Barrington and graduated from Barrington High School.
Henry Paulson — The Barrington Hills native built a successful career in banking, including as CEO for Goldman Sachs. As Secretary of the Treasury under President George W. Bush, he was a key figure in helping stabilize the economy after the 2008 meltdown.
Cynthia Rowley — A native of Barrington, the fashion designer is known for a look described as “pretty-meets-sporty.” She appeared as a guest judge on “America’s Next Top Model” and “Project Runway.”
Terry Moran — The senior news correspondent for ABC News based in Washington, D.C., grew up in Mount Prospect and Barrington Hills.
Jim Gaffigan — The comedian, who spent part of his childhood in Elgin and Barrington, boasts an impressive resume as standup comedian, actor, writer, best-selling author and sitcom star.
Gary Fencik — The Barrington High School grad played college ball at Yale, then starred for the Bears from 1976 to 1987. The safety holds a franchise record for interceptions with 38.
Read the full Daily Herald article here.
Just when you thought this article might be serious, they threw in Walsh 🤦♀️ Seriously? A has been rep after 2 years with the poopiest radio show in the history of radio. Imagine where we’d be if the right guy had won the republican nomination.