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Cultural heroes
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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. Plus: 
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 Mahoney22. 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
Time Out Chicago / Issue 187 : Sep 25–Oct 1, 2008
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What about artist Tony Fitzpatrick?
This list is NOT complete without photographer Victor Skrebneski.
What about Barack & Michelle?
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.
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?
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.