n United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
n United States athlete who won gold medals at the Olympics for his skill in sprinting and jumping (born in 1961)
n United States explorer and soldier who lead led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River (1774-1809)
n United States labor leader who was president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1920 to 1960 and president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations from 1935 to 1940 (1880-1969)
n United States novelist who satirized middle-class America in his novel Main Street (1885-1951)
n English critic and novelist; author of theological works and of books for children (1898-1963)
Lewis: Loyalty to public schools should rival that of Cubs fans Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis wants people to rally around the city’s public schools like loyal Chicago Cubs fans. Lewis made the analogy in a speech titled “On Baseball and Budgets” that she delivered at a City Club luncheon Tuesday. “When the Cubs lose a game, they don’t call for Wrigley Field to close down,” Lewis said. “They don’t want the entire team dismantled. And despite ...
June 19, 2013 - WBEZ 91.5 Chicago