Sa–Sb •
Lou Saban, head coach of NFL's
Buffalo Bills,
Denver Broncos and
New England Patriots •
Adolph J. Sabath, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative 1907–52 (born in Czechoslovakia) •
Bret Saberhagen, pitcher for
Kansas City Royals, 1985
Cy Young winner and
World Series MVP •
Robert Sabonjian, six-term mayor of
Waukegan •
Lenny Sachs, head coach of
Loyola basketball 1923–42 •
Jonathan Sadowski, actor,
Live Free or Die Hard,
Young & Hungry •
Connor Sadzeck, MLB pitcher •
Craig Sager, sportscaster •
Bernard Sahlins, founder of
Second City comedy club •
Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actress,
McMillan & Wife,
Kate & Allie,
Love at First Bite (born in California) •
Pat Sajak, television personality, host of
Wheel of Fortune •
Sol Saks, screenwriter, creator of
Bewitched (botn in New York) •
Sheri Salata, president of
Oprah Winfrey Network (born in Georgia) •
Chic Sale, actor •
Virginia Sale, actress •
Edward S. Salomon, Civil War general, Chicago alderman,
Governor of Washington 1870–72 (born in Denmark) •
Jerome Sally, NFL tackle 1982–88 •
Waldo Salt, Oscar-winning screenwriter,
Midnight Cowboy,
Serpico •
Carmen Salvino, bowler, charter member
PBA Hall of Fame •
Jeff Salzenstein, tennis player •
Tony Sam, comedian •
Bill Sampen, MLB pitcher 1990–94 •
Dave Samuels, musician,
Spyro Gyra •
Don Samuelson, Governor of
Idaho 1967–71 •
Ulises Armand Sanabria, television pioneer •
Kiele Sanchez, actress,
Married to the Kellys,
Related,
Lost •
Ryne Sandberg, Hall of Fame infielder for
Cubs, manager of
Philadelphia Phillies 2013–15 (born in Washington) •
Carl Sandburg, iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and journalist •
Hugh Sanders, actor •
Scott Sanderson, MLB pitcher 1978–96 (born in Michigan) •
Tommy Sands, singer, actor, first husband of
Nancy Sinatra •
Jenny Sanford, banker, first lady of
South Carolina 2003–10 •
George E. Sangmeister, U.S. Representative 1989-95,
Will County district attorney •
Evelyn Sanguinetti, lieutenant governor 2015-19 (born in Florida) •
Olayinka Sanni, pro basketball player •
David Santee, figure skater, two-time Olympian •
Rick Santelli, editor for
CNBC Business News network •
Andrew Santino, comedian, actor, ''
I'm Dying Up Here'' •
Ron Santo, Hall of Fame third baseman for
Cubs and
White Sox, radio sportscaster (born in Washington) •
Horatio Sanz, comedian,
Saturday Night Live •
Abe Saperstein, owner-coach,
Harlem Globetrotters (born in England) •
Lewis Hastings Sarett, chemist and inventor •
Peter Sarsgaard, actor,
An Education,
Shattered Glass,
Kinsey,
Orphan,
Blue Jasmine,
The Batman •
Louis Satterfield, musician with
Earth, Wind & Fire •
Doris E. Saunders, librarian and professor •
Red Saunders, drummer (born in Tennessee) •
Warner Saunders, Chicago television newscaster •
Dan Savage, writer, creator of
Savage Love •
Fred Savage, actor, director,
The Wonder Years,
The Princess Bride,
Austin Powers in Goldmember •
Randy Savage, professional wrestler •
Ted Savage, outfielder for eight MLB teams •
Matt Savoie, Olympic figure skater •
Eugene Sawyer,
Mayor of Chicago 1987–89 (born in Alabama) •
Ken Saydak, blues musician •
Gale Sayers, Hall of Fame running back for
Chicago Bears, athletic director at
SIU in 1970s (born in Kansas) •
Morgan Saylor, actress,
Homeland,
Blow the Man Down,
Novitiate •
George D. Sax, innovative banker
Sc–Sg •
Joseph Scalise, organized crime figure •
J. Young Scammon, early Chicago settler, banker (born in Maine) •
Richard Schaal, actor, first husband of
Valerie Harper •
Wendy Schaal, actress,
American Dad!, ''
It's a Living, Fantasy Island'' •
George Schaefer, Emmy and Tony Award-winning director (born in Connecticut) •
Germany Schaefer, MLB infielder 1901–18 •
Johnny Schaive, infielder for Washington Senators 1958–63 •
Jan Schakowsky, politician (Democrat), U.S. Representative since 1999 •
Ray Schalk, Hall of Fame catcher for
Chicago White Sox •
Andrew H. Schapiro, ambassador to
Czech Republic 2014-17 •
Dan Schatzeder, pitcher for nine MLB teams •
Molly Schaus, two-time Olympic hockey silver medalist (born in New Jersey) •
Paul Scheuring, writer-director,
Prison Break •
Sharm Scheuerman, basketball player and head coach,
Iowa •
Jon Scheyer, basketball player and head coach,
Duke •
Claire Schillace, pro baseball player •
Bobby Schilling, U.S. Representative 2011-13 •
Phyllis Schlafly, conservative activist, author •
Brian Schlitter, pro baseball pitcher •
Fred Schmidt, 1964 Olympic swimming gold medalist •
Harv Schmidt, basketball player and coach at
Illinois •
Karl Patterson Schmidt, herpetologist, zoology curator at
Chicago Natural History Museum •
Lanny D. Schmidt, chemist, inventor, author, professor •
John Michael Schmitz, pro football center •
Aaron Schock, U.S. Representative, resigned from office 2015 (born in Minnesota) •
Red Schoendienst, Hall of Fame second baseman for
St. Louis Cardinals and
Milwaukee Braves •
Russ Schoene, pro basketball player •
Dana Schoenfield, swimmer, 1972 Olympic silver medalist •
Admiral Schofield, small forward for
Washington Wizards (born in England) •
Dick Schofield, MLB infielder for
California Angels and
Toronto Blue Jays •
Ducky Schofield, MLB infielder 1953-71, member of
1960 World Series champion
Pittsburgh Pirates •
Michael Schofield, NFL lineman for
Super Bowl 50 champion
Denver Broncos •
O'Brien Schofield, NFL linebacker for
Super Bowl XLVIII champion
Seattle Seahawks (born in South Carolina) •
John Schommer, basketball Hall of Famer,
University of Chicago •
Jessy Schram, actress,
Falling Skies,
Chicago Med •
Avery Schreiber, actor and comedian •
Dorothy Schroeder, pro baseball player •
Leonard W. Schuetz, U.S. Representative 1931–44 (born in Germany) •
Fred Schulte, MLB outfielder 1927–37 •
Bill Schulz, panelist, producer,
Fox's
Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld •
Don Schulze, MLB pitcher 1983–89 •
Arthur Schultz, five-term mayor of
Joliet •
Joe Schultz, MLB player and manager •
William Schutz, psychologist •
Fred Schmidt, swimmer, gold and bronze medalist in
1964 Summer Olympics, Navy
SEAL •
Tony Schumacher, drag racer, seven-time
NHRA champ •
Joseph Schwantner, composer •
Jim Schwantz, NFL linebacker 1992–98, mayor of
Palatine •
Ed Schwartz, radio personality •
Frederick Schwatka, U.S. Army lieutenant, noted explorer of
northern Canada and
Alaska •
Emma Clara Schweer, oldest elected politician •
Gloria Schweigerdt, professional baseball player •
Gerald Schweighart, police officer,
Champaign mayor 1999-2011 •
Rusty Schwimmer, actress,
Twister,
The Perfect Storm •
Ignaz Schwinn, founder of bicycle company (born in Germany) •
John T. Scopes, teacher, defendant in
Scopes trial (born in Kentucky) •
Thomas N. Scortia, novel adapted as
The Towering Inferno •
Bud Scott, jazz musician (born in Louisiana) •
Mark Scott, actor, host of TV's
Home Run Derby •
Rick Scott, politician (Republican), Governor of
Florida 2011-19, U.S. Senator •
Stefanie Scott, actress, singer,
A.N.T. Farm,
Wreck-It Ralph •
Stuart Scott, ESPN sportscaster •
Walter Dill Scott, psychologist, president of
Northwestern 1920–39 •
Gil Scott-Heron, jazz musician,
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award •
Nancy Scranton, golfer •
Edward Willis Scripps, newspaper publisher, founder of E.W. Scripps Company •
Ellen Browning Scripps, journalist and philanthropist (born in England) •
James E. Scripps, newspaper publisher (born in England) •
Al Sears, saxophonist •
Richard Warren Sears, businessman, co-founder of
Sears, Roebuck and Company (born in Minnesota) •
Amy Sedaris, actress and comedian,
Strangers with Candy,
At Home with Amy Sedaris,
BoJack Horseman •
Cody Sedlock, baseball player, 2016
Big Ten Pitcher of the Year •
E.C. Segar, creator of
Popeye •
Phil Seghi, general manager of
Cleveland Indians 1973-85 •
Harry Gordon Selfridge, department store pioneer, founder of
Selfridges (born in Wisconsin) •
Rose Buckingham Selfridge, Chicago heiress •
Kevin Seitzer, All-Star third baseman,
Atlanta Braves hitting coach •
William Nicholas Selig, motion picture pioneer •
David Seltzer, director and screenwriter,
Punchline,
Shining Through,
Bird on a Wire,
The Omen •
James Semple, U.S. Senator 1843–47 (born in Kentucky) •
Tony Semple, NFL lineman 1994–2002 •
Bill Senn, NFL running back 1926–34 •
Danny Seraphine, drummer,
Chicago •
Mary Servoss, actress,
In This Our Life •
Ike Sewell, pioneer in
Chicago-style pizza (born in Texas) •
Mary Foot Seymour, law reporter, businesswoman, school founder, journalist
Sh •
Shabbona, 19th Century Native American leader •
Shadows of Knight, rock band from
Mt. Prospect •
Dirk Shafer, actor and
Playgirl model •
Tom Shales, Pulitzer Prize-winning TV critic •
John Shalikashvili, U.S. Army general,
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff 1993-97 (born in Poland) •
Ashton C. Shallenberger, Governor of
Nebraska 1909–11, six-term U.S. Representative •
Janet Shamlian, news correspondent for
CBS and
NBC •
Mike Shanahan, head coach of
NFL's
Los Angeles Raiders,
Denver Broncos,
Washington Redskins •
Garry Shandling, comedian and actor,
The Larry Sanders Show •
Howie Shanks, MLB outfielder 1912–25 •
Michael Shannon, actor,
Boardwalk Empire,
Take Shelter,
Revolutionary Road,
Man of Steel (born in Kentucky) •
Terrence Shannon Jr., basketball player,
Illinois •
Daniel B. Shapiro, U.S. Ambassador to
Israel 2011-17 •
Mark Shapiro, executive with
Endeavor talent agency,
Six Flags,
ESPN •
Samuel H. Shapiro, lieutenant governor and 1968–69
Governor of Illinois •
Shannon Sharpe, NFL tight end 1990–2003, three-time Super Bowl champion,
Pro Football Hall of Fame, TV analyst •
Sterling Sharpe, wide receiver,
College Football Hall of Fame,
Green Bay Packers 1988–94, TV analyst •
Frank Shaughnessy, college football player and coach, pro baseball player and executive •
Bernard Shaw, television journalist for
CNN •
Guy L. Shaw, U.S. Representative 1921–25 •
Howard Van Doren Shaw, architect •
Stan Shaw, actor,
The Boys in Company C,
The Great Santini,
Daylight,
Snake Eyes,
Harlem Nights •
William Shawn, editor of
The New Yorker from 1952 to 1987 •
Larry Shay, songwriter, "
When You're Smiling" •
John T. Shayne, milliner •
Aaron Shea, NFL tight end 2000–06 •
John G. Shedd, president of
Marshall Field & Company, philanthropist, founder of
Shedd Aquarium (born in New Hampshire) •
Vincent Sheean, war correspondent and author •
Arthur Sheekman, screenwriter,
Duck Soup,
Some Came Running •
Earl Sheely, 1920s first baseman for
White Sox •
Fulton J. Sheen, Roman Catholic Archbishop and television personality •
Bernard J. Sheil, Roman Catholic Archbishop, founder of
CYO •
Edward Sheldon, playwright •
Sidney Sheldon, author, Oscar-winning screenwriter, producer,
I Dream of Jeannie,
Hart to Hart,
Annie Get Your Gun,
The Other Side of Midnight •
Derek Shelton, manager of
Pittsburgh Pirates •
Sam Shepard, actor, director,
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright,
Fool for Love,
The Right Stuff,
The Pelican Brief,
Baby Boom,
The Notebook •
Jean Shepherd, radio personality, writer and narrator of
A Christmas Story •
Sherri Shepherd, comedian, actress, co-host of
The View •
Trent Sherfield, NFL wide receiver •
Jack Sheridan, MLB umpire 1890–1914 •
Philip Sheridan, Civil War general, led
Great Chicago Fire reconstruction, ran
Washington Park Race Track (born in New York) •
Allan Sherman, comedy writer, song parodist •
Alson Sherman, fire chief,
Mayor of Chicago 1844–45 (born in Vermont) •
Francis Cornwall Sherman, three-term
Mayor of Chicago (born in Connecticut) •
Francis Trowbridge Sherman, Civil War general (born in Connecticut) •
Gene Sherman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist •
Lawrence Yates Sherman, lieutenant governor, U.S. Senator 1913-21 (born in Ohio) •
Brian Sherwin, art critic, curator, writer •
Brad Sherwood, comedian,
Whose Line Is It Anyway? •
James Shields, Irish-born senator of Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri •
Ren Shields, songwriter, "
In the Good Old Summer Time" •
Matthew Shiltz, quarterback in
CFL •
John Shimkus, politician (Republican), U.S. Representative 1997-2021 •
Katherine Shindle, actress and 1998
Miss America •
Kiernan Shipka, actress,
Sally Draper on
Mad Men •
George E. Shipley, U.S. Representative 1959–79 •
William L. Shirer, war correspondent, historian •
Bernie Shively, All-American guard for
Illinois, 1938-67 athletic director at
Kentucky •
Twila Shively, pro baseball player •
William Shockley, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, co-inventor of the transistor •
Vaughn Shoemaker, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist •
Lee Sholem, film director,
The Redhead from Wyoming,
Tarzan and the Slave Girl,
Superman and the Mole Men •
Bobby Short, cabaret singer, pianist and recording artist •
Ed Short, executive with
Chicago White Sox 1950–70 •
Luke Short, novelist •
Rick Short, MLB player and scout •
Gwynne Shotwell, president of
SpaceX •
Brian Shouse, MLB pitcher 1993–2009 •
Bobby Shriver, activist, writer and
California politician •
Maria Shriver, television journalist, author, 2003–11 first lady of
California •
David Shulkin, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs •
Richard B. Shull, actor,
The Fortune,
Unfaithfully Yours •
George P. Shultz,
U.S. Secretary of Labor 1969–70,
Treasury 1972–74,
Secretary of State 1982–89, Chicago professor (born in New York) •
Iman Shumpert, NBA guard 2011-21 •
John Shurna,
Northwestern basketball all-time leading scorer
Si–Sk •
Billy Sianis, founder of
Billy Goat Tavern (born in Greece) •
Drew Sidora, actress, ''
That's So Raven'' •
Thomas Siebel, technology executive, philanthropist •
Don Siegel, film director,
Dirty Harry,
Charley Varrick,
The Shootist,
Invasion of the Body Snatchers, ''
Coogan's Bluff'' •
Jeremy Siegel, professor of finance at
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania •
Casey Siemaszko, actor,
Breaking In,
Of Mice and Men,
NYPD Blue,
Back to the Future parts 1 and 2 •
Nina Siemaszko, actress,
The West Wing,
The American President,
License to Drive,
Sinatra,
Mystery Woman •
Eric Sievers, tight end for
San Diego Chargers 1981–90 •
Jack Sikma, Hall of Fame center for
1979 NBA champion
Seattle SuperSonics •
David Sills, judge, son-in-law of
Ronald Reagan •
Paul Sills, original director of
The Second City •
Joe Silver, actor,
You Light Up My Life,
Deathtrap •
Nate Silver, quarterback of first
Notre Dame undefeated team, 1903 •
Shel Silverstein, cartoonist, screenwriter, author of
children's books •
Ken Silvestri, MLB catcher and coach •
Bobby Simmons, guard for five
NBA teams •
Jade Simmons, concert pianist, 2000
Miss America runner-up •
Liesel Pritzker Simmons, actress, heiress •
Marty Simmons, basketball coach,
Evansville,
Eastern Illinois •
Tony Simmons, NFL wide receiver 1998–2002 •
Bryan W. Simon, film and stage director •
Paul Simon, politician (Democrat), U.S. Senator 1985–97, presidential candidate (born in Oregon) •
Roger Simon, journalist, columnist for
Politico •
Scott Simon, program host for
National Public Radio •
Sheila Simon, law professor, 2011-15 lieutenant governor •
S. Sylvan Simon, film director and producer,
I Love Trouble,
The Fuller Brush Man,
Born Yesterday •
Carole Simpson, radio and TV journalist •
Diane Simpson-Bundy, two-time Olympian in
rhythmic gymnastics •
Edna Oakes Simpson, U.S. Representative 1959–61, widow of
Sid Simpson •
Sid Simpson, transportation executive, U.S. Representative 1943–58 •
Will Simpson, Olympic gold medalist in
equestrian •
Mike Singletary, Hall of Fame linebacker for
Chicago Bears (born in Texas) •
James Singleton, pro basketball player •
Gary Sinise,
Golden Globe and
Emmy Award-winning actor, director, musician,
CSI: NY,
Forrest Gump,
Apollo 13 •
Charlie Siringo, Chicago-based Pinkerton's detective (born in Texas) •
Bob Sirott, radio and TV personality •
Joseph J. Sisco, CIA officer and diplomat •
Gene Siskel, film critic for
Chicago Tribune, co-host of
Siskel & Ebert •
Sister Jean, chaplain and basketball personality at
Loyola •
George Skakel, industrialist, father of
Ethel Kennedy •
William V. Skall, Oscar-winning cinematographer •
Bob Skelton, swimmer,
1924 Olympic gold medalist •
Matt Skiba, musician,
Blink-182 •
Roe Skidmore, 1-for-1 for Cubs in lone
MLB at-bat •
Jeffrey Skilling, former president of
Enron, convicted of multiple federal felony charges •
Tom Skilling, meteorologist for
WGN News •
Cornelia Otis Skinner, actress and author •
Frank Skinner, Oscar-nominated composer •
Jane Skinner, TV journalist, wife of NFL Commissioner
Roger Goodell •
Samuel K. Skinner, U.S. Secretary of Transportation and
White House Chief of Staff for President
George H. W. Bush •
Lou Skizas, MLB outfielder 1956–59 •
Peter Skoronski, offensive lineman for
Northwestern, 11th pick of
2023 NFL draft •
Tony Skoronski, jockey •
Bill "Moose" Skowron, MLB first baseman, five
World Series championships with
New York Yankees •
Victor Skrebneski, photographer
Sl–Sn •
Jack Slade, gunfighter,
Pony Express rider •
Duke Slater, NFL tackle and
College Football Hall of Famer •
John Slater, physicist •
James M. Slattery, U.S. Senate appointee •
Chris Slayton, NFL defensive end •
Martha Sleeper, actress,
Spitfire, ''
The Bells of St. Mary's'' •
Grace Slick, lead singer of
Jefferson Airplane,
Jefferson Starship, composer of "
White Rabbit" •
Blake Sloan, NHL winger 1999–2004 •
Jerry Sloan,
NBA All-Star player and coach for
Chicago Bulls, coach of
Utah Jazz, member of
Hall of Fame •
Gabriel Slonina, pro soccer goalkeeper •
Jeff Sluman, pro golfer (born in New York) •
Albion W. Small, sociologist and university professor (born in Maine) •
Len Small, state treasurer and 1921–29
Governor of Illinois •
Mike Small, pro golfer and coach •
The Smashing Pumpkins, rock band from Chicago •
Anne Smedinghoff, diplomat killed in Afghanistan •
Ralph C. Smedley, founder of
Toastmasters International •
Jack Smiley, basketball player for
Illinois •
Adrian Smith, architect of Chicago's
Trump Tower and Dubai's
Burj Khalifa (world's tallest building) •
Al Smith, basketball player in
ABA 1971–75 •
Al Smith, MLB pitcher 1934–45 •
Art Smith, actor,
In a Lonely Place,
Ride the Pink Horse,
Body and Soul •
Eleanor Sophia Smith, composer, educator •
Frank L. Smith, U.S. Representative 1919–21 •
Giles Alexander Smith, Civil War general, politician (born in New York) •
H. Allen Smith, journalist and humorist,
Rhubarb •
Hal Smith, MLB catcher 1955-64, played for
1960 World Series champion
Pittsburgh Pirates •
Hamilton O. Smith, microbiologist, 1978
Nobel Prize (born in New York) •
Harry Smith, television news journalist •
Henry Justin Smith, editor of
Chicago Daily News •
Jack Smith, MLB outfielder 1915–29 •
Jim Smith, wide receiver, won two Super Bowls with
Pittsburgh Steelers •
John C. Smith, Civil War general, politician (born in Pennsylvania) •
John E. Smith, Civil War general, jeweler (born in Switzerland) •
Joseph Smith, founder of
Latter Day Saint movement (born in Vermont) •
Kellita Smith, actress and model,
The Bernie Mac Show •
Lenzelle Smith Jr., player in
Israel Basketball Premier League •
Lonnie Smith, MLB outfielder, three-time World Series champion •
Lovie Smith, head coach of
Chicago Bears 2004-12,
Illinois 2016-20 (born in Texas) •
Lyall Smith, sports editor and executive •
Patti Smith, singer, songwriter and poet,
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame •
Pinetop Smith, jazz pianist (born in Alabama) •
Ralph Tyler Smith, completed U.S. Senate term of
Everett Dirksen •
Ron Smith, defensive back for five NFL teams •
Sally Smith, mayor of
Juneau, Alaska 2000–03 •
Sandra Smith, reporter for
Fox Business Network •
Sidney Smith, cartoonist •
Tangela Smith, WNBA player 1998-2012,
2007 and
2009 champion •
Theophilus W. Smith, law partner of
Aaron Burr, impeached Illinois Supreme Court justice (born in New York) •
Wendell Smith, sportswriter (born in Michigan) •
Olivia Smoliga, swimmer, NCAA champion and
Olympic gold medalist •
Jake Smolinski, outfielder for
Oakland A's •
Henry Snapp, U.S. Representative 1871–73 (born in New York) •
Howard M. Snapp, U.S. Representative 1903–11 (born in New York) •
Phoebe Snetsinger, bird watcher •
Brian Snitker, manager for
Atlanta Braves, won
2021 World Series •
Carrie Snodgress, Oscar-nominated actress,
Diary of a Mad Housewife,
The Fury, ''
Murphy's Law, Pale Rider'' •
Esther Snyder, co-founder of
In-N-Out Burger •
Franklyn Bliss Snyder, president of
Northwestern University 1939-49 •
Jimmy Snyder, auto racer, runner-up in 1939
Indianapolis 500 •
Martin Snyder, gangster, husband of
Ruth Etting •
Ted Snyder, songwriter, "
Who's Sorry Now?"
So–Ss •
Carol Sobieski, screenwriter,
Annie,
Fried Green Tomatoes, ''
Casey's Shadow, Sarah, Plain and Tall'' •
Ron Sobie, basketball player for
DePaul,
New York Knicks •
Nick Solak, pro baseball player •
Susan Solomon, chemist,
MIT professor,
Nobel Prize winner •
Joey Soloway, TV and film writer, director •
Georg Solti, conductor of
Chicago Symphony Orchestra 1969–91 (born in Hungary) •
Rafael Sorkin, physicist •
Sammy Sosa, outfielder for
White Sox and
Cubs from 1989 to 2004 (born in Dominican Republic) •
Elliot Soto, pro baseball infielder •
David Soul, actor,
Starsky and Hutch,
Here Come the Brides,
The Yellow Rose; singer, "
Don't Give Up on Us" •
Olan Soule, actor •
Soulja Boy, rapper •
Eddie South, jazz violinist (born in Missouri) •
Pete Souza, official White House photographer for Presidents Reagan and Obama (born in Massachusetts) •
Judy Sowinski, skater in
Roller Derby •
Brock Spack, football coach,
Illinois State •
Vince Spadea, tennis player •
Horatio Spafford, lawyer, hymn composer (born in New York) •
Sarah Spain, sports journalist (born in Ohio) •
Albert Spalding, athlete, co-founder of Spalding sporting goods •
John Spalding, Roman Catholic Bishop and co-founder of
The Catholic University of America •
William A.J. Sparks, U.S. Representative 1875–83 (born in Indiana) •
Graham Spanier, president of
Penn State University 1995-2011 (born in South Africa) •
Muggsy Spanier, jazz musician •
Otis Spann, pianist in
Blues Hall of Fame (born in Mississippi) •
Garret Sparks, pro hockey goaltender •
Jeff Speakman, martial artist, actor,
The Perfect Weapon •
Richard Speck, mass murderer •
Dave Spector, Japan television personality •
Jonathan Spector, soccer player for
Birmingham City F.C. •
Mac Speedie, wide receiver for
Cleveland Browns 1946–52, head coach for
Denver Broncos 1964–66 •
Donald Spero, physicist, Olympic rower •
Lawrence Sperry, aviation pioneer •
August Spies, convicted anarchist of
Haymarket affair (born in Germany) •
Ed Spiezio, infielder for
St. Louis Cardinals and
San Diego Padres •
Scott Spiezio, infielder for four
Major League teams;
2002,
2006 World Series champion •
Anthony Spilotro, mobster and enforcer for
Chicago Outfit •
Alfred Henry Spink, founder of
The Sporting News (born in Canada) •
Scipio Spinks, MLB pitcher 1969–73 •
Jim Spivey, middle-distance runner, three-time Olympian •
Paul Splittorff, pitcher for
Kansas City Royals 1970–84 (born in Indiana) •
Erik Spoelstra, head coach for two-time NBA champion
Miami Heat •
Viola Spolin, drama and improv teacher •
George Kirke Spoor, film industry pioneer •
Jerry Springer, Chicago-based TV personality (born in England) •
William L. Springer, U.S. Representative 1951–73 •
William M. Springer, U.S. Representative 1875–95 (born in Indiana) •
Ed Sprinkle, Hall of Fame end for
Chicago Bears (born in Texas) •
June Squibb, Oscar-nominated actress,
Nebraska,
About Schmidt Sta–Std •
Dewayne Staats, sportscaster (born in Missouri) •
Brian Stack, comedy writer •
Eddie Stack, MLB pitcher 1910–14 •
Jim Stack, NBA executive, two-time
Northwestern MVP •
Marv Staehle, infielder for
Chicago White Sox 1964–67 • Jimmy Stafford, lead guitarist for
Train •
Michelle Stafford, actress,
The Young and the Restless •
Amos Alonzo Stagg,
College Hall of Fame football coach and athlete, creator of the lateral pass and helmet •
Amos Alonzo Stagg Jr., college football player and coach •
Paul Stagg, college football player and coach •
Jake Stahl, MLB player and manager,
1912 World Series •
Larry Stahl, outfielder for four
MLB teams •
Michael Stahl-David, actor,
The Black Donnellys,
Cloverfield •
A.E. Staley, food mogul, founder of football's
Decatur Staleys (who became Chicago Bears) •
Harry Staley, MLB pitcher 1888–95 •
Kevin Stallings, basketball coach,
Illinois State,
Vanderbilt •
Dino Stamatopoulos, comedy writer, actor, producer •
Lee Stange, pitcher for four
MLB teams •
Don Stanhouse, pitcher for four
MLB teams •
Pete Stanicek, MLB player •
Steve Stanicek, MLB player •
Aileen Stanley, early 20th Century singer •
Dolph Stanley, basketball coach •
Florence Stanley, actress,
Fiddler on the Roof,
Fish •
Louise Stanley, actress,
Sky Bandits,
Yukon Flight •
Walter Stanley, NFL wide receiver •
The Staple Singers, gospel group,
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award •
Mavis Staples, gospel singer, 2017
Blues Hall of Fame inductee •
Tim Stapleton, NHL center 2008–12 •
Ellen Gates Starr, social reformer and co-founder of
Hull House •
Helen Ekin Starrett, president,
Illinois Woman's Press Association •
Vincent Starrett, early 20th Century journalist •
Todd Stashwick, actor,
The Riches •
Harry Statham, college basketball coach •
Jigger Statz, MLB outfielder 1919–28
Ste–Stn •
Jack Steadman, president, general manager of NFL's
Kansas City Chiefs 1960-89 •
Steamboat Willie, Dixieland jazz musician •
Myrtle Stedman, singer and actress •
Claude Steele, provost at
Columbia,
University of California •
Dan Steele, two-time Olympian in
bobsled, NCAA champion
hurdler •
Shelby Steele, columnist, documentary filmmaker, author of
White Guilt •
Miriam Steever, pro tennis player •
Walter Steffen, All-American quarterback,
University of Chicago •
Cindy Stein, women's basketball coach,
Missouri and
Southern Illinois •
James R. Stein, TV writer and producer,
America 2-Night,
Fernwood 2 Night,
Son of the Beach •
Jill Stein, physician, activist,
Green Party politician •
Eric Steinbach, NFL offensive lineman 2003–12 •
Jack Steinberger, physicist,
Nobel Prize winner •
Ruth Ann Steinhagen, shot ballplayer
Eddie Waitkus, inspired
The Natural •
John Henry Stelle, lieutenant governor 1937–40, briefly Governor of Illinois •
Rick Stelmaszek, catcher and bullpen coach for
Minnesota Twins •
Marilee Stepan, swimmer, 1952 Olympic bronze medalist •
Donald Stephens, 13-term mayor of
Rosemont •
Michael Stephens, pro soccer player •
Benjamin Stephenson, militia commander, writer of state constitution (born in Pennsylvania) •
Donald Sterling, owned
Los Angeles Clippers 1981-2014 •
John Allen Sterling, U.S. Representative 1903–18 •
Thomas Sterling, Springfield attorney, U.S. Senator of
South Dakota 1913–25 (born in Ohio) •
Lee Stern, six-decade member of
Chicago Board of Trade, founder-president of
Chicago Sting pro soccer •
Dutch Sternaman, football player, co-owner of
Decatur Staleys (who became Chicago Bears) •
Joey Sternaman, 1920s pro football quarterback •
Dodie Stevens, singer, "
Pink Shoe Laces" •
Fisher Stevens, actor, producer, director,
Early Edition,
Short Circuit,
Stand Up Guys,
Succession •
John Paul Stevens, attorney,
Supreme Court Justice 1975–2010, third-longest tenure in court's history •
Adlai Stevenson I, Illinois congressman, U.S. postmaster general, 23rd
Vice President of the United States 1893–97 (born in Kentucky) •
Adlai Stevenson II, attorney, politician (Democrat)
Governor of Illinois,
Ambassador to the United Nations, presidential candidate in 1952 and 1956 (born in California) •
Adlai Stevenson III, politician (Democrat), congressman and U.S. Senator from Illinois 1970–81 •
Lewis Stevenson, Illinois secretary of state 1914–17, father of
Adlai Stevenson II •
McLean Stevenson, actor,
M*A*S*H,
Hello, Larry •
William Stevenson, Olympic gold medalist, college president, ambassador •
Brock Stewart, MLB pitcher •
Helen J. Stewart, pioneer, postmaster of
Las Vegas •
Jacqueline Stewart, professor,
Turner Classic Movies personality •
James B. Stewart, journalist,
1988 Pulitzer Prize •
Lynn D. Stewart, lineman for
Illinois in
1964 Rose Bowl, co-founder of
Hooters restaurants •
Gabrella Townley Stickney (1850-1942), compositor, postmaster, and temperance advocate •
David Ogden Stiers, actor, orchestral conductor;
M*A*S*H,
The Dead Zone,
Doc Hollywood,
Better Off Dead •
Isaiah Stillman, militia commander,
Black Hawk War (born in Massachusetts) •
Darryl Stingley, NFL receiver, left
quadriplegic by injury •
Howard St. John, actor,
Born Yesterday, ''
Li'l Abner, One, Two, Three''
Sto–Stz •
Barbara Stock, actress,
Spenser: For Hire •
Frederick Stock, 37-year director of
Chicago Symphony Orchestra (born in Germany) •
Milt Stock, MLB third baseman 1913–26 •
James Stockdale, one of U.S. Navy's most highly decorated officers, 1992 vice-presidential candidate •
Dejan Stojanović, poet, writer, essayist (born in Serbia) •
Johnny Stompanato, gangster, killed by daughter of
Lana Turner •
Cynthia Stone, actress, wife of
Jack Lemmon •
Dean Stone, pitcher for six MLB teams •
Melville E. Stone, publisher, founder of
Chicago Daily News, manager of
Associated Press •
Steve Stone, pitcher and broadcaster,
Cubs and
White Sox (born in Ohio) •
W. Clement Stone, philanthropist, self-help author •
Steve Stonebreaker, NFL linebacker 1962–68 •
Bill Stoneman, MLB pitcher 1967-74, general manager of
Los Angeles Angels 1999-2007 •
Wilbur F. Storey, journalist (born in Vermont) •
Hannah Storm, ESPN sportscaster •
Lauren Storm, actress,
Flight 29 Down •
John Stossel, consumer reporter, investigative journalist, author •
Jean Stothert, mayor of
Omaha, Nebraska •
Eric Stout, MLB pitcher •
Shirley Stovroff, pro baseball player •
Otto Stowe, NFL wide receiver 1971–74 •
Michael Stoyanov, actor, TV comedy writer,
Blossom •
Win Stracke, folk musician •
Hank Stram, Pro Football Hall of Fame coach of
Kansas City Chiefs •
Juliana Stratton, lawyer,
lieutenant governor •
William Stratton, politician (Republican),
Governor of Illinois 1953–61 •
Michael W. Straus, editor, director of U.S. reclamation under
Harry Truman •
The Brothers Strause, directing duo, special effects artists •
Kevin Streelman, pro golfer •
Tai Streets,
Michigan football and basketball player,
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver •
Chris Streveler, quarterback of 2019
CFL champion
Winnipeg Blue Bombers •
Steve Stricker, pro golfer,
University of Illinois player (born in Wisconsin) •
Lee Strobel, Christian
apologetic author •
John Stroger, president of
Cook County Commissioners 1994–2006 •
Cal Strong, Olympic water polo medalist •
Cecily Strong, comedian,
Saturday Night Live •
Robert H. Strotz, economist,
Northwestern University president 1970-84 •
Max Strus, basketball player for
DePaul,
Miami Heat,
Cleveland Cavaliers •
Barbara Stuart, television actress •
John Stuart, CEO of
Quaker Oats 1922-53 •
John T. Stuart, law partner of
Abe Lincoln, U.S. Representative (born in Kentucky) •
R. Douglas Stuart, U.S. ambassador to
Canada •
R. Douglas Stuart Jr., executive of Quaker Oats, ambassador to
Norway •
Andy Studebaker, NFL linebacker 2008-15 •
Quint Studer, healthcare entrepreneur •
Mary Lou Studnicka, player in All-American Girls Baseball League •
James J. Stukel, university president •
Patrick Stump, lead singer of band
Fall Out Boy •
John Sturges, Oscar-nominated film director,
The Magnificent Seven,
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral,
The Great Escape •
Preston Sturges, director and Oscar-winning screenwriter,
The Lady Eve, ''
Sullivan's Travels, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek''
Su–Sz •
Todd Sucherman, drummer for
Styx •
Bill Sudakis, infielder for six
Major League teams •
Margaret Ashmore Sudduth, educator, editor, social reformer •
Harry Sukman, Oscar-winning composer •
Billy Sullivan Jr., MLB catcher 1931–47 •
Brad Sullivan, actor,
Slap Shot,
The Prince of Tides •
Gerry Sullivan, offensive lineman for
Cleveland Browns 1974–81 •
Joe Sullivan, MLB pitcher 1935–41 •
Louis Sullivan, architect (born in Massachusetts) •
McKey Sullivan, fashion model, winner of
America’s Next Top Model Cycle 11 •
Mike Sullivan, NFL lineman and coach •
Hope Summers, actress,
The Andy Griffith Show •
Jessie Sumner, U.S. Representative 1939-47 •
Billy Sunday, ballplayer and evangelist (born in Iowa) •
Helen Thompson Sunday, evangelist •
Jim Sundberg, MLB catcher 1974–89, six
Gold Glove Awards •
Eliza R. Sunderland, writer, educator, lecturer, women's rights advocate •
Don Sundquist, Governor of
Tennessee 1995–2003 •
Daniel Sunjata, actor,
Rescue Me,
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,
The Devil Wears Prada •
Tom Sunkel, MLB pitcher 1937–44 •
Brent Suter, MLB pitcher •
Jack Suwinski, MLB outfielder •
Evar Swanson, MLB outfielder 1929–34 •
Gloria Swanson, Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe-winning actress,
Sunset Boulevard,
The Trespasser,
Airport 1975 •
Gladys Swarthout, opera singer (born in Missouri) •
Aaron Swartz, computer programmer, writer •
Ed Sweeney, MLB catcher 1908–1919 •
Blanche Sweet, actress,
Anna Christie •
Lynn Sweet, Washington bureau chief,
Chicago Sun-Times •
Nancy Swider-Peltz, speed skater, four-time Olympian •
George Bell Swift, two-term
Mayor of Chicago (born in Ohio) •
Gustavus Franklin Swift,
meat-packing entrepreneur, founder of
Swift & Co. (born in Massachusetts) •
Bob Swisher, running back for
Chicago Bears 1938–41 •
Ann Swisshelm, 2014 Olympian in
curling •
Carl Switzer, actor, "Alfalfa" in
Our Gang comedies •
Ken Swofford, actor,
Ellery Queen,
Murder, She Wrote •
Keith Szarabajka, actor,
The Dark Knight,
We Were Soldiers •
Stan Szukala, pro basketball player ==T==