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Chicagoans of the Year 2024

Photography by Clarissa Bonet and Kevin Serna
From a Samaritan who is looking after his new neighbors to our oldest winner ever (by 150 million years), these 2024 honorees have made a lasting mark on the city. Read more
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Chicagoans of the Year 2024
Photography by Clarissa Bonet and Kevin Serna
From a Samaritan who is looking after his new neighbors to our oldest winner ever (by 150 million years), these 2024 honorees have made a lasting mark on the city. Read more