The Transformers
Our Chicagoans of the Year for 2007 are a champion of the disabled, an African American publisher, a world-renowned chef, a mother who turned loss into hope, a lifesaving animal lover, a kid helping other kids, and a longtime advocate of tolerance and diversity.
Photography by Tom Maday
Click on the individuals to read their profiles.
Each year since 1994, Chicago has honored a handful of people whose actions have changed life in the region for the better. This year we honor a champion of the disabled, an African American publisher, a world-renowned chef, a mother who turned loss into hope, a lifesaving animal lover, a kid helping other kids, and a longtime advocate of tolerance and diversity. At a January luncheon at the Four Seasons, Chicago will celebrate the achievements of these seven remarkable individuals and reward them each with a $1,000 donation from the Chicago Tribune Foundation for the charity of their choice.
PLUS: Watch CLTV video profiles of the honorees
CHARLIE TROTTER | KENDALL CIESEMIER | MODESTO "TICO" VALLE
KATHLEEN CASEY | MARCA BRISTO | HAKI MADHUBUTI | PAULA FASSEAS
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I've really enjoyed reading the people that were selected to be the Chicagoans of the Year by your magazine. Truly inspiring people who have made such a difference in this world in some cases with little money but all with loads of passion to their worthy cause. I know a person who should be nominated. Can I nominate that person or do I need to rally the troops for each of us to send in the nomination? Please let me know more of the nomination process. Thanks.