List of Famous people born in Illinois, United States of America

Daniel Thomas Turley Murphy is an American born bishop in the Catholic Church and has been the bishop of the Diocese of Chulucanas in the Piura Region of Peru since 2000.

Daniel Robert Jenky, CSC is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who serves as Bishop of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois.

Edmund H. Hansen was an American sound engineer. He won two Academy Awards; one for Best Sound Recording and the other Best Visual Effects. He was nominated for another 12 films across the two categories.

Aaron Himelstein is an American actor who is best known for playing a younger version of Austin Powers in Austin Powers in Goldmember and Friedman, Luke Girardi's best friend, in Joan of Arcadia. He also wrote, directed and edited the short film, Sugar Mountain. He has made guest appearances in numerous different series such as Cupid, Boston Public, North Shore, House, and Community and appeared in the films High Fidelity, Bachelor Party Vegas, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Daniel Pyne is an American writer and producer. He has written novels as well as film scripts.

Russell D. Owen was an American journalist employed by The New York Times. He covered Arctic and Antarctic exploration both as a reporter and in books. Owen Peak, originally named "Mount Russell Owen," was named in his honor after having traveled as a Times correspondent with the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1928-30).

Marjorie Kane was an American film and stage actress born in Chicago. She appeared in 68 films between 1929 and 1951, occasionally under the name Babe Kane.

Seana Kofoed is an American television and stage actress.

James Richard Cantalupo was an American businessman. He served as chairman and chief executive officer of McDonald's Corporation until his sudden death by heart attack at the age of 60.