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

Francis Stanley Kaminsky III is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers, where he set the Wisconsin single-game record for points (43). He was the unanimous men's National College Player of the Year in 2015.

Kevin Patrick Cronin is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and occasional pianist for the American rock band, REO Speedwagon. REO Speedwagon had several hits on the Billboard Hot 100 throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including two chart-toppers written by Cronin: "Keep on Loving You" (1981) and "Can't Fight This Feeling" (1985).

James Edward "Hoss" Cartwright is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who last served as the eighth Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from August 31, 2007, to August 3, 2011. He previously served as the Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, from September 1, 2004, to August 10, 2007, and as Acting Commander, U.S. Strategic Command from July 9, 2004, to September 1, 2004. He retired from the Marine Corps on August 3, 2011, after nearly 40 years of service.

Ali Cobrin is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Molly in the Showtime series Look: The Series, as Kara in the 2012 film American Reunion, and as Whitney in the 2014 film Neighbors.

Adoree' K. Jackson is an American football cornerback and return specialist for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at USC and was drafted by the Titans in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

John Stompanato Jr., was a United States Marine who became a bodyguard and enforcer for gangster Mickey Cohen and the Cohen crime family.

Tyler W. Ziegel was a United States Marine Corps sergeant who suffered severe burns during the Iraq War. He received the Purple Heart medal.

Matthew Rehwoldt is an American professional wrestler and announcer best known for his time in WWE, where he performed under the ring name Aiden English.

William Geist is a retired American author, columnist, and television journalist.

Kristine Leahy is an American television host and former sports reporter. She is most known as a former host on NBC's American Ninja Warrior. She is the former co-host and newswoman of Fox Sports 1's simulcast of The Herd with Colin Cowherd and was also a former anchor and reporter for KCBS-TV in Los Angeles.