Photo illustration: Clayton Hauck and Dave Rentauskas Photo illustration: Clayton Hauck and Dave Rentauskas Chicagoans of the Year From everyone’s favorite high school choir to a certain holy father, these honorees brought pride to this city in a tumultuous time. Photography by Clayton Hauck November 18, 2025, 6:00 am Leo High School Choir The Joyful Singers Rachel Cohen The Lawyer Who Objected Earl Abernathy The Roadside Hero Maureen Graves The Reluctant Immigration Attorney Doug McConnell The River Guide Pope Leo XIV The Homegrown Pontiff
