page_title: List of people from Illinois
section_title: C
hierarchical_section_title: List of people from Illinois / C
caption_attribution_description: Français&#160;: John Cusack au festival de Cannes
context_page_description: Aa–Ag
  Emma Abbott, opera soprano. Born and raised in Illinois until age 16; funeral held in Illinois, but inurned in Massachusetts.
  Margaret Abbott, first modern-era Olympic United States female champion. Lived during her teens and learned her Olympic sport of golf in Illinois.
  Robert Sengstacke Abbott, African-American lawyer, newspaper publisher and editor. Studied law and had his newspaper career in Chicago.
  Jessica Abel, comic book writer and artist. Born and educated in Illinois.
  Gertrude Abercrombie, surrealist painter. Lived most of her life in Chicago and known for her association with the city.
  Max Abramovitz, architect. Born and college-educated in Illinois.
  Ben Abruzzo, balloonist. Born and college-educated in Illinois.
  Tony Accardo, organized crime figure. Born and lived entire life in Chicago metropolitan area.
  Barbara Acklin, singer. Came to Illinois at age of five and resided until her death.
  Ron Acks, NFL linebacker 1968–76. Acks was born, attended high school and college in Illinois.
  Valdas Adamkus, president of Lithuania 1998–2009.
context_section_description: Ca–Cd
  Frances Xavier Cabrini, nun, missionary, canonized saint (born in Austria)
  Leon Cadore, MLB player 1915–24, pitched a record 26 innings in one game
  Jack Cafferty, political commentator for CNN 2005–12
  Beth Cahill, comedian
  Leo Cahill, CFL coach and executive
  Frank Calabrese Sr., organized crime figure
  Nicholas Calabrese, organized crime figure
  Ben F. Caldwell, banker, U.S. Representative 1899–1905
  L. Scott Caldwell, actress, Lost, Queens Supreme
  Corky Calhoun, NBA forward 1972–80
  Frank Caliendo, comedian
  Earnest Elmo Calkins, advertising executive
  Bill Callahan, head coach of Oakland Raiders 2002–03 and University of Nebraska 2004–07
  Frances Callier, actress, comedian, I'm a Celebrity…Get Me out of Here!
  Sarah Wayne Callies, actress, The Walking Dead
  Ann Hampton Callaway, singer and actress
  John Callaway, public television journalist
  Liz Callaway, singer and actress
  Chris Calloway, NFL wide receiver 1990–2000
  George H. Cameron, World War I general
  Julia Cameron, writer, second wife of Martin Scorsese
  Bruce Campbell, MLB outfielder 1930–42
  Danielle Campbell, actress, The Originals
  Heather Anne Campbell, comedian
  Louise Campbell, actress, The Star Maker, Night Club Scandal
  Tom Campbell, U.S. Representative in California 1989–2001
  Marvin Camras, inventor
  Larry Canada, NFL running back 1978–81
  Tony Canadeo, halfback for Green Bay Packers 1941–52, Pro Football Hall of Fame
  Vincent Canby, film critic
  Glenn Canfield Jr., metallurgist and businessman
  Joe Cannon, politician (Republican), Speaker of the House 1903–11 (born in North Carolina)
  Kay Cannon, screenwriter
  Jim Cantalupo, CEO of McDonald's Corporation 1991–2004
  Shorty Cantlon, runner-up in 1930 Indianapolis 500, killed in 1947 race
  Homaro Cantu, restaurateur (born in Washington)
  Dominique Canty, pro basketball player
  Al Capone, gangster, bootlegger, boss of Chicago Outfit, subject of Capone, The Untouchables (born in New York)
  Frank Capone, organized crime figure, brother of Al (born in New York)
  John Caponera, comedian, actor, The Good Life
  Antonio "Tony Bananas" Caponigro, consigliere of Angelo Bruno in Philadelphia crime family
  Buzz Capra, MLB pitcher 1971–77
  The Caravans, gospel singers
  Perry Caravello, Comedian, skateboarder, and star of Windy City Heat (born in Park Ridge)
  Harry Caray, Hall of Fame broadcaster for Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs (born in Missouri)
  Brian Cardinal, forward for six NBA teams
  Steve Carell, actor and comedian, Second City alumnus (born in Massachusetts)
  Gabe Carimi (born 1988), All-American and NFL football player
  Thomas Carlin, Governor of Illinois 1838–42; Carlinville named for him (born in Kentucky)
  Amy Carlson, actress, Third Watch, Blue Bloods
  Hal Carlson, MLB pitcher 1917–30
  Mark Carlson, MLB umpire
  John P. Carmichael, sportswriter
  Chuck Carney, football and basketball All-American
  Sue Carol, talent agent, wife of Alan Ladd
  J. C. Caroline, halfback for Illinois, defensive back for Chicago Bears
  Ed Carpenter, auto racer, fifth place 2008 Indianapolis 500, pole sitter 2013, 2014
  John Alden Carpenter, composer
  Philo Carpenter, pharmacist
  John Carpino, president of MLB's Los Angeles Angels
  Allan Carr, producer, Grease, Saturday Night Fever
  Charmian Carr, actress, The Sound of Music
  Darleen Carr, actress, The Smith Family, The Beguiled
  Chico Carrasquel, shortstop for White Sox, first Latin starter in All-Star Game (born in Venezuela)
  Mark Carreon, MLB player 1987–96
  Janet Carroll, actress, Risky Business, Family Business
  Lucille Carroll, Hollywood studio executive
  Jenny Lou Carson, sharpshooter, country music singer, in Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
  Terrence C. Carson, actor, voice actor, Living Single, Star Wars: Clone Wars
  Johnny Carter, singer, The Flamingos
  Myra Carter, stage actress
  Maurice Carthon, NFL running back and coach
  James Cartwright, USMC general, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
  Peter Cartwright, revivalist (born in Virginia)
  William Frank Carver, Wild West sharpshooter and showman
  Marty Casey, musician
  Robert J. Casey, decorated soldier and correspondent
  Zadok Casey, founder of Mount Vernon, Illi
caption: John Cusack
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