of a Mad Black Woman, The Practice). He attended Resurrection Elementary School in Austin. Wood Harris, actor (The Wire, Remember the Titans, Creed). He attended Resurrection Elementary School in Austin. Hugh Hefner, founder and longtime editor-in-chief of Playboy. He was raised in the Galewood neighborhood and attended Sayre Elementary School. Roberta Karmel (born 1937), first female Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Camille Y. Lilly, member of the Illinois House of Representatives. She lives in Galewood. Robert F. McPartlin (1926–1987), member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1960 until his bribery indictment in 1976. During his time in the legislature, he resided at 5100 West Adams Street. Emma Mitts, Alderman from the 37th ward. She lives in South Austin. Thomas J. O'Brien, member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th congressional district. He resided in South Austin while in Congress. Pat Quinn, former Governor of Illinois. As of 2020, he lives in Galewood. John Rice (1968–2015), Alderman from the 36th ward from 2009 to 2011. He resided in Galewood while on the Chicago City Council. Philip J. Rock, President of the Illinois Senate from 1979 to 1993. He lived in the Midway Park neighborhood until he relocated to suburban Oak Park in 1977. Saba, rapper and record producer. He grew up in Austin. Nick Sposato, Alderman from Chicago's 36th ward from 2011 to 2015. He lived in Galewood until moving to the 38th ward after redistricting moved Galewood to the 29th ward. Jim Tobin (1945–2021), economist and founder of anti-tax advocacy group Taxpayers United of America. Robert Townsend Lois Weisberg, Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for the City of Chicago noted by Malcolm Gladwell in The Tipping Point for her expansive social network. She was born and raised in Austin. Bobby Wilson, defensive tackle for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He attended high school in Austin. Frank Peter Witek (1921-1944), U.S. Marine and awardee of the Medal of Honor. He resided at 1342 North Parkside Avenue. Violet Bidwill Wolfner (1900–1962), owner of the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League. She and her husband, Walter Wolfner, resided at 5825 West Washington Boulevard in 1951. Abe Woodson (1934–2014), American football cornerback and kick returner who played nine seasons in the National Football League, mainly with the San Francisco 49ers. He was raised and attended high school in Austin. Notes References External links Austin