near East 74th Street and South South Shore Drive for much of her life. Harry Mark Petrakis (1923–2021), novelist known for depictions of Greek-American life. He resided at 7603 South Ridgeland Avenue for a time. Dean Richards (born 1954), film critic and entertainment reporter for WGN-TV. He was raised in South Shore. Craig Robinson (born 1962), college basketball coach. Carlo Rotella, professor and recipient of the 2006 Guggenheim Fellowship. He was raised at South Oglesby Avenue and East 71st Street. Sebastian Rotella, foreign correspondent, investigative journalist, and novelist. He was a childhood resident of South Shore. Bashir Salahuddin (born 1976), actor, writer, and comedian. He was raised in South Shore on South Constance Avenue. Gale Sayers (1943–2020), professional football player. He resided in South Shore during his time with the Chicago Bears. Elmer Schnackenberg (1889–1968), Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He resided at 2706 East 75th Place during his first tenure in the Illinois House of Representatives. Barre Seid (born 1932), businessman and former CEO of Tripp Lite. In 1950, he resided with his family at 7022 S Constance Ave. Deborah Senn (1949–2022), 7th Insurance Commissioner of Washington from 1993 to 2001. She was raised in the South Shore neighborhood. Johnny Torrio (1882–1957), early member of the Chicago Outfit. Torrio resided in South Shore for a portion of his criminal career before being incarcerated in Waukegan. Charles R. Walgreen, Sr. (1873–1939), businessman who founded Walgreens. He resided at 6912 South Shore Drive in 1928. James Watson (born 1928), scientist and co-author of the paper which deduced the double helix structure of DNA. He was raised at 7922 South Luella Avenue and graduated from South Shore High School. Lee Weiner (born 1939), activist and member of the Chicago Seven. He was a childhood resident of South Shore. Kanye West (born 1977), rapper. West was raised at 7815 S. South Shore Drive. Billy Williams (born 1938), professional baseball player. He purchased a home near East 74th Street and South Constance Avenue in 1966. Williams resided in South Shore until moving to Glen Ellyn, Illinois in 1974. References External links Official City of Chicago South Shore Community Map Community areas of Chicago South Side, Chicago Beaches of Cook County, Illinois