Chicago is home to some of the world's most famous people, places, and inventions. Here are a few fun facts about some of them:

Hillary Rodham Clinton is the 1^st First Lady elected to the U.S. Senate. Clinton was born in Chicago, but currently represents the state of New York.

Walt Disney, creator of the cartoon character Mickey Mouse, was born in Chicago on December 5, 1901.

Harrison Ford, popular actor and also People Magazine's 1998 "Sexiest Man Alive," is a native Chicagoan.

Jane Addams, founder of the Hull House to aid immigrants, and first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.

Other famous Chicagoans:

John C. Reilly, actor
Joan Cusack, actress
John Cusack, actor
John Mahoney, actor
Dorothy Hamill, figure skater
Quincy Jones, musician
Pat Sajak, Game-show host
Daniel Burnham, architect
Benny Goodman, musician