Mollystrong

Molly Morris was an 8-year old girl who died from kidney cancer in 2023. Her life and struggle were captured on social media with #MollyStrong and with orange ribbons around her Norwood Park neighborhood.

Alum
St. Monica Academy

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Honorary Mollystrong WAY

West Berwyn Avenue between North Newland Avenue to North Nordica Avenue

 

Approved: April 2023

Ward: 41
Alderman: Anthony Napolitano
Neighborhood: Norwood Park

d. 2023. Age 8

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20231320

https://youtu.be/EtQgaiA4kMQ?si=B1VBe0cb2m-lD90z

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/8-year-old-girl-at-center-of-mollystrong-movement-dies-of-cancer-family-announces-in-emotional-post/3067812/

Michael A. Specialle

Michael Aloysius Specialle was a member of the Park Ridge Police Department in Norwood Park.

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Honorary Michael A. Specialle Way

6000 N. Nasseau

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 41
Alderman: Napolitano
Neighborhood: Norwood Park

b. December 30, 1993
d. August 13, 2020. Age 26.

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https://www.chicagolandcremationoptions.com/obituary/michael-specialle

Saint Thecla

Saint Thecla Church and School

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Honorary Saint Thecla Way

6700 West Devon Avenue

 

Approved: 2021

Ward: 41
Alderman: Napolitano
Neighborhood: Norwood Park

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Tony's Deli Way

Tony’s Deli, since 1978 has been a family owned handmade and imported Italian foodstuffs. The Delmazio family emigrated from Italy; their sicilian meatball sub has been featured in Midwest Living magazine.

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Honorary Tony’s Deli Way

North Northwest Highway, from North Oiiphant Avenue to North Overhill Avenue

 

Approved: May 2018

Ward: 41
Alderman: Napolitano
Neighborhood: Edison Park

Tony’s Italian Deli & Subs
6708 Northwest Highway

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