ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Western Illinois University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from Western Illinois University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Western Illinois University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Western Illinois University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Western Illinois University are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Western Illinois University.
Items include everything from Rodney Harrison to John Mahoney.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Western Illinois University?” and “Which celebrities are Western Illinois University alumni?”1
Mary Matalin
Editor, CommentatorAge: 67
Birthplace: Calumet City, Illinois, United States of America
Mary Joe Matalin (born August 19, 1953) is an American political consultant well known for her... more on Wikipedia2
John Mahoney
Journalist, ActorAge: 80
Birthplace: Bispham, Blackpool
Charles John Mahoney (June 20, 1940 – February 4, 2018) was an English-American actor of... more on Wikipedia3
Robert Nardelli
BusinesspersonAge: 72
Birthplace: Old Forge, Pennsylvania
Robert Louis Nardelli (born May 17, 1948) is an American businessman. He was the chairman and... more on Wikipedia4
Lyra O'Brien
TV Meteorologist, MeteorologistBirthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A Chicago native, Lyra's move to Milwaukee to join WISN 12 News Team as weekend morning...5
Mike Scifres
American football playerAge: 39
Birthplace: Metairie, Louisiana
Michael T. Scifres (born October 8, 1980) is a former American football punter. He played the... more on Wikipedia6
Rodney Harrison
American football playerAge: 47
Birthplace: Markham, Illinois
Rodney Scott Harrison (born December 15, 1971) is an American former professional football... more on Wikipedia7
Bryan Cox
Coach, American football playerAge: 52
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
Bryan Keith Cox (born February 17, 1968) is an American football coach and former player. His... more on Wikipedia8
Aaron Stecker
American football playerAge: 44
Birthplace: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Aaron Stecker (born November 13, 1975) is a former American football running back. He was... more on Wikipedia
9Kenneth L. Dixon
Journalist, NewspaperAge: Dec. at 71 (1915-1986)
Birthplace: Colchester, Illinois
Kenneth Lee "Ken" Dixon (April 3, 1915 - June 29, 1986), was a prominent journalist who... more on Wikipedia10
David Bowens
American football playerAge: 43
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado
David Walter Bowens (born July 3, 1977) is a former American football linebacker who played... more on Wikipedia11
William James
American football playerAge: 41
Birthplace: Uniontown, Pennsylvania
William James (born William James Peterson, Jr.; June 15, 1979) is a former American football... more on Wikipedia12
Angela Hutti
MeteorologistBirthplace: Minnesota
FOX 2 Meteorologist ' ' ' Angela Hutti ' ' ' joined FOX 2 in October 2006 as a Weather...13
Dot Richardson
PhysicianAge: 59
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
Dorothy Gay Richardson (born September 22, 1961 in Orlando, Florida) is an American physician... more on Wikipedia- 14
Rich Seubert
American football playerAge: 41
Birthplace: Stratford, Wisconsin
Richard T. "Rich" Seubert (; born March 30, 1979) is a former American football guard who... more on Wikipedia 15
Tom Soehn
CoachAge: 54
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Tom Soehn (born April 15, 1966) is an American soccer coach who is the head coach of USL... more on Wikipedia16
Edgerton Hartwell
American football playerAge: 42
Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada
Edgerton "Ed" Hartwell II (born May 27, 1978) is a former American football linebacker. He... more on Wikipedia17
Mike Wagner
American football playerAge: 71
Birthplace: Waukegan, Illinois
Michael Robert Wagner (born June 22, 1949) is a former professional football player, a safety... more on Wikipedia18
Frank Winters
American football playerAge: 56
Birthplace: Hoboken, New Jersey
Frank Mitchell Winters (born January 23, 1964) is a former American football center in the... more on Wikipedia- 19
Frisman Jackson
American football playerAge: 41
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Frisman Jackson (born June 12, 1979) is a former American football wide receiver for the... more on Wikipedia 20
Booker Edgerson
American football playerAge: 81
Birthplace: Arkansas
Booker Tyrone Edgerson (born July 5, 1939) is a former American football player. This... more on Wikipedia- 21
Kimberly A. Lightford
PoliticianAge: 52
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Kimberly Lightford (born May 10, 1968) is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate,... more on Wikipedia - 22
Russ Michna
American football playerAge: 39
Birthplace: Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Russell Walter Michna (born February 3, 1981) is a former arena football quarterback. A... more on Wikipedia - 23
Kirk Dillard
LawyerAge: 65
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Kirk W. Dillard (born June 1, 1955) is a former Republican member of the Illinois State... more on Wikipedia 24
Larry Garron
American football playerAge: 83
Birthplace: Marks, Mississippi
Larry Garron is an American former professional football player. A fullback, he played... more on Wikipedia- 25
Leroy Jackson
American football playerAge: 80
Birthplace: Chicago Heights, Illinois
Leroy Jackson (born December 8, 1939 in Chicago Heights, Illinois) is a former American... more on Wikipedia
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