Chicago’s Walking Man wandered alone for decades. Loved ones say: ‘He observed everything. That was his adventure.’
Chicago’s Walking Man wandered alone for decades. Loved ones say: ‘He observed everything. That was his adventure.’
www.chicagotribune.com Chicago’s Walking Man: His family, friends tell his story
Joseph Kromelis, Chicago’s Walking Man, was a familiar figure to thousands – and a mystery even to those who loved him. This is his story.
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I used to see him walking all the time downtown about 15 years ago. Very sad what happened to him (multiple times).
5 0 ReplyCrazy, sad story.
(I'll never forgive you for Lem, BTW)
3 0 ReplySame here. My wife has seen/known about him for a while and was heartbroken hearing what happened to him.
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