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).
Crazy, sad story.
(I'll never forgive you for Lem, BTW)
Same here. My wife has seen/known about him for a while and was heartbroken hearing what happened to him.