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Hungry Hill native Jerry Colangelo roots rise with Suns icon
Jerry Colangelo, Chicago Heights born star who rose from Hungry Hill to chair the Phoenix Suns, reflects on his blue collar upbringing, family ties, and community work. He cites values learned from neighbors, including a personal gift to Bloom Township schools and ties to past friends who shaped his path. The piece notes his Chicago roots, business influence, and ongoing ties to Illinois.
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Hungry Hill
Jerry Colangelo
Phoenix Suns
Colangelo
Suns
Chicago
Phoenix
Phoenix 40
Phoenix Community Alliance
Phoenix Downtown Partnership
Valley Big Brothers
Evangelist Luis Palau
America West Arena
Phoenix Suns Charities
Charles Barkley
John Teets
Dial Corp
Elgin
Teets
The
Jerry
New
Italy
22Nd St
Chicago Heights
Livio
Town
Joan
University of Illinois
Hill
Bloom Township
Richard Felicetti
Joan Colangelo
NBA
Frank Narcissi
Hiya
Narcissi
Guilio Perozzi
Michigan
Chicago Bulls
Bulls
Kelo Panici
Chicago Heights Park District
22Nd Street
Garfield Elementary School
Panici
Bloom High School Trojans
Ray Croe Sr