Burne Hogarth (1911-1996) - Founder, Cartoonists and Illustrators School, later the New York School of Visual Arts. Teacher/Author/Illustrator spanning a 60 year career. Society of Illustrators 2008 Distinguished Educator (Posthumous). Numerous International Exhibitions and Awards.

Saul Bellow (June 10, 1915-2005) - Won the Pulitzer Prize in 1975 for his book Humboldt's Gift. Bellow was also the first three-time winner of the National Book Award. He was widely regarded for his rich descriptions of Chicago and its people.

Sydney J. Harris (September 14, 1917 - 1986) - Harris was a popular journalist for the Chicago Daily News and the Sun-Times. His column Strictly Personal landed him on the Nixon Enemy List and the New York Times Best Seller List. A collection of his columns, On the Contrary, was on the best seller list at the same time as another Tuley grad and dear friend, Saul Bellow.