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Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton was born and raised in the Chicago area. Learn about 10 places that changed her life.

The Edgewater Hospital building in 2002. (baiduhai)

1. Edgewater Hospital: Birthplace

Clinton was born to parents Hugh and Dorothy Rodham here on Oct. 26, 1947. Three years later, the Rodham family moved to suburban Park Ridge.

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The former site of Edgewater Hospital is 5700 N. Ashland Ave.

Clinton's childhood home in Park Ridge in 2008. (Paul Beaty/Associated Press)

2. Park Ridge: Childhood home

Clinton lived here with her father, mother and two brothers, Hugh and Tony. Her parents moved to Little Rock, Ark., in 1987 to be close to their daughter and her family. In 1997, this location was renamed Rodham Corner.

The Rodhams’ former home is at 235 Wisner St., Park Ridge

A photo of Clinton as a Field School sixth-grader. (Paul Beaty/Associated Press)

3. Eugene Field Elementary School: Early school years

She was a student here from 1953-57. In 1997, Clinton visited the school as part of her 50th birthday celebration saying, “I just have lots of wonderful memories.”

Eugene Field Elementary is at 707 Wisner St., Park Ridge.

As first lady Clinton addresses Maine East High School in 1995. (Beth A. Keiser/Associated Press)

4. Maine East: Early high school years

She was a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council and debate team during her three years here. The late Chicago folksinger Steve Goodman was a classmate.

Maine East is at 2601 W. Dempster St. Park Ridge

Clinton in her Maine South senior year photo, 1965. (Maine South High School)

5. Maine South: Senior year

Clinton became part of the newly opened school’s first graduating class. She was voted “most likely to succeed” by her fellow students. Clinton visited the school in 1992 during the presidential campaign of her husband, Bill Clinton. She returned to Park Ridge in 1997 and, as U.S. senator, in 2003.

Maine South is at 1111 S. Dee Road, Park Ridge

As first lady, Hillary Clinton throws a ceremonial first pitch at a 1994 Cubs game. (baiduhai)

6. Wrigley Field: Threw out first pitch

First lady Clinton threw a ceremonial first pitch — from her box seat and not the pitcher’s mound — during the Cubs home opener against the New York Mets on April 4, 1994. She also sang “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” with announcer Harry Caray. In 1999, The lifelong Cubs fan called a “carpetbagger” while also declaring herself a New York Yankees fan prior to her run for U.S. Senate in that state. She explained to NBC’s “Today” show, “I am a Cubs fan. But I needed an American League team because, when you’re from Chicago, you cannot root for both the Cubs and the Sox,” she said.

Wrigley Field

As first lady, Clinton before speaking at the Democratic National Convention in 1996. (Ron Edmonds/Associated Press)

7. United Center: Spoke at the 1996 Democratic National Convention

Clinton, speaking the night before Bill Clinton’s arrival at the convention, uses the theme, “It takes a village,” which was also the name of her recently released book. Talking of making changes in the country to benefit families, she says, “It takes a village … and it takes a president … It takes Bill Clinton.” She also acknowledges that she and her husband had had problems, but that she wasn’t like some little wife standing by her man “like Tammy Wynette.”

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The United Center

Clinton with Barbara Walters at the Pickwick Restaurant in 2003. (Virginia Sherwood/ABC News)

8. Pickwick Restaurant: Barbara Walters interview

Clinton was interviewed by Barbara Walters for a 2003 ABC News special at the restaurant, which closed its doors in 2014 then reopened under a new owner and a new name in 2015. When asked by the Associated Press in 2008 what item most reminded her of where she came from, Clinton answered, “Oliver burgers from the Pickwick in Chicago.”

The Pick Restaurant is at 1 S. Prospect Ave.,
Park Ridge

Then President-elect Barack Obama nominates Clinton as secretary of state in 2008. (Jim Watson/Getty photo)

9. Hilton Chicago: Nominated for secretary of state

In a news conference at the Hilton Chicago, President-elect Barack Obama introduces his Cabinet picks for national security positions, including Clinton for secretary of state. “Mr. President-elect, thank you for this honor,” she said. “If confirmed, I will give this assignment, your administration and our country my all.”

The Hilton Chicago

Former Gov. Pat Quinn presents the Lincoln Award to Clinton in 2014. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

10. Field Museum: Honored

Clinton was one of eight people presented with the Order of Lincoln.

The Field Museum

SOURCES: Tribune archives, Cook County Clerk, Park Ridge Public Library

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