Chicago’s Walking Man wandered alone for decades. Loved ones say: ‘He observed everything. That was his adventure.’

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.

CletusVanDamme 5 points 3 years ago

I used to see him walking all the time downtown about 15 years ago. Very sad what happened to him (multiple times).

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LostRedditor 3 points 3 years ago

Crazy, sad story.

(I'll never forgive you for Lem, BTW)

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simsymbiote 2 points 3 years ago

Same here. My wife has seen/known about him for a while and was heartbroken hearing what happened to him.

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