Every town has their stories and their storied people of note, and the towns in Franklin County are no different. Check out this list of Famous People from our hometowns.  If we missed someone, please let us know. Take a moment to learn more about each one by searching them by name.

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Benton, Illinois

Billy Grammer - Singer
Paul Lipscomb - Sports
Tommy Johnagin - Comedian
John Malkovich - Actor
Jonathan Browning - Actor/Director
Doug Collins - Sports
Lin Bolen - Political 

West Frankfort, Illinois

Hal Smith - Sports
Lou Levanti - Sports
Joe Wendryhoski - Sports
Kenneth J. Gray - Political
Clyde L. Choate - Political
Benny Tate - Sports & Political

Zeigler, Illinois

Nick Holonyak - Inventor
Babe Martin - Sports
Mike Milosevich - Sports

Christopher, Illinois

Al Glossop - Sports
Louie E. Lewis - Political
Gene Rayburn - Game Show Host