J. Keeley, Herald: Chronicler of Chicago’s Soul J. Keeley, herald (1876 – 1975), was more than just a cartoonist; he was the voice of Chicago during its formative decades—a visual storyteller who captured the city's dynamism and anxieties with unflinching honesty and artistic brilliance. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Keeley’s early life instilled in him a deep appreciation for observation and detail – qualities that would serve him exceptionally well throughout his illustrious career as an illustrator and journalist. He honed his skills at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn before embarking on a pa…