Tonight’s winner: Santiago Martinez

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Newcity‘s annual list, the Lit 50: Who Really Books in Chicago, includes Windy City Story Slam founder Bill “The Butcher” Hillmann:

42 Bill “The Butcher” Hillman (sic)
The founder and emcee of the Windy City Story Slam offers several readings at various venues throughout the year, including event last year with John McNally and Irvine Welsh. At Pilsen’s Simone’s Bar on June 6, the Slam hosts “The War and Peace Show,” featuring appearances by Welsh, John Schultz and a handful of “slammers.”

Congrats, Bill! Make sure to shake the man’s hand at the show this weekend.