Mom's Music
The album Jagged Little Pill from this artist was a staple in Allison's CD player for many months.
Who is Alanis Morisette?
This kid nearly gave Allison a heart attack when he was born with a head shaped like Gumby.
Who is Chris?
This was the name of the gift basket business that Allison started with her sister Liz.
What is A-Tisket A-Tasket?
"Life is like a box of chocolates" is the popular quote from this all-time favorite of Allison's.
What is Forrest Gump?
This fella keeps Allison company at their home in Aurora, IL
Who is Bill Durso?
Allison was a big fan of this band—even going to their Hell Freezes Over concert at United Center.
Who are The Eagles?
Nobody—even the doctors—believed Allison when she diagnosed this kid with chickenpox back in the 90s.
Who is Kathryn?
This distributor was lucky to hire Allison more than 20 years ago.
Saunders
A guardian angel named Clarence visits George Bailey in this Allison favorite—which was filmed more than two decades before she was born.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
In addition to macaroni & cheese, this dairy-heavy delight is a favorite of Chef Allison's (both to make and eat).
What is fondue?
In the 90s, this popular Chicago FM radio station was a fixture in Allison's car.
What is 101.9 FM The Mix?
Allison has watched this kid grow exponentially, both height-wise and talent-wise (especially on the stage).
Who is Jake?
This Woodridge diner employed a young Allison.
What is The Doggie Diner?
The 1998 film Simon Birch was loosely based on this novel, one of Allison's all-time favorite books.
What is A Prayer for Owen Meany?
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the New York City boroughs of Staten Island and this borough, where Allison was born.
What is Brooklyn?
Allison has seen this hip hop musical in Chicago multiple times.
What is Hamilton?
When this kid was born in 1988, Allison was more than 900 miles away.
Who is Melissa?
Long before Little Allison was employed by this popular local pizzeria, Big Allison worked at its Bolingbrook location.
What is Papa's Pizzeria?
Fraulein Maria is the main character in this classical musical—an Allison favorite— about the singing Von Trapp family.
What is The Sound of Music?
In the late 90s, you'd have to wake up pretty early to beat Allison and company to a beach chair at this aquatic center.
What is Pelican Harbor?
This 2007 musical romance featured the hit song "Falling Slowly".
What is Once?
These kids joined Allison's life right around the same time a four-legged kid named Riley did.
Who are Maddie and Haley?
A certification from this training event is one of many things adorning Allison's current desk at Saunders.
What is 3M Converter College?
A lonely, aging movie star named Bob Harris and a conflicted newlywed, Charlotte, meet in Tokyo in this Allison-recommended film by Sofia Coppola.
What Lost in Translation?
Allison was the coach of this youth girl's softball team, which her daughter played on.
Who are The Rangers?