Whenever Shirley Haas walked into a room, even long after she retired, people gathered around to be regaled with colorful stories of Chicago’s political, literary and journalistic past.
“Shirley was a vibrant and colorful personality and a gifted Chicago reporter from the heyday of Chicago journalism with great stories to tell,” said author Richard Lindberg. “She never slowed down, she loved books and the company of authors, and her Fiery Clock Face bookstore in Andersonville was a gathering spot for bibliophiles. Shirley’s annual New Year’s Eve party was an ‘A-list’ event and a rollicking good time for all of us who valued her friendship and her tremendous esprit de corps.”
