Special exports

Grant Achatz, Roger Ebert, Jeanne Gang, Tracy Letts: Fellow city-dwellers who've garnered international acclaim make us Chicagoans puff up with pride. Yet some talented musicians, authors and artists have flown under the radar here, while dedicated fans in Europe and Asia collect their work, follow them on tour, even craft dolls in their likenesses. Come on, Chicago, get on the bandwagon! Here's what you've been missing.