News Obituaries
William Pullinsi, the founder of Candlelight and inventor of dinner theater, dies at 86
His Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Summit launched the careers of some of Chicago's most notable...
Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86.
Barney Frank, the longtime Democratic congressman and leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay...
Column: Remembering Julian Frazin, a lawyer, judge and creative dynamo
Along with a career as a judge and attorney, he wrote "Miracle — the Musical"...
Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died
Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at...
Kevin Michael Doyle, Chicago actor from ‘Untouchables’ who became a police officer, dies at 68
His work on Chicago stages, including at Second City, was highly praised, but he made...
Sam Sianis of the Billy Goat, Chicago’s most famous saloonkeeper, dies at 91
Sam Sianis, a Greek immigrant who became one of the most successful saloonkeepers and a...
Joe Sedelmaier, who created memorable ‘Where’s the beef?’ and FedEx ads, dies at 92
As the director of award-winning TV commercials, Sedelmaier chose to stay and create in Chicago,...
Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of a brain tumor
Jason Collins spent 13 years as a player for six NBA franchises. He revealed in...
Lou Graham, who won the 1975 US Open at Medinah, dies at 88
Lou Graham won the 1975 U.S. Open by beating John Mahaffey by two strokes in...
Rex Reed, longtime film critic and journalist, dies at 87
Rex Reed, the prominent and outspoken film critic and journalist known for his longtime column...