‘She was a firework’: EMT remembered for her compassion, leadership
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News Obituaries
Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer-winning author who turned unlikely subjects into bestsellers, dies at 80
Tracy Kidder, an award-winning narrative nonfiction writer who turned everything from computer engineering to life...
Reginald ‘Reg’ Weaver, first Black president of the state’s largest teachers union, dies at 86
Reginald “Reg” Weaver, who taught in Harvey’s public schools, became the first Black president of...
Richard ‘Buzz’ Norton, Merchandise Mart antiques firm owner who appeared on ‘Antiques Roadshow,’ dies at 85
The North Shore native was a valuable local resource on antiques and was tapped several...
Ali Larijani, believed to be running Iran since the beginning of the war, is killed in a strike
Iranian authorities have confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official who...
Orion Samuelson, considered the Bruce Springsteen of WGN radio’s agribusiness reporting, dies at 91
He delivered critical information for farmers across the Midwest during a 60-year career as WGN-AM...
Len Deighton, author of bestselling spy thrillers, dead at 97
Len Deighton, a prolific writer whose tough, stylish spy thrillers featured on bestseller lists for...
Jorie Lueloff, long known as first female news anchor on Chicago TV, dies at 85
She was an outspoken opponent of credit discrimination against women before Congress passed the Equal...
Whiting leader, creator of ‘Mr. Pierogi,’ Gayle Kosalko dies at 76
Gayle Kosalko, credited as one of the early creators and backers of Whiting’s Pierogi Festival,...
Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99
Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who inadvertently hastened Richard Nixon’s resignation over the Watergate...
Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family and closest friends offer one last goodbye
On Saturday, a final "homegoing" service represented the culmination of nine days of funerals and...
Troy Murray, Chicago Blackhawks great and longtime team broadcaster, dies at 63
Troy Murray, who died Saturday at 63, played 12 of his 15 NHL seasons with...
Gayle Franzen, longtime Illinois and DuPage County public servant who helped build I-355, dies at 81
As DuPage County Board chairman, he worked to end long-standing rancor on the board while...