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Actor Valerie Mahaffey, ‘Northern Exposure’ Emmy winner, dies after cancer battle, publicist says

The Associated Press
Jun 01, 2025 9:10 am - Celebrated actor Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged from Shakespeare to the hit 1990s series “Northern Exposure,” died at 71 after a battle with cancer, according to a statement released Saturday by her publicist.
Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Houlihan on pioneering TV series ‘M.A.S.H.,’ has died at 87

By MARK KENNEDY
May 30, 2025 3:55 pm - Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Major Margaret Houlihan, the demanding head nurse of a behind-the-lines surgical unit during the Korean War on the pioneering hit TV series “M.A.S.H.,” has died. She was 87.
George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on ‘Cheers’ and found another home onstage, dies at 76

By MARK KENNEDY
May 20, 2025 3:19 pm - George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf,” has died. He was 76.
‘He cared profoundly’: Former Mundelein Mayor Colin McRae dies

By Russell Lissau
May 09, 2025 10:57 am - Former Mundelein Mayor Colin McRae, who went on to serve on the Lake County Board and as the president of the Lake County Forest Preserve District board, died Thursday.
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, dies at 85

By MARK SHERMAN
May 09, 2025 8:23 am - Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, the ascetic bachelor and New Hampshire Republican who became a darling of liberals during his nearly 20 years on the bench, has died. He was 85.
‘A leader, mentor and education advocate’: Former U-46 chief José Torres dies at 65

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
May 05, 2025 12:16 pm - José Torres, a nearly 40-year veteran educator and former Elgin Area School District U-46 superintendent, died Friday, May 2, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, after a brief illness, according to sources.
Former Gov. George Ryan dies at 91

By John O'Connor
May 02, 2025 2:33 pm - He served as governor from 1999 to 2003. The longtime Republican leader, who also served as secretary of state, gained both accolades and criticism during his tenure.
Former Elk Grove Village trustee who worked to build global ties and boost civics dies at 80

By Christopher Placek
Apr 30, 2025 8:01 pm - Patton Feichter, a longtime Elk Grove Village trustee and educator, has died at 80. He is remembered for his decades of civic leadership and efforts promoting cross-cultural understanding.
Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael was a ‘wild child’ who loved football — and life

By Dan Pompei
Apr 23, 2025 6:39 pm - The irony of Steve McMichael’s life is that it was stopped short, yet he got more out of 67 years than an entire team could. The Pro Football Hall of Famer died from complications of ALS on Wednesday.
Services for Wheeling police commander set for Wednesday

By Russell Lissau
Apr 21, 2025 1:09 pm - Public and private memorials for a veteran Wheeling police commander who died last week are set for Wednesday.

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