Obituaries
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Charles Webb, author of 'The Graduate,' dies in England
Jun 27, 2020 7:00 am - Charles Webb, a lifelong non-conformist whose debut novel 'œThe Graduate'ť was a deadpan satire of his college education and wealthy background adapted into the classic ...
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Milton Glaser, designer of 'I Love NY' logo, dies at 91
Jun 27, 2020 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Milton Glaser, the groundbreaking graphic designer who adorned Bob Dylan's silhouette with psychedelic hair and summed up the feelings for his native New...
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Blaine Kern Sr., New Orleans' 'Mr. Mardi Gras,' dies at 93
Jun 26, 2020 7:00 am - NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Blaine Kern Sr., a float builder who was often credited with helping expand New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebration into a giant event known worldwide, ha...
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Thomas Blanton, KKK bomber of 16th St Baptist Church, dies
Jun 26, 2020 7:00 am - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr., the last of three one-time Ku Klux Klansmen convicted in a 1963 Alabama church bombing that killed four Black girls and...
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Elgin homeless blogger remembered for giving 'a voice to the voiceless'Jun 26, 2020 1:00 am - Doug Henke's lasting contribution to Elgin, and beyond, will be his unapologetic, opinionated advocacy for the homeless, those who knew him said Friday. Henke, who died ...
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Luis Varela, former AP sports correspondent, dies at 82
Jun 25, 2020 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Luis Rigoberto Varela, who worked nearly 40 years as a correspondent for the now defunct Spanish desk of The Associated Press in Puerto Rico and covered ...
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James Fay, superintendent who oversaw era of change in District 59, dies at 87Jun 25, 2020 1:00 am - Those who knew former Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 Superintendent James Fay say he was never one to shy away from the tough decisions. Like having to close ...
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Film producer, wealthy heir, political donor Steve Bing dies
Jun 24, 2020 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Movie producer, film financier, real estate heir and major Democratic political donor Steve Bing has died. He was 55. The Los Angeles County coroner s...
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Gregory Katz, acclaimed AP journalist, dies at 67
Jun 24, 2020 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Gregory Katz, an acclaimed correspondent for The Associated Press in London who recently led the news cooperative's coverage of Brexit and the election o...
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Downers Grove South community remembers 15-year-old Evan MelauJun 24, 2020 1:00 am - He was a little guy with a big positive spirit and ever-present smile. He played three sports, and gave his heart to all three. And teammates loved Evan Melau. Evan, a 1...