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Battle of Britain fighter pilot Paul Farnes dies at 101

The Associated Press
Jan 30, 2020 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Paul Farnes, one of the last remaining Battle of Britain fighter pilots who helped protect the U.K. during World War II, has died. He was 101. Farnes, who ...
Versatile race-car driver John Andretti dies at 56

By MICHAEL MAROT
Jan 30, 2020 6:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - John Andretti carved out his own niche in one of the world's most successful racing families. He became the first driver to attempt the Memorial Day ...
Ex-Gopher star, Supervalu CEO Michael Wright dies at 81

The Associated Press
Jan 29, 2020 6:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Michael Wright, a former University of Minnesota football star who led grocery wholesaler Supervalu Inc. for 20 years, has died. He was 81. Wright die...
'Baseball was his life, really': Childhood friend says of coach who died in Bryant crash

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Jan 29, 2020 12:00 am - Growing up on Albert Street in Mount Prospect, John Altobelli and John Moran were best buddies. It was a simpler time during the late 1960s. The duo would make forts in...
Bob Shane, founding member of Kingston Trio, dead at 85

The Associated Press
Jan 28, 2020 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Bob Shane, the last surviving original member of the popular folk group the Kingston Trio and the lead singer on its million-selling ballad 'œTom Dooley'...
Artist, 84, dies after being hit by car in northern Virginia

The Associated Press
Jan 28, 2020 6:00 am - ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - An artist known for work depicting his native Bolivia has died after being struck by a car in northern Virginia. Alfredo Da Silva died Sunday. He ...
Nicholas Parsons, host of BBC's 'Just a Minute.' dies at 96

The Associated Press
Jan 28, 2020 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - British broadcaster Nicholas Parsons, who hosted the witty, wordy radio program 'œJust a Minute'ť for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 96. Parson...
Former North Aurora mayor was about family, teaching and service

By Elena Ferrarin
Jan 28, 2020 12:00 am - This story has been edited to correct the date for visitation. Mark Ruby, the former mayor of North Aurora, was remembered as a family man who dedicated his life to...
Baseball coach who died alongside Kobe Bryant grew up in Mount Prospect

Daily Herald report
Jan 28, 2020 12:00 am - A native of Mount Prospect - along with his wife and daughter - was among the nine people killed in the helicopter crash in Southern California Sunday that also claimed ...
The Latest: Remains recovery at Bryant crash site underway

The Associated Press
Jan 27, 2020 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Latest on the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant (all times local): 8:30 p.m. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says his departme...

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