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Literary philanthropist Drue Heinz dies in Scotland

The Associated Press
Apr 05, 2018 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Drue Heinz, a philanthropist who championed Anglo-American authors and founded a publishing house, has died at her home in Scotland. She was 103. Heinz die...
5-time world darts champion Eric Bristow dies aged 60

The Associated Press
Apr 05, 2018 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Eric Bristow, the five-time world darts champion acclaimed as the sport's first superstar, has died. He was 60. The Professional Darts Corporation says Bri...
Ray Wilkins, a former England captain, dies at 61

By STEVE DOUGLAS
Apr 04, 2018 7:00 am - Ray Wilkins, an elegant midfielder who captained England's national soccer team and played for illustrious teams such as Manchester United, Chelsea and AC Milan in a 24-...
St. Charles philanthropist Doris Hunt dies at 88

By Lauren Rohr
Apr 03, 2018 1:00 am - To those who crossed paths with Doris Hunt and her husband Max, it seemed as if everything they touched turned to gold in St. Charles and surrounding communities. The co...
Award-winning Daily Herald employee BaryAnn Koenig recalled

By Bob Susnjara
Apr 03, 2018 1:00 am - BaryAnn Koenig is being remembered for her 31-year, award-winning career with the Daily Herald, her enjoyment of travel and love for her family. Koenig, 79, of Des Plain...
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: A life of struggle

By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA
Apr 02, 2018 7:00 am - JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Even the name given to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at birth - Nomzamo, "one who undergoes trials" - foretold a life of struggle. During her nearly 38-y...
S Africa to give state burial to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA
Apr 02, 2018 7:00 am - JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, an anti-apartheid activist in her own right whose reputation was sullied by scandal, has died. Sh...
Bob Beattie, pioneer of Alpine World Cup circuit, has died

By PAT GRAHAM
Apr 02, 2018 7:00 am - DENVER (AP) - The plaque that rested for years on ski icon Bob Beattie's desk was inscribed with a matter-of-fact motto: It can be done. An all-too-fitting mantra for th...
Des Plaines History Center leader Caine remembered as 'dear colleague and true friend'

Daily Herald report
Apr 02, 2018 1:00 am - Shari L. Caine, a longtime curator at the Des Plaines History Center and its executive director since 2011, died Friday after battling cancer, officials from the center ...
Steven Bochco, creator of 'Hill Street Blues,' dies at 74

The Associated Press
Apr 01, 2018 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Steven Bochco, a writer and producer known for creating the groundbreaking police drama "Hill Street Blues," died Sunday. He was 74. A family spokesma...

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