Obituaries
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Hawaii Democratic congressman Mark Takai dies
Jul 21, 2016 7:00 am - HONOLULU (AP) - U.S. Rep. Mark Takai, a war veteran and long-time legislator known for his bright nature and deep commitment to service, died in his home after a months-...
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Bill Cardille, former Pittsburgh local TV host, dead at 87
Jul 21, 2016 7:00 am - PITTSBURGH (AP) - Bill Cardille, a Pittsburgh TV personality nicknamed "Chilly Billy" who hosted late-night "Chiller Theater" as well as "Studio Wrestling," has died. He...
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Schaumburg mourns loss of former Mayor Atcher's widowJul 21, 2016 1:00 am - Family members and longtime friends are mourning the death this week of Maggie Atcher — the widow of Schaumburg's influential second mayor Bob Atcher — at the age of 88....
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Romanian actor Radu Beligan dies at 97
Jul 20, 2016 7:00 am - BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romanian actor Radu Beligan, one of the nation's most prolific actors whose career spanned almost 80 years, has died, a hospital said. He was 9...
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Writer-director Garry Marshall dies at age 81
Jul 20, 2016 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Writer-director Garry Marshall, whose deft touch with comedy and romance led to a string of TV hits that included "Happy Days" and "Laverne & Shirley"...
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Reaction to the death of writer-director Garry Marshall
Jul 20, 2016 7:00 am - Reaction to the death Tuesday of TV and film writer and director Garry Marshall of "Happy Days" and "Pretty Woman" fame: ___ "RIP Garry Marshall, whose humor & humanity ...
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'Pretty Woman' filmmaker Garry Marshall dies at age 81
Jul 20, 2016 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Garry Marshall knew how to tug at moviegoers' heartstrings, whether with unlikely love in "Pretty Woman" or sentimental loss in "Beaches." But it was goofy...
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Hawaii Democratic congressman Mark Takai dies
Jul 20, 2016 7:00 am - HONOLULU (AP) - U.S. Rep. Mark Takai, a war veteran and long-time legislator known for his bright nature and deep commitment to service, died in his home Wednesday after...
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Clown Dimitri, beloved Swiss performer, dead at 80
Jul 20, 2016 7:00 am - GENEVA (AP) - Clown Dimitri, a beloved Swiss clown and mime over nearly six decades who studied under Marcel Marceau and spread smiles from Broadway to Congo with a trad...
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Pioneering school psychologist was first one hired by District 54Jul 20, 2016 1:00 am - A longtime school psychologist in Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 who pioneered ways to determine the needs of special education students and who was instrume...