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Schaumburg Library mourns former trustee Robert Lyons, who served 44 years on board

By Eric Peterson
May 11, 2026 12:36 pm - Former Schaumburg Township District Library Trustee Robert Lyons is being mourned by longtime colleagues following his death Thursday at the age of 87.
Ted Turner, cable TV visionary who created CNN, dies at 87

By Adam Bernstein
May 06, 2026 9:26 am - Ted Turner, a mercurial tycoon and gadfly visionary whose “superstation” TBS was a cornerstone of cable TV’s early success, whose 24-hour news channel CNN revolutionized TV journalism, and whose sprawling legacy encompassed conservation, philanthropy and professional sports, died Wednesday. He was 87.
Conant High School assistant principal mourned after weekend death

By Eric Peterson
Apr 27, 2026 4:47 pm - Conant High School in Hoffman Estates is mourning the weekend death of one of its assistant principals.
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

By BILL BARROW, MATT BROWN and JEFF AMY
Apr 22, 2026 1:15 pm - U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.
More than a craftsman: Celebration of life for Lake Zurich fixture John Bafaloukos

By Mick Zawislak
Apr 22, 2026 12:38 pm - Family and friends will gather this weekend to remember John Bafaloukos, the well-known owner of Johnny’s Shoe Repair in downtown Lake Zurich for more than 45 years.
Don Schlitz, storied country songwriter behind such hits as ‘The Gambler,’ dies at 73

By MARIA SHERMAN
Apr 17, 2026 11:28 am - Don Schlitz, the storied country music songwriter known for such hits as “The Gambler,” “On the Other Hand” and “Forever and Ever, Amen,” died Thursday at a Nashville hospital. He was 73.
Friends and colleagues mourn loss of Illinois Holocaust Museum founder Sam Harris at 90

By Eric Peterson
Apr 02, 2026 3:38 pm - Samuel R. Harris of Kildeer, founder of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie, died Wednesday at the age of 90.
World War II Ghost Army hero Bluestein dies at 102

By Steve Zalusky
Mar 25, 2026 2:11 pm - Bernie Bluestein, a member of the legendary Ghost Army during World War II and later a fixture on Harper College’s art scene, died Wednesday at age 102 in hospice in Wheeling, his son Keith said.
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who transformed bureau into counterterrorism force after 9/11, dies at 81

By ERIC TUCKER
Mar 21, 2026 12:58 pm - Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has died. He was 81.
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

By JONATHAN MATTISE
Mar 20, 2026 9:21 am - Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents — has died at 86.

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