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Iconic suburban auto dealer Bob Rohrman dies

By Eric Peterson
Sep 02, 2020 1:00 am - Bob Rohrman, the iconic auto dealer known for his comical television commercials and namesake suburban dealerships, died peacefully from natural causes Tuesday evening w...
A keeper of New Orleans Black culture dies at 73

The Associated Press
Sep 01, 2020 7:00 am - NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Sylvester Francis, the founder of the small but highly respected Backstreet Cultural museum that features an array of exhibits from various aspects of...
Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame coach John Thompson

By The Associated Press
Aug 31, 2020 7:00 am - Reaction from the sports world to the death of former Georgetown basketball coach and Hall of Famer John Thompson: 'œGeorgetown University, the sport of basketball and t...
Mitsubishi Motors executive behind Nissan alliance dies

By YURI KAGEYAMA
Aug 31, 2020 7:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - Former Mitsubishi Motors Chief Executive Osamu Masuko, who engineered the Japanese automaker's alliance with Nissan, has died. He was 71. Masuko was named ...
Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee dies at age 84

The Associated Press
Aug 31, 2020 7:00 am - NEW DELHI (AP) - Former President Pranab Mukherjee, a senior leader of India's Congress party who served in multiple Cabinets during five decades in politics, has died. ...
Coaching great John Thompson of Georgetown dead at 78

By JOSEPH WHITE
Aug 31, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a 'œHoya Paranoia'ť powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to ...
Former Wauconda school board member remembered for compassion, integrity

By Mick Zawislak
Aug 31, 2020 1:00 am - For many years, John Christopher Armstrong's inspirational welcome-back-to-school and graduation speeches in Wauconda Unit District 118 were memorable events. "I think p...
Former Elburn mayor Willey remembered for community involvement

By Steve Zalusky
Aug 31, 2020 1:00 am - Dr. Jim Willey's life was deeply rooted in Elburn, his home for more than 40 years and where he served as mayor for three terms. Willey, who died Aug. 23 at age 66, will...
Coaching great John Thompson of Georgetown dead at 78

By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer
Aug 31, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCA...
Julia Reed, chronicler of Southern life and food, dies at 59

The Associated Press
Aug 30, 2020 7:00 am - GREENVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Julia Reed, who wrote about food and culture in the South and promoted her native Mississippi Delta, has died. She was 59. Reed died Friday of c...

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