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NBC reporter, Latina journalism pioneer Cecilia Alvear dies

The Associated Press
Apr 25, 2017 7:00 am - SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - Cecilia Alvear, who fought for Latino inclusion in newsrooms and reached unprecedented heights for a Hispanic woman in journalism in a decade...
Gabriella Onesti had 'elegance, class'

By Harry Hitzeman
Apr 25, 2017 1:00 am - Gabriella Onesti, the mother of Ron Onesti, owner of the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, has died at 91. "She was known for her smile, her class and elegance. She always...
Teen formerly of Algonquin remembered as vibrant, always smiling

By Lauren Rohr
Apr 25, 2017 1:00 am - From the moment she was diagnosed with cancer last summer, Talia Freund made it her mission to fight the disease. The 14-year-old former Algonquin resident underwent sev...
Cip Siete, Elgin's pioneer Hispanic police officer, dies at 86

By Elena Ferrarin
Apr 25, 2017 1:00 am - Cipriano "Cip" Siete, Elgin's first Hispanic police officer and supervisor, was remembered for his high standards, dedication to service and kindness toward strangers. S...
'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' author dead

By HILLEL ITALIE
Apr 24, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Robert M. Pirsig, whose philosophical novel "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" became a million-selling classic and cultural touchstone after mo...
Wielgus, head of USA Swimming for 2 decades, dies at 67

By BETH HARRIS
Apr 24, 2017 7:00 am - USA Swimming executive director Chuck Wielgus, who led a federation that brought home 156 Olympic medals during his 20 years at the helm, died Sunday. He was 67. USA Swi...
Officials: 'Happy Days' star Moran likely died from cancer

The Associated Press
Apr 24, 2017 7:00 am - CORYDON, Ind. (AP) - Authorities say former "Happy Days" star Erin Moran likely died from cancer at her southern Indiana home. A statement released Monday by the Harriso...
Former Czech Republic defender Rajtoral kills himself

The Associated Press
Apr 24, 2017 7:00 am - PRAGUE (AP) - Former Czech Republic defender Frantisek Rajtoral, who won the domestic league title four times before joining Turkish club Gaziantepspor, died on Sunday. ...
Erin Moran, Joanie Cunningham in "Happy Days," dies at 56

BY HILLEL ITALIE
Apr 23, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Erin Moran, the former child star who played Joanie Cunningham in the sitcoms "Happy Days" and "Joanie Loves Chachi," has died. She was 56. Moran was fou...
Hollywood agent and producer Sandy Gallin dies at 76

By MARK KENNEDY
Apr 23, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Sandy Gallin, an agent and talent manager who guided the careers of such luminaries as Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Cher and Nicole Kidman, as well as...

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