Obituaries
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Remembering those we’ve lost: Notable deaths across the suburbs in 2024Dec 27, 2024 3:04 pm - As we close out 2024 and look forward to 2025, we remember those we've lost this year in the suburbs. Educators, public servants, business leaders and philanthropists were among them, all leaving indelible marks through their accomplishments and dedication.
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Joe Cosenza, ‘legendary deal maker’ of Inland Real Estate, diesDec 27, 2024 1:44 pm - Inland Real Estate Group co-founder, director and Vice Chairman Joe Cosenza, 81, of Downers Grove, died Dec. 25.
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‘In our most exclusive club:’ Vernon Hills remembers 100-year-old World War II vetDec 26, 2024 6:39 pm - Another in the diminishing number of World War II veterans and the first centenarian among those honored in Vernon Hills has died.
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India’s former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies aged 92
Dec 26, 2024 12:52 pm - India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92.
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‘Heaven just got a little tastier’: Longtime owner of Libertyville’s Townee Square Restaurant rememberedDec 26, 2024 12:32 pm - Longtime patrons of a beloved Libertyville restaurant are paying tribute to its late cofounder.
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Richard Perry, record producer behind ‘You’re So Vain’ and other hits, dies at 82
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Memorial service Saturday for former Glen Ellyn trustee Phyllis ScanlanDec 24, 2024 12:20 pm - A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 28, for former Glen Ellyn trustee Phyllis G. Scanlan.
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Stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65
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Risé Jones remembered as Elgin’s ‘renaissance woman’Dec 17, 2024 9:14 am - Renaissance woman Risé Dawn Jones, 58, dies suddenly, a leaving a legacy of community leadership and youth arts programs in Elgin.
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‘Such a force for good’: Renowned environmental lawyer Collins who fought for pollution victims diesDec 16, 2024 6:59 pm - Shawn Collins, 67, who took on corporate polluters and was devoted to his family, is remembered.