David Perry, an urban planning expert, who headed the University of Illinois Chicago’s Great Cities Institute for 12 years, has died.
David Perry, UIC professor and expert in urban planning issues, dies
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Oak Park Det. Allan Reddins remembered as friend and mentor who was ‘wise beyond his years’
Oak Park Detective Allan Reddins, who was killed in the line of duty the day after Thanksgiving, left a lasting impact.
Barbara O’Rahilly, oversaw growth of Carol Stream Park District, dies
Barbara O’Rahilly was an early resident of Carol Stream and helped develop recreational opportunities as executive director of parks.
Hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO heads into third day as new clues emerge
As the investigation into a masked gunman who stalked and killed the head of one of the largest U.S. health insurers moved into its third day Friday, possible leads emerged about his travel before the shooting and a message scrawled on ammunition found at the crime scene.
Joel Flaum, longtime federal judge in Chicago, dies at 88
Joel Flaum spent almost 50 years as a federal judge in Chicago, including six years as chief judge on the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Bill Melton, the 1st Chicago White Sox player to lead the AL in home runs, dies at 79
Bill Melton, the Chicago White Sox third baseman who led the AL in home runs in 1971 and later became a Sox TV analyst, died Thursday at age 79.
Ron Paul, food industry expert, dies at 90
Ron Paul, who co-founded the consulting firm Technomic and was a widely recognized expert on food industry trends, has died.
Frank Nitikman, attorney and Lyric Opera supernumerary, dies at 84
Frank Nitikman, an attorney who for 17 years was a supernumerary with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, has died.
Lou Carnesecca, Hall of Fame coach who led St. John’s for 24 seasons, dies at 99
Lou Carnesecca, the excitable St. John’s mens basketball coach whose outlandish sweaters became an emblem of his team’s rousing Final Four run in 1985, died at 99 on Saturday, just a few weeks shy of his 100th birthday.
John McKnight, Northwestern professor and community organizer, dies
John L. McKnight, a professor of speech and urban affairs at Northwestern University, and an expert on community organizing, has died.