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By W.D. Ehrhart I have had a very long, though unusual, career as a teacher. I first entered the classroom as a graduate student at the University of Illinois…

Gary Fowler passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the Effingham Daily News on 2024-03-29.

Robert “Bob” Joseph Mesarchik died peacefully on Saturday February 3, 2024 surrounded by his 4 children and other close family, and achieved his lifetime wish of dying in his own home of 56 years.

Funso Adegbola’s memoirs, He Gave Me Wings and its sequel, She Gave Me Roots, are subtle and profound affirmation and celebration of family.

Funso Adegbola renders a moving and brilliant account of Chief Bola and Justice Atinuke Ige as responsible parents.

The cause of this zombified reimported day of feminism was taken up by the U.N., which began observing it in 1975.

From the machine politicians in La Villita to the radicals in Pilsen, Mexican Chicagoans have played a central role in defining their city. 

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The bomb detonated inside Northeastern universitys virtual reality center and injured a 45-year-old staff member. The staff member was hospitalized with minor injuries to their hands.

A look at the first coaches appointed by Dr. Karol Kahrs to lead the first varsity womens athletics programs at the University of Illinois.