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Dr. Aldo Pedroso Sr. carried his memories of medicine among the poor of Havana, Cuba, with him to Chicago, where he became a leader in the Hispanic community.
Dan C. Flanagan -- a major force in girls soccer in Illinois and an attorney who helped craft legislation that requires child-safety seats in vehicles -- has died.
Navy Seabee during WWII Nursing dean set up first hospice program in U.S.
Pioneer sign-language interpreter Mayor brought several amenities to Libertyville
Matriarch put family first -- her own and others WWII vet, 33rd Degree Mason Explosive drummer with Jimi Hendrix Experience dies
William E. Brazley: Architect built O'Hare cargo facility Herb Score: Pitcher for Sox, Indians, became broadcaster
Joanne H. Alter: Pioneering female politician Miriam Makeba: Legendary singer was first African to win a Grammy
Polish prime minister, last communist chief South African musical legend Miriam Makeba dies Won gold, silver medals in track at '68 Olympics Rights leader stood with MLK for 'Dream' speech
Insurance exec founded telemarketing firm N. Ireland's top cop during IRA clashes, probed in killings
Chronicled pancreatic cancer battle First critic to tout works of Morrison, Garcia Marquez
Ran acclaimed family-friendly firm Founded contracting firm, charity to aid CPS students
Sci-fi author Michael Crichton has died Working at family's market, he was called Pumpkin King PASCAL 'PAT' NAPLES | 1932-2008 Airhart was gravely injured in 2001 shooting 'Peruvian Songbird' wowed audiences
Warehouse supervisor, part-time firefighter remembered Produced 13 movies that won top Oscars Author helped establish New Age movement 'Marine's Marine' hailed for Vietnam War effort Mayor, skipper, storyteller, legendary bar owner dies
Daughter of Illinois senator Sen. Dick Durbin's daughter dies Film producer John Daly dies Spearheaded recreation programs at Lombard parks 'Professional volunteer' was a friend to wildlife, CSO Def Jam says exec is dead Recorded deepest ocean dive -- 7 miles
Chicago icon Studs Terkel dies Dentist, dental assistant 'worked hand in hand' Dem fund-raiser sent cash to mistress of John Edwards
Fearless reporter 'never let go'
Joffrey Ballet co-founder Gerald Arpino dies at 85 Left body shop for boardroom Pastor was called to the ministry from a young age Co-founder of La Leche League
Committeeman also was former ad salesman
Made authentic food products available to Mexicans living here Celebrated author of 18 Navajo Tribal Police novels
Italian tennis player was No. 92 before injuries took toll Manager of Scotland's national soccer team Played keyboard for Grateful Dead Tenor 'one of the great voices' at La Scala Author Tony Hillerman dies
Founded Skyline Disposal Waste Haulers Served in OSS, espionage agency in WWII
St. Pat's basketball standout Sought JFK's help to preserve Wis. islands
Chose medicine over becoming classical pianist Onetime judge served 13 years in prison for fixing 3 murder cases
Big guy with a beautiful voice Former owner of Celtics during '81 title season 'Dolemite' star worked with rappers Prominent U.K. literary agent
Montgomery Ward employee lived to be 101 Hall of Fame guard who blocked for Jim Brown
'Dolemite' comedian Moore dead at 71: Reports Celebrated Chinese film director Acerbic fashion critic Mr. Blackwell dies
Flower-arranging artist also savored mountain climbing Longtime public works official, baseball coach Soul singer Dee Dee Warwick dies Suburban soldier's death in Afghanistan spurs probe Paramedic 'was the best of the best' Helped popularize bodybuilding as sport