Three-time NBA champion and beloved color commentator whose infectious energy defined Chicago basketball for 30 years died after an accidental fall at his home.
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Paula Jean Spatola, 74
Paula Jean Spatola, a nurse whose 50-year career was defined by quiet compassion, and a devoted animal rescuer who found joy in simple pleasures, died May 27 in Maywood, Illinois. She was 74.
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Maria Ligas, 76
Maria Ligas, a Polish-born homemaker and caregiver whose devotion to her Catholic faith and family defined her life, died May 28 in Justice, Illinois. She was 76.
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Chicago Christian announces bid to purchase Trinity College campus
Chicago Christian High School wants to purchase Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, which is next door to the high school.
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Robert John Bussey
Robert John Bussey, a trade show and logistics industry veteran known for his warmth and ability to connect with people, died May 26.
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Catherine M. Staron
Catherine M. Staron, a longtime resident of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, died Friday, May 29.
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Michaela De Los Santos
Micaela De Los Santos, a longtime resident of Bridgeport and McKinley Park who worked at the American Can Company during World War II, died Monday, June 1, in the early morning hours. Her age was not provided.
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Rev. William T. O’Mara
Rev. William T. O’Mara, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago who served as pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Orland Hills for more than four decades, died Wednesday, May 27. He was 94.
