• Lisa Schneider Fabes Chicago Community Mourns Leader and Advocate for Families
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    Lisa Schneider Fabes: Chicago Community Mourns Leader and Advocate for Families

    September 27, 2025 - By 

    Chicago is mourning the loss of Lisa Schneider Fabes, a nonprofit leader whose dedication to families and children left a lasting mark on the city’s civic landscape. Schneider Fabes, widely admired for her ability to connect people and organizations, passed away recently, prompting tributes from colleagues, friends, and community members across Illinois. For more than two decades, Schneider Fabes was a driving force behind initiatives designed to strengthen education, equity, and opportunity. She was best known for her leadership role at Family Focus, a Chicago-based nonprofit supporting parents and children with resources ranging from early childhood programs to advocacy work.…

  • Matthew McAndrews Chicago, Billerica communities, Colleague, and Teammate Mourned After Sudden Passing
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    Matthew McAndrews: Chicago, Billerica communities, Colleague, and Teammate Mourned After Sudden Passing

    September 13, 2025 - By 

    The sudden passing of Matthew McAndrews has left family, friends, and colleagues across Chicago, Illinois, and Billerica, Massachusetts, in mourning. McAndrews, who worked at The Siegfried Group, LLP in Chicago, is being remembered as a man whose warmth, energy, and joy touched countless lives. His sister, Gina Monteiro, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, writing: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of my beloved brother, Matthew. Words cannot express our heartache and sorrow. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers during the most difficult time of our lives.” Community tributes quickly followed, painting a…

  • CPD Officer Who Accidentally Shot Partner Krystal Rivera Stripped of Police Powers Amid New Probe
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    CPD Officer Who Accidentally Shot Partner Krystal Rivera Stripped of Police Powers Amid New Probe

    August 16, 2025 - By 

    Chicago, IL – The Chicago police officer who fatally shot his partner, Officer Krystal Rivera, during a foot chase earlier this summer has been formally stripped of his police powers, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) confirmed this week. While CPD did not provide a detailed explanation for the move, the department stated the action was taken in accordance with internal procedures. The incident that claimed Rivera’s life in June has been described by officials as “accidental,” though her family has called for an independent review. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), which investigates allegations of police misconduct, last updated…

  • Ryne Sandberg, Hall of Fame Cubs Legend and MVP Second Baseman, Dies at 65
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    Ryne Sandberg, Hall of Fame Cubs Legend and MVP Second Baseman, Dies at 65

    July 30, 2025 - By 

    Ryne Sandberg, the Hall of Fame second baseman whose smooth fielding and unexpected power at the plate made him one of baseball’s most admired players of the 1980s and ’90s, died Monday at age 65. The Chicago Cubs announced Sandberg’s passing in a statement on social media but did not specify a cause or location of death. Sandberg, who had been living in Lake Bluff, Illinois, had battled metastatic prostate cancer, which he first disclosed in January 2024. Known affectionately to Cubs fans as “Ryno,” Sandberg was a cornerstone of Chicago’s beloved 1984 and 1989 teams and remains a franchise…

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    Gavin Siegel Obituary: Chicago Community Mourns Resideint

    July 25, 2025 - By 

    Chicago, Illinois  – Gavin Siegel, whose passing has left family, friends, and neighbors heartbroken. Known for his warm personality, strong values, and genuine kindness, Gavin’s life was one that touched countless people across his personal and professional circles. While details surrounding his passing have not been made public, tributes on social media and in local community forums reflect the deep admiration and respect many held for him. Friends describe Gavin as someone who always made time for others and who had a remarkable ability to make people feel heard and valued. A Life of Integrity and Connection Gavin Siegel was…