Chicago – Ella Louise Jenkins, the pioneering singer-songwriter known worldwide as the “First Lady of Children’s Music,” died peacefully on November 9, 2024, in Chicago. She was 100. Her death was confirmed by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, the label that released all of her nearly 40 albums and regarded her as its best-selling individual artist. … Read more
CHICAGO — Reports circulating through Chicago’s hip-hop community say rapper 4Block Lil Mari, also known as Lil Mari, was shot and killed in Chicago around September 21, 2026. However, the identity of the victim had not been publicly confirmed by Chicago authorities in the latest reporting reviewed. Chicago police responded at about 8:33 a.m. Monday … Read more
By Benson Judge | Published: July 3, 2026 |Source: Michelle Glass Statement CHICAGO, Ill. — The heavy metal community is mourning the loss of Shaun Glass, acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of Repentance, who died following a medical emergency suffered on May 31. His wife, Michelle Glass, confirmed his passing in a heartfelt public statement, … Read more
Chicago, Illinois – Alexandra Forsythe, the daughter of Olympic figure skating champion Dorothy Hamill, has died at the age of 37. She passed away February 17, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. Born in 1988, Alexandra was the child of Hamill and her former husband, Kenneth Forsythe. Although she largely lived outside the public spotlight that followed … Read more
Community Seeks Answers After Death of Cristina Gatia in Tragic Chicago Murder–Suicide Chicago, Aruba, Morton Grove, ILL – The death of Cristina Gatia, a Novelist has left families and communities across Illinois and beyond grappling with grief after authorities identified the case as a murder–suicide. Details remain limited, but information shared through social media posts and … Read more
Chicago, Illinois, – Chicago’s legal and civic communities are mourning the death of Thomas Anthony Durkin, widely known as Tom Durkin, an American attorney whose career and public presence left a lasting mark on the city. News of Durkin’s passing was shared through obituary notices and funeral home announcements, prompting an outpouring of tributes from … Read more
The Chicago faith community is grieving following the passing of Joel Eckhardt, the youngest son of Apostle John Eckhardt and Wanda Eckhardt. The family confirmed his death in an official statement shared on Tuesday, asking for prayers, compassion, and privacy as they navigate the days ahead. Joel died on November 25, 2025, according to the … Read more
Chicago, IL – The Chicago community is reeling after the sudden and tragic death of realtor Monika Drwięga, whose warmth, professionalism, and vibrant personality made her a cherished presence, particularly within the city’s Polish and Northwest Side neighborhoods. Her passing has sparked an outpouring of grief across social media, where friends and colleagues continue to … Read more
Chicago, IL — The journalism world is mourning the loss of Lindsey Boerma, a talented political producer whose career spanned some of the country’s leading media organizations, including CBS News, MSNBC, NewsNation, and Atlantic Media Co. Boerma, a Chicago resident and graduate of Pepperdine University, had previously worked as a campaign trail reporter, video producer, … Read more
Long-time Chicago meteorologist Jerry Taft, age 77, has died, the station where he spent the bulk of his professional life announced this week. A trusted voice in the storm Taft became a familiar figure for viewers of WLS‑TV (ABC7) in Chicago, where he served as a meteorologist for 33 years before his retirement in January … Read more
