Alexandra Forsythe, Dies at 37: Olympic Gold Medalist Dorothy Hamill Mourn Daughter, in Chicago, Illinois

Alexandra Forsythe, Dies at 37 Olympic Gold Medalist Dorothy Hamill Mourn Daughter, in Chicago, Illinois

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

Cristina Gatia, Murder–Suicide in Chicago: Leaving Communities in Mourning of a Novelist

Cristina Gatia, Murder–Suicide in Chicago Leaving Communities in Mourning of a Novelist

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 Mourns Thomas Anthony “Tom” Durkin, Attorney and Trusted Public Voice

Chicago Mourns Thomas Anthony “Tom” Durkin, Attorney and Trusted Public Voice

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

Joel Eckhardt, Chicago Faith Community Mourns Youngest Son of Apostle John and Wanda Eckhardt

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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

Realtor Monika Drwięga, Murder in Chicago: RCI Realty Community Mourns Agent After Tragic Death

Realtor Monika Drwięga, Murder in Chicago RCI Realty Community Mourns Agent After Tragic Death

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

Lindsey Boerma: Chicago and Journalism Community Mourn the Loss of Accomplished Political Producer

Lindsey Boerma Chicago and Journalism Community Mourn the Loss of Accomplished Political Producer

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

Jerry Taft: WLS‑TV (ABC7) Mourn Chicago “Good Morning” Weather Icon at 77

Jerry Taft WLS‑TV (ABC7) Mourn Chicago “Good Morning” Weather Icon at 77

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

Natalya Chytry: Chicago Mourns the Loss of A Creative Force Who Amplified People, Purpose, and Art

Natalya Chytry Chicago Mourns the Loss of A Creative Force Who Amplified People, Purpose, and Art

Chicago’s artistic and wellness circles are mourning the passing of Natalya Chytry, a creative consultant and community leader celebrated for her radiant energy and deep compassion. Her death was confirmed this week by close friend Natalie Rae Amrany, who shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, describing Chytry as “a beautiful best friend who radiated light, … Read more

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

Lisa Schneider Fabes Chicago Community Mourns Leader and Advocate for Families

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 … Read more

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

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

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: … Read more