Obituary: Lewis Simpkins, football player
A football player in S.C. collapsed during a football practice on a hot day and died shortly after efforts to revive him fell short.
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Obituary: Sarah Yakus, math teacher
A middle school math teacher who was promoted to be an elementary school principal in Illinois died Saturday at the age of 32.
Obituary: Coach Pat Summitt
The winningest coach in NCAA Division 1 died peacefully on Tuesday. She coached women's basketball at Tennessee for 38 years.
Obituary: Harper Lee, author of Mockingbird
The author of <em>To Kill a Mockingbird</em> died Friday at the age of 89. She inspired tolerance during the Civil Rights Movement.
What happens if the Supreme Court ties?
The death of Justice Antonin Scalia leaves several questions about cases this term that could now result in a tie vote if Pres Obama makes no new nominations.
Obituary: Jennie Waltrip; taught kids with autism
We celebrate the life of a special educator in Frederick Co., Md., whose efforts eased the suffering of a great many kids on the autism spectrum.
Suburban teen killed in Phoenix murder-suicide
A double-shooting that killed a McHenry Co. girl, 16, in Phoenix, Ariz., leaves a family in mourning back in Illinois.
Body of IL teen found in floodwaters
Flooding has killed at least 1 teenager in southern IL as major North American rivers crest well above the flood stages.
Obit: Zaevion Dobson; shielded friend from gunfire
A student who jumped on top of 3 girls to save their lives was caught himself in gang crossfire in Knoxville, Tenn. The president tweeted that he was a hero.
Obituary: Haylie Winiewicz & her father
With the community at Grayslake North High School, we send our condolences to the family and friends of a student there, who died Saturday.