obituary

The conservative icon, the only native Illinoisan to become president, died June 5. He was 93.Reagan, who was plagued by Alzheimer’s disease in his final…

Former U.S. Sen. Paul Simon of Makanda died December 9 in Springfield following heart surgery. Simon, known for integrity and high ethical standards, was…

Kim Knauer For two decades, she was the person who could answer just about any question put to her about this state’s schools. Kim Knauer served as public…