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Jackson eclipsed in the age of Obama
Chicago Tribune correspondentIn this periodic series, the Tribune examines the nation’s enduring struggles over race. For most of Jesse Jackson's life, his trademark declaration — "I am somebody!" — has been self-evident. But not so much anymore. The rise of...Tags: Ceremonies, National Government, Civil Rights, Political Candidates, Martin Luther King Jr.
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Paul Sullivan's Cubs mailbag
Ask Paul returns to answer your relevant questions about Lou's future, D-Ward's numbers, day games vs. night games, who decides which games are posted on the Wrigley Field scoreboard, and his favorite Lil' Wayne song: Hey, Sully, what's your take on...Tags: Major League Baseball, Distilling and Brewing Industry, Football, Ryan Theriot, Jeff Samardzija
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Recent Illinois Editorials
Occasionally, we are pleasantly surprised. Like on Tuesday, when the state Senate took action to kill raises for themselves and other state officials. The vote was surprising because the raises seemed to be a done deal. The state's Compensation Review...Tags: Regional Authority, Police, Upper House, National Government, Prisons
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Memorial for Bernie Mac scheduled in Chicago
Thousands of people, including some faces from the big and small screens, are expected to attend a public memorial for actor and Chicago favorite son Bernie Mac. Actor Samuel L. Jackson and Mayor Richard Daley are among the speakers expected to pay...Tags: Richard M. Daley, Samuel L. Jackson, Celebrity
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Bernie Mac's voice
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Bernie Mac. As anyone who has struggled with illness knows, laughter is often the best medicine. His voice will certainly be missed. While it may not be clear whether the...Tags: National Basketball Association
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Thousands celebrate life of Bernie Mac
Chicago Tribune reporterThere they stood, three buddies at the center of the elevated pulpit, all wiping away tears and preparing to speak at the memorial service for their friend, their colleague and, in some cases, their mentor. They appeared uncomfortable, and it took a...Tags: Andy Garcia, Baptist, Jesse Jackson, Television, Don Cheadle
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Thousands pay respects to comedy king Bernie Mac
Associated Press WriterThousands of fans, friends and film co-stars remembered Bernie Mac at a public memorial service Saturday for a comedy king who never forgot his humble Chicago roots. Celebrities at the service included actor Samuel L. Jackson, comedian Chris Rock,...Tags: Death and Dying, Political Candidates, Don Cheadle, Timothy Strickland, The Bernie Mac Show
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Quotes from Bernie Mac's memorial service
Quotes from Saturday's memorial service for comedian and actor Bernie Mac, who died Aug. 9 at the age of 50 : "To me, Bernie was more than a TV uncle. He was a mentor and someone I truly looked up to. He was the embodiment of kindness, professionalism...Tags: The Bernie Mac Show, Richard M. Daley, Death and Dying, Beverly Hills
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