News > Chicago News
Report: Civic Federation President Laurence Msall dies at age 60
1 month ago | By WGN TV
CHICAGO - Laurence Msall, president of the Civic Federation, has died, according to a statement from the organization.
The Civic Federation said Msall died surrounded by family Saturday after complications from a surgery, calling his death one that was sudden and unexpected.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot dedicated a tweet to Msall after learning he had died Saturday.
"I am deeply saddened and devastated to learn that Laurence Msall, President of the Civic Federation, has passed away," reads Lightfoot's tweet. "Laurence loved Chicago dearly, and was a fierce defender of good policy for both the City...
Read more ...
Search by Tags
Chicago News NewsViral video of handyman yelling at tenant after alleged sexual assault...
The tenant is now speaking out in order to prevent the same thing from happening to other renters. Read more ...
One Fairfield teen accused of murdering Spanish teacher may testify against...
We learned in court Wednesday that Jeremy Goodale is now listed as a potential state witness against Willard Miller. Read more ...
Mass shootings seldom shift partisan policies despite outcry
Public outrage is swift following mass shootings. But what comes next from policymakers is likely to depend on which political party is in charge of a state. Read more ...
'Hoovin' in the right direction: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo says new giraffe...
The new baby giraffe at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is making progress, including taking a bottle from her caretakers. Read more ...
74 people have been killed or injured by guns at American schools this year
The fatal school shooting in Nashville this week is part of what one expert describes as an "astronomical increase" in violence on school campuses since the pandemic. Read more ...
Notorious gambler Mattress Mack is hosting FAU ahead of Final Four
If getting bet on by Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale was a curse, then a pregame speech from the furniture tycoon might be even worse. Read more ...
Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly paying legal bills with Alameda funds gifted to...
Bankman-Fried is currently under house arrest while awaiting his trial this fall. Read more ...
Harry Styles is ‘very attracted' to makeout partner Emily Ratajkowski
The "As It Was" singer and the model stunned fans when a video surfaced of them sloppily kissing against a silver van in the streets of Tokyo last week. Read more ...
Candiace Dillard: Origin of Porsha Williams' marriage is ‘a little sk
Fans previously assumed Williams met Guobadia through his then-wife Falynn Pina, who joined Season 13 of "RHOA" as a “friend of” the OG star. Read more ...
Ryan Seacrest and sober Katy Perry celebrate at ‘Idol' cast party
The duo and fellow "American Idol" judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan are on tour and partied with their staff. Seacrest bartended and Bryan served shots. Read more ...