Don Cornelius, the legendary creator of "Soul Train," was reportedly found dead in his California home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Soul Train Creator Don Cornelius Dead of Apparent Suicide
Better Late Than Never: Willis Gets His Due
American Landmark Properties of Skokie is finally taking steps to recognize an iconic, if lesser-known Chicago personality. That's because today American Landmark Properties has made official the name change of the Sears Tower to the Willis Tower. And Chicagoist couldn't agree more - nearly six years since the death of Chicago busker, musician and artist Wesley Wiliis, he's finally getting his due in the form of a landmark office tower bearing his name.
Interview: Filmmaker Michael Caplan
A hundred years after he was born, could Nelson Algren finally be getting some of the respect he so richly deserves?
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