Author: Living Legends
In the escalating court battle between the Justice Department and major law firms over President Donald Trump’s punitive executive orders, Chicago-based Jenner & Block is leading a counteroffensive on the front lines in a Washington federal court. Jenner & Block, which was targeted by a March 25 executive order to restrict the 111-year-old law firm’s access to federal agencies, filed a motion Tuesday seeking a permanent injunction to prevent Trump’s order from being enforced. It joins Perkins Coie and WilmerHale in taking the fight to court, backed by support from hundreds of smaller law firms across the country, who say…
An investigation has been opened following the death of an off-duty officer Thursday morning in the Near North District (18th) police station, Chicago police said. In a memo sent to Chicago Police Department officers Thursday morning, Superintendent Larry Snelling called for the department to support the deceased officer’s colleagues assigned to the district. “This was undoubtedly a difficult scene for her fellow officers within the district,” Snelling wrote. “As we support her family and loved ones, we must also support our fellow members who worked alongside her in the 18th District.” “Grief affects each of us in different ways, and…
Oak Lawn residents will not get a tax break on their grocery bills come year, despite the Illinois General Assembly repealing the state’s 1% tax. The Oak Lawn Village Board voted 6-0 Tuesday to enact a 1% tax on grocery store purchases and sales to avoid losing $2.2 million annually. “We have a number of grocery stores, so it adds up,” Mayor Terry Vorderer said. He said he and others within the Southwest Conference of Mayors opposed the legislation proposed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and approved in August repealing the state’s 1% tax. In the face of high inflation,…
This week marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” It was destined to be the definitive literary monument of the Roaring ’20s, a decade of fortunes made and lost on Wall Street. Prohibition gave booze the lure of the illicit. But the novel’s debut on April 10, 1925, was a dud. It sold fewer than 20,000 copies. The reviews were generally favorable, if not enthusiastic. But it was trashed by H. L. Mencken, editor of the Baltimore Sun and dean of America‘s literary critics. “The theme is the old one of a romantic…
She was born in Meadville on April 17, 1955, a daughter of Doris (Morris) Swavey. She was a 1973 graduate of McDowell High School and on June 24, 1978, Suzanne married Thomas Miller, he survives. She was an artist who enjoyed crafting, and everyone will remember her for her homemade cookies. Suzanne truly loved spending time with her grandchildren and her dogs. In addition to her husband Tom of 47 years, she is survived by two children, Ryan Miller and his wife Jaci of Pittsburgh, Kelly Flascher and her husband Sean of Spokane, WA; two brothers, Steve Swavey and his…
David was born in Meadville on October 29, 1957, to Joan (Smith) McCain and the late Glenn McCain. He was a graduate of Meadville High School. He was an avid reader. David is survived by his mother, Joan McCain of Meadville; five sisters, Christine Partin and her husband Dan, Cindy Finkbeiner, Beverly McMann, Josephine Higley, and Trina McClure, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Glenn McCain and a brother Daniel McCain. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC. 581 Chestnut Street, Meadville,…
Matt Thomas Bike-Truck Accident Valparaiso, IN, Community Rallies to Support VHS Teacher | GoFundMe – The Valparaiso community is reeling after a devastating bicycle accident left a beloved high school teacher with life-altering injuries. Matt Thomas, an English teacher at Valparaiso High School and avid cyclist, was struck by a pickup truck on Sunday, April 6, while out on a routine bike ride. In a tragic sequence of events, the driver not only hit Matt but reportedly ran over him again while he was on the ground. The impact resulted in severe injuries, including multiple fractures to his hips, pelvis, and…
Mark Miller Obituary, Death San Antonio, TX | Suicide – The tragic death of Mark Miller, a former serviceman and veteran of the U.S. Army, has left many shocked and heartbroken. On April 8, 2025, Miller’s father, Larry Miller, received the devastating news that no parent ever wants to hear: his son had died by suicide. The circumstances surrounding Mark’s death have raised important questions about the care and treatment of veterans, particularly those who turn to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for help. Mark, a former soldier who served at the renowned Audi Murphy VA Medical Center in…
Mabentie Jabbie Obituary, Death New Orleans, LA | Suicide, Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) Student Dies by Suicide – The Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) community in New Orleans is grieving the tragic loss of one of its own, Mabentie Jabbie. A promising student known for her gentle spirit and quiet resilience, Mabentie’s passing has sent waves of sorrow across campus and beyond. Her untimely death, ruled as suicide, has sparked an emotional outpouring from fellow students, faculty, and members of the local community. Mabentie was remembered as someone who carried herself with grace and compassion. She was deeply respected…
Javen Bell, 32, from Paducah, Kentucky, Tragically Dies in ATV Crash on Ogden Landing Road After Striking a Deer: A Detailed Account of the Incident and Its Aftermath On the night of April 9, 2025, Paducah, Kentucky, was rocked by the devastating news of the death of 32-year-old Javen Bell in a tragic ATV accident. Bell, a local resident and beloved member of the community, was riding his Slingshot motorcycle along Ogden Landing Road when the unforeseen incident occurred. The chain of events unfolded quickly, leading to the tragic loss of Bell’s life. This article will provide a comprehensive look…