"Leave It to Beaver" star Tony Dow dies at 77
Beloved actor and director Tony Dow died at 77 after a battle with cancer. He was best known for playing Wally Cleaver in the iconic series "Leave It to Beaver."
Beloved actor and director Tony Dow died at 77 after a battle with cancer. He was best known for playing Wally Cleaver in the iconic series "Leave It to Beaver."
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During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
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During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
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