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TRIBUNE: U. of I. launches multibillion-dollar fundraising campaign
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “The University of Illinois is launching a multibillion-dollar fundraising campaign… Go to Article
TRIBUNE: Chicago and Illinois submit bid for Amazon’s HQ2
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “The Chicago area has formally joined the fray to land… Go to Article
THE SOUTHERN: Carbondale Fire Department to host open house, dedication of new firetruck
The Southern Illinoisan is reporting, “The City of Carbondale’s Fire Department is hosting an open… Go to Article
DAILY HERALD: Fifth Avenue wish lists growing in Naperville
The Daily Herald is reporting, “The debate is over, and a developer has been chosen… Go to Article
SUN-TIMES: Riverwalk remains closed after being flooded by record rainfall
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting, “Bits of broken branches, a thick layer of mud and… Go to Article
NEWS-DEMOCRAT: Do you let your teens go to the mall alone? This Illinois mall is changing its policy.
The Belleville News-Democrat is reporting, “Teenagers under the age of 17 in Joliet are going… Go to Article
NEWS-DEMOCRAT: Love bacon? Then this downtown O’Fallon event is for you.
The Belleville News-Democrat is reporting, “O’Fallon Sgt. Charles A. Fricke VFW Post 805 is hosting… Go to Article
TRIBUNE: Senate hearing on new U.S. attorney for Chicago could come next week
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “The Chicago area appears closer to having a new U.S…. Go to Article
TRIBUNE: Two Chicagoans among this year’s MacArthur ‘genius grant’ winners
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “A playwright who revels in extended silences. An improvising musician… Go to Article
SUN-TIMES: Prince Harry heading to Chicago for Obama Foundation Summit on Oct. 31
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting, “Prince Harry – whose girlfriend is a Northwestern University graduate… Go to Article
JOURNAL STAR: Google balloons soar 54,000 feet above Peoria
The Peoria Journal Star is reporting, “Like the past few days, it appears this one… Go to Article
DAILY HERALD: New restaurants elevate Glen Ellyn’s Main Street dining scene
The Daily Herald is reporting, “Over the past two years, a string of family-owned shops… Go to Article
HERALD-ADVOCATE: Mystery in Niles: Bells in Leaning Tower could date back to 17th, 18th centuries
The Park Ridge Herald-Advocate is reporting, “High inside the iconic Leaning Tower of Niles are… Go to Article
JOURNAL STAR: Is a cougar on the prowl in Peoria?
The Peoria Journal Star is reporting, “What’s skulking around the Rolling Acres neighborhood? A cougar…. Go to Article
AP: Richard Thaler wins Nobel for work in behavioral economics
The AP is reporting, “The Nobel prize in economics was awarded Monday to Richard Thaler… Go to Article
BEACON-NEWS: Geneva couple unhurt after small plane makes emergency landing in cornfield
The Beacon-News is reporting, “Geneva man and his wife were unhurt early Friday after the… Go to Article
AP: Dozens help harvest soybean crop of Illinois farmer who died
The AP is reporting, “As many as two dozen farmers helped harvest the southern Illinois… Go to Article
DAILY HERALD: Several suburbs offering sites for Amazon’s second headquarters
The Daily Herald is reporting, “Suburbs far and wide are interested in getting a piece… Go to Article
DAILY HERALD: Brunchers will find much to like at satisfying Garden Berry Cafe in Vernon Hills
The Daily Herald is reporting, “Though not open long, Garden Berry Cafe is already a… Go to Article
JOURNAL-REGISTER: Central Illinois blood donations up in wake of Las Vegas shooting
The State Journal-Register is reporting, “Blood donations to the Iowa-based blood center that serves Springfield… Go to Article