Midday News Links
- Sen. Mark Kirk says pension reform is needed in Illinois. [Tribune]
- Northwestern and the University of Chicago make Forbes' list of the most expensive colleges in the country. [Forbes]
- For some South side residents, trauma centers are too far away. [WBEZ]
- The Elysian Hotel is the top ranked hotel in the United States on Condé Nast Traveler's readers choice list f the best hotels. [Condé Nast Traveler]
- Hall of Famer Dan Hampton doesn't mince words about the Bears. [CBS Chicago]
- The Guardian Angels Chicago chapter is considering making Boystown its headquarters. [RedEye]
- A new poll shows Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker could be vulnerable to a recall. [Progress Illinois]
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