Extra Extra: College Freshman Wins Tuition After Nailing Half-Court Shot
By Jon Graef in News on Aug 17, 2013 9:00PM
- An incoming Ball State freshman from Frankfort, IL, nailed a half-court shot and got his tuition for spring semester covered. Markus Barden is the first person ever to win this Ball State contest. [Huff Post Chicago]
- Speaking of winning cash: NBC Chicago is giving away $30,000 to a lucky Facebook fan to help with rent or mortgage for a year. [NBC Chicago]
- Chicago Park District will begin a reward points program [Sun-Times]
- Niki Fritz writes about taking women's safety seriously on the CTA [RedEye]
- Four people were charged with setting a fire on the Bloomingdale Trail [DNAInfo Chicago]
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