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Extra Extra: YouTube Co-Founder Donates $1 Million To Alma Mater

By Chuck Sudo in News on Jan 26, 2015 11:30PM

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  • YouTube co-founder Steve Chen donated $1 million to his alma mater, Aurora's Illinois Math and Science Academy, to help build an innovation center for the school. [Sun-Times]
  • Dominique Smith, whose toddler son was murdered by her boyfriend, was charged with felony child endangerment because authorities believe she ignored the signs her children were being abused. [NBC Chicago]
  • Bears quarterback Jay Cutler's two sons are a handful when wife Kristin Cavallari isn't around. [NBC Chicago]
  • Here's a wonderful interview with the legendary Judge Abner Mikva. [Better Government Association]
  • Alinea veteran John Asbaty is doing wonderful things at White Oak Tavern. [Reader]

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