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Midday News Links

By Chuck Sudo in News on Dec 9, 2011 6:40PM

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  • Last night's snowfall led to two fatalities on area highways this morning. [Chicago Breaking News]
  • Illinois will officially name Tim Beckman as its new football coach later today. [CBS Chicago]
  • Supporters of St. Magaret of Scotland Church come out in support of Father Daniel Mallette, who was beaten and robbed in the church earlier this week. [Sun-Times]
  • Gannett's decision to pull out of its Metromix partnership with Tribune Co. will not have an effect on Metromix Chicago. [Metromix Twitter]
  • Jonathan Brandmeier's first day at WGN Radio got off to a rough start after he spilled water on the control board. [Chicago Breaking News]
  • Look for the upcoming launch of sports-focused website Chicago Side. [Feder/TOC]
  • Benevolent is an Evanston-based crowdfunding project that targets individuals in need whose cases have been verified by local non-profits. [Benevolent]