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Midday News Links: Bruce Rauner Shares His Wealth With Other GOP Candidates

By Chuck Sudo in News on Aug 11, 2014 6:30PM

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  • Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner isn't just using his personal fortune to astroturf his own campaign. [Sun-Times]
  • A new study found talking to strangers on the train makes people happy. [DNAInfo Chicago]
  • Midlothian has been the setting for four recent robberies, each of them targeting women. [Tribune]
  • Watch out, downstate lawmakers. The Better Government Association is putting together a strong investigative team to keep an eye on you. [Better Government Association]
  • Chicago Teachers Union and progressives have united to form a coalition. [Sun-Times]

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