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Midday News Links: Emanuel's Fundraising Advantage Grows

By Chuck Sudo in News on Feb 12, 2015 7:30PM

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  • Mayor Rahm Emanuel, using his network of mostly out-of-town donors, raised another $520,900 for his mayoral campaign last week. [Sun-Times]
  • Looking for a Valentine's Day date, so are these singles and the Reader is helping them. [Reader]
  • A Chicago firefighter had his bagpipes stolen. How will he celebrate St. Patrick's Day now? [DNAInfo Chicago]
  • Gov. Bruce Rauner formed a committee to explore overhauling the state's criminal justice system. [CBS Chicago]
  • Someone stole $425,000 in loose diamonds in a smash-and-grab at Woodfield Mall. [ABC 7]