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first_reported: 2026-11-08 21:19 CST
updated: 2026-11-08 21:19 CST
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# Forbes names Illinois university top Midwest college

Forbes named an Illinois university the top college in the Midwest, according to NBC Chicago.

Section: [Schools](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Forbes](/chicago/wiki/forbes.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC Chicago](https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-university-named-top-college-in-the-midwest-by-forbes/4014332/), 2026-11-08 21:19 CST: Illinois university named top college in the Midwest by Forbes

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