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Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Reporter · Chicago, IL
Mark Thompson has spent over a decade highlighting community stories across Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern University and has contributed to various local outlets, including Chicago Reader, focusing on grassroots initiatives and neighborhood developments.
More from Mark →Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 11:54 PM · 1 min read
Two candidates for Illinois' 9th Congressional District are making their case to voters in a race that will fill an open seat for the first time in more than two decades.
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