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With one week until election day, some campaigns are focusing on the negative

Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
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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.

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Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:19 AM · 1 min read
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With one week until election day, some campaigns are focusing on the negative — St. Charles Community news

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