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Mark Thompson
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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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Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart — Batavia Community news

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a “brief [...]

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