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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 6:14 PM · 1 min read
The Federal Reserve held interest rate steady on Wednesday as the economy faces a monthslong surge of inflation ahead of the midterm elections.
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