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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.
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LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. — A correctional officer in Northwest Indiana is facing multiple felonies after allegedly trafficking marijuana into prison and having sex with two inmates. An investigation into Karen Holt, 61, of Valparaiso, began on Friday afternoon at the Westville Correctional Facility. According to court documents, staff reported smelling a strong odor of marijuana [...]
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