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CTA bus hit by gunfire in East Garfield Park, police say
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Man charged in Bucktown carjacking incidents after reported child kidnapping attempt
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 · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:27 PM · 1 min read
A man is facing charges after a reported child kidnapping attempt and a subsequent carjacking on the city's Northwest Side Thursday, according to Chicago police.
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