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Q&A: U of I professor breaks down midterm election results, future of U.S. political climate
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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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Republicans across Illinois are coming to terms with Democrats' sweeping blue wave as party leaders assess recent election results and their path forward.
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