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CTA bus hit by gunfire in East Garfield Park, police say

Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
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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Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:40 AM · 1 min read
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CTA bus hit by gunfire in East Garfield Park, police say — Downers Grove Community news

A CTA bus was hit by gunfire on the city's West Side on Friday night, Chicago police said.

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