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Oakland, California woman Kiara Bowling relearns to walk and speak after near-fatal crash involving kid drivers
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As manhunt for Jacob Morley, murderer escaped from Tennessee, continues, family of Cody Birchfield speaks out; vehicle found in Marion, IL
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 9:59 PM · 1 min read
As the manhunt for Jacob Morley, a murderer escaped from Tennessee, continues, the family of Cody Birchfield is speaking out; a vehicle was found in Marion, IL.
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