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Mexico comes alive during annual Day of the Dead celebrations

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 · Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:42 PM · 1 min read
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Mexico comes alive during annual Day of the Dead celebrations — Aurora Community news

Day of the Dead festivities begin in October and lead up to November 1 and 2, when the souls of deceased loved ones are believed to return to earth.

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