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New study finds O'Hare terminals are falling behind
By Keisha Patel
Vietnam veteran finds meaning at the O'Hare gate where he came home from war
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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For nearly six decades, Larry Ferrarini has been a familiar face on the tarmac at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. But one particular gate holds a lifetime of memories.
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