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Ald. Thompson Hospitalized After Collapsing At Music Festival

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Ald. JoAnn Thompson (16th) remained hospitalized Monday after collapsing the day before.

As WBBM Newsradio's Brandis Friedman reports, Fire Department officials could not say much, but Thompson was attending a music festival in the Englewood neighborhood when she apparently collapsed.

She was taken to Rush University Medical Center just before 8 p.m. Sunday, and has been listed in stable condition.

The music festival at 63rd and Peoria streets was hosted by Thompson's office. Her staff has not commented.

LISTEN: WBBM Newsradio's Brandis Friedman reports

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