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Tom Patel
Tom Patel
Tom Patel
Reporter · Bloomington, IL

With a background in educational policy and a degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Tom has spent the last 6 years covering the Bloomington school district for various outlets. He is passionate about education and has won awards for his investigative pieces on local school funding and reforms.

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Reporter · Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM · 1 min read
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20 Under 40: Patrick Zajac — Bloomington Schools news

Illinois Wesleyan University’s Patrick Zajac draws on his own career uncertainty and experience as a first-generation college student to help others find direction, support and community connections.

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