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I graduated with a masters degree in journalism from DePaul University. I fell for the journalism field when I covered the World Boxing Championships in 2007, which indirectly led to an invitation to work for the U.S. Olympic Committee at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. I was also the editor of the center spread section of The DePaulia, DePaul's student-run newspaper for one year, and Editor in Chief for one year. I've earned awards in features design, in-depth reporting and news reporting for my work on The DePaulia and was honored for student achievement in DePaul's graduate program.
I love the outdoors. I love hiking whenever possible and have run three half marathons. I love golf and waterskiing, and played soccer for a state champion team in high school and DePaul's club team for three years. I enjoy being around and/or watching all sports—and am a huge fan of the Detroit Red Wings.
I'm artsy. I love the Beatles, Elvis and Saturday Night Live, circa Mike Myers.
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I grew up in a family of conservatives and feel I lean toward conservative economic beliefs and liberal social beliefs. I've never contributed to any political campaign.
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New businesses and development
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Six people have died and dozens more have been admitted to the ICU in Cook County due to influenza. Here's what public health officials want you to know.
Six people have died and dozens more have been admitted to the ICU in Cook County due to influenza. Here's what public health officials want you to know.
David Brown gets three life terms for the murder of his 81-year-old aunt in La Grange Park.
To make up for cancellations, District 90 adds two days to the end of the 2013-14 school year.
La Grange police reports, Dec. 24-Jan. 6
The studio balcony at the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio in Oak Park will open for tours March 21 as a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the home.
The restaurant will take a two-week break and reopen Saturday, Jan. 18.
Trial to begin in public urination beating case.
River Forest and Forest Park police reports, Dec. 27-Jan. 3
Temperature reaches 3 but wind chill hovers around -14.
Temperature reaches 3 but wind chill hovers around -14.
La Grange police reports, Dec. 19-Jan. 6
Man in white van offers ride to 13-year-old boy outside La Grange church.
Hamburger Mary's owners have completed all requirements needed to begin work on the building, but await approval of a liquor license from the village, the Wednesday Journal reports.
Jobs in the Oak Park and River Forest area
Jobs in the Oak Park and River Forest area
Hamburger Mary's owners have completed all requirements needed to begin work on the building, but await approval of a liquor license from the village, the Wednesday Journal reports.
The two off days will affect MAP testing, lunch menus and school calendar.
Warming centers available in Oak Park
