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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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West Cook YMCA collects children's clothes, shoes and other donations after a staffer's family lost everything in a Dec. 9 house fire.
The Chicago man allegedly punched a 60-year-old Forest Park man in the face, then kicked him when he was down during an altercation on State Street.
Should District 97 build a new administration building on the Village Hall parking lot? Let local officials know your opinion this weekend.
Oak Park native records 300th shot on goal as an Ottawa Senator, readies for 700th NHL game, the Ottawa Sun reports.
Local obituaries listed by Hitzeman Funeral Home in Brookfield
La Grange Park police reports, Nov. 29-Dec. 6
Local Rep. LaShawn Ford proposes change to the 66-mile road to honor the late South African President Nelson Mandela.
Local Rep. LaShawn Ford proposes change to the 66-mile road to honor the late South African President Nelson Mandela.
Man convicted of the 2009 murder of his aunt in her La Grange Park home to appear for sentencing in Maywood Wednesday, Dec. 12.
La Grange police reports, Nov. 24-Dec. 9
The Village has specific rules that govern parking when it snows to ensure streets can be properly plowed. When a snow emergency is declared by the Public Works Department, all parking is prohibited on the main streets posted as snow routes.
Oak Park, Forest Park police reports, Nov. 28-Dec. 9
Dolphin calves are healthy after critical infant period, the Chicago Zoological Society reports.
Oak Park gas station sells winning lottery ticket, the Illinois Lottery announces.
Heavy snow beginning overnight Tuesday could make for a treacherous Wednesday morning commute, according to the National Weather Service.
Heavy snow beginning overnight Tuesday could make for a treacherous Wednesday morning commute, according to the National Weather Service.
Heavy snow beginning overnight Tuesday could make for a treacherous Wednesday morning commute, according to the National Weather Service.
There are a number of suspected criminals wanted in the area. Patch highlights a few of them.
