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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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Mariano's announces 11 new locations in the Chicago area.
The Village of Oak Park has received six reports of coyote sightings in the past three months.
Other top stories from the month of November include the death of Chicago radio personality and LG Park resident Carla Leonardo, a petition seeking a trial in the Kelli O'Laughlin murder case and a guilty verdict in a 2009 LG Park murder.
Other top stories from the month of November include a bride's public intoxication arrest, Hamburger Mary's coming to Oak Park, burglaries and a car hijacking, death of chef Charlie Trotter and more.
Village Board votes Monday on recommendation to increase fees for its structures, garages and lots.
Oak Park police reports, Nov. 20-27
Each week Patch features luxury real estate in the area, courtesy of our partners at Zillow.
Each week Patch features luxury real estate in the area, courtesy of our partners at Zillow.
Each week Patch features luxury real estate in the area, courtesy of our partners at Zillow.
Jobs in the Oak Park and River Forest area.
Patch highlights arrest warrants issued for La Grange and La Grange Park residents in 2013.
River Forest and Forest Park police reports, Nov. 20-24
Patch highlights arrest warrants issued for Oak Park and Forest Park residents in 2013.
Patch highlights arrest warrants issued for Oak Park and Forest Park residents in 2013.
Patch highlights arrest warrants issued for La Grange and La Grange Park residents in 2013.
The government is keeping tabs. Now, so can you.
A roundup of bizarre police news in the area.
A roundup of bizarre police news in the area.