Oswego, IL|News|
Fox Valley United Way To Teach About Racial Equity
The 21 Week Equity Challenge will enable participants to learn about racial equity and bias through 15-minute assignments.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
- Plainfield, IL
I was born and raised in India before I came to Chicago to complete my master’s in journalism at Northwestern University. Writing has always been a passion, but when I learned about the abuse women my age faced, I decided to forego fictional stories to write about those who needed to be heard. That is how at the age of 14 I decided that I would dedicate my life to making a difference.
I worked as a reporter at The Telegraph in India while completing my master’s in English literature and over the past three years, have gained experience in newsrooms across the United States and South Africa.
I previously served as the editor of a weekly newspaper in Lockport, Illinois, and I recently joined Patch to continue delivering local news to readers. I look forward to telling your stories, and keeping you informed to the best of my abilities.
If you have a story, you can reach me at abhinanda.datta@patch.com.
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Plainfield|News|
United Way Of Will County To Teach About Racial Equity
The 21 Week Equity Challenge will enable participants to learn about racial equity and bias through 15-minute assignments.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Ulta Beauty Lays Off 'Meaningful' Share Of Staffers Amid Pandemic
The Bolingbrook-based beauty retailer laid off employees Tuesday to reset the "corporate cost structure," spokesperson Eileen Ziesemer said.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Multi-Vehicle Crash; Bolingbrook Drive Closed: Police
Police has asked residents to avoid the area for the next 30-45 minutes.
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Plainfield|News|
Phase 1B Of Vaccination Might Not Begin For 2 More Months: WCHD
The Will Co. Health Department is asking senior members to be patient as the county completes Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccination program.
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Oswego, IL|News|
1,130 Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Kendall County
More than 1,100 people in Kendall County are fully vaccinated after receiving both doses, public health data shows.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Resident Wins Honorable Mention In Photo Contest
Mark Hanna captured a photo of bullfrogs in Lockport Towship for the Will Co. Forest Preserve's photo contest in December.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Township Park District Candidate Removed From Ballot
Some signatures collected by Pamela A. Covington for her petition were from people who aren't registered to vote in the district.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Fountaindale Library District Candidate Booted From Ballot
Some signatures on Sinatra Strong's petition were considered invalid as the pages did not mention which office he was running for.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Lakewood Falls Shooter Helped Another Suspect Escape: Police
Romeoville police have secured an arrest warrant for a 20-year-old Joliet man whom police said Jaylan D. Blackwood helped get away.
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Oswego, IL|News|
D308 Teachers Should Be Part Of 'Planning For Changes': OEA
The Oswego Education Association is asking the board and the district to include teachers in the discussions about bringing students back.
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Plainfield|News|
Will County Reports More Than 1K New Coronavirus Cases In 4 Days
As of Monday, the county has 56,817 COVID-19 cases, which is an increase of 1,051 since Friday.
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Plainfield|News|
New Pace Bus Facility Breaks Ground In Plainfield
This new facility will bring more Pace Bus routes to Plainfield, along with bringing in almost 200 new jobs to the community.
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Oswego, IL|News|
72 Dead In Kendall Co.: Remembering Those We Lost To Coronavirus
Here at Patch, we know your friends, families and loved ones are more than numbers. We want to help you share their stories.
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Plainfield|News|
776 Dead In Will Co.: Remembering Those We Lost To Coronavirus
Here at Patch, we know your friends, families and loved ones are more than numbers. We want to help you share their stories.
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Oswego, IL|News|
D308 Revises School Reopening Plans Amid Pandemic
D308 Board of Education member Ruth Kroner said there are children who are failing in remote learning and that is "not acceptable."
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Plainfield|News|
D202 Students Will Return To School In Groups Starting Jan. 25
If coronavirus conditions remain under control, all students will be back in school by Feb. 16.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Lewis University Named One Of The Country's Greenest Colleges
Administrators at 695 colleges were asked about their institutions’ commitments to the environment and sustainability.
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Plainfield|News|
Will Peter Rubi Leave Plainfield As It Expands To Chicago?
Owner of Peter Rubi, John Graves, said their lease in Plainfield will be up on March 31. But they are negotiating for a two-year extension.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
2 Charged After Shooting In Bolingbrook: Police
Charles Lusk of Chicago and Kwon Russell of Bolingbrook were taken to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.
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