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.
Public health officials are asking Americans to stay home this Thanksgiving. If you can’t, follow these tips to enjoy the holiday safely.
County health officials are urging residents to "continue to wear your mask, wash your hands often, and watch your distance from others."
Public health officials are asking Americans to stay home this Thanksgiving. If you can’t, follow these tips to enjoy the holiday safely.
Public health officials are asking Americans to stay home this Thanksgiving. If you can’t, follow these tips to enjoy the holiday safely.
Public health officials are asking Americans to stay home this Thanksgiving. If you can’t, follow these tips to enjoy the holiday safely.
The state's Small Equipment Grant program provides $3.3 million in funding across Illinois for firefighting personal protection equipment.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Meijer and Jewel Osco in Oswego.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Meijer and Jewel Osco in Romeoville.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Meijer and Jewel Osco in Bolingbrook.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Meijer and Jewel Osco in Plainfield.
Oswegoland Park District Executive Director Rich Zielke said the district will examine the conditions on Dec.6 to determine reopening.
The Will County Crime Stoppers is offering the reward that could lead to the arrest of those involved in the death of Osama Ibrahim.
The Restaurant Grant Program will reimburse restaurants for the cost of installation of UV lights to reduce COVID-19 contamination.
The board has lowered the tax rate for the sixth year in a row. The 2020 tax rate will be 0.5769%, which is lower than last year's 0.5842%.
District officials announced Friday that they will only offer curbside pickup and online services going forward.
The centers will be closed from Friday through Jan. 11 amid the coronavirus surge. Buses will continue to serve this location.
Motorists will see this increase in safety patrols from Nov. 20 over the holiday weekend through Nov. 30.
The United Way of Will County will lead a coordinated social services and information network in its place.
State officials are imposing Tier 3 mitigations on the entire state after a surge in coronavirus cases. Here's what that means for you.
State officials are imposing Tier 3 mitigations on the entire state after a surge in coronavirus cases. Here's what that means for you.