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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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Presbyterian
Local Hot-Button Issues
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Bring it
The former priest, who served at St. Cletus Church in La Grange, is among 30 Archdiocesan priests accused of abusing minors named in documents released this week by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
The High School Hoops Showdown doubleheader takes place Saturday night and will feature games between Milwaukee-Hamilton and Benet Academy, and Hinsdale Central and Fenwick.
Village declares surplus in downtown tax increment financing district, plans to return funds to school districts, Oak Leaves reports.
Offering services for those dealing with mental illness, abuse, housing challenges and addiction, Pillars kicks off a new year with its annual gala Jan. 25.
Oak Park’s 2013 crime rate was the second lowest in the last 41 years, according to data compiled under the state's Uniform Crime Reporting Index released this week by the Police Department.
Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park could be a hot spot for travel this spring, according to Redbook magazine.
Patch's weekly roundup of recent job openings in the Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park area.
Oak Parkers are pretty geeked about the new grocer coming to town.
District 97 plans to hold school as scheduled while monitoring dropping temperatures and building conditions tonight and tomorrow morning.
La Grange police reports, Jan. 14-20
Also in recent Oak Park police reports: Three teens charged with burglary; Man charged with aggravated battery to an officer; Thief takes baby food and more.
Sr. Pat Borchardt recognized for over 65 years of support for Nazareth Academy, inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame at Jan. 17 basketball game.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory from Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory from Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory from Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Girl reports person offered her candy near Irving Elementary School Tuesday afternoon.
The co-op is close to sighing a lease with the Interfaith Housing Corporation for a 5,300-square-foot space on the first floor of the new Grove Apartment building in Oak Park.
Cousins Sam and Samar Sheth to open Forever Yogurt, which carries a "premium" product and caters to its community with unique store features, owner says.
