Chi-an is a graduate of Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University with a concentration in new media. She helped launch atyourlibrary.org, a website dedicated to raising public awareness of libraries for the American Library Association. She has served as editor for the site as well as Discovery, an internal magazine for board members, staff and volunteers of YMCA of USA.
Her works have appeared in Bloomberg BusinessWeek, the Daily Herald, Northwest Indiana Times, Chicago Reader, Xinhua News Agency and Taiwan Headlines. For more of her works visit: www.chianchang.com. Having spent her life living in Taiwan, England, America and Japan, she appreciates technological advancements that help her stay in touch with the people she loves around the world.
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New Trier High School junior Zan Fisher recently requested the Village of Wilmette host a hearing on backyard chickens. Add your thoughts and vote in our poll.
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New Trier High School junior Zan Fisher recently requested the Village of Wilmette host a hearing on backyard chickens.
New Trier High School junior Zan Fisher recently requested the Village of Wilmette host a hearing on backyard chickens.
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On April 29, historian Bill Hinchliff will be at the Kenilworth Club, one of the 40-plus buildings designed by George W. Maher, to discuss the building's history and significance in the community.
The change will help preserve two prairie-style structures in Wilmette.
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Historian Bill Hinchliff will be at the Kenilworth Club April 29 to speak about its history and significance in the community.
Two teams from Wilmette Junior High School won honorable mentions at a science competition sponsored by Toshiba
