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  • Des Plaines, IL

I’m a lifelong resident of the Northwest suburbs, and I completed my journalism degree at Columbia College in Chicago in 2009. While attending school I interned at Community Media Workshop, a nonprofit organization that connects nonprofit communicators with media professionals.

For the past three years I’ve enjoyed covering government, education, science, business, the arts and community news for a number of publications including <i>ChicagoTalks</i>, <i>Printing News</i>, <i>Appolicious</i> and <i>Patch</i>.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, music and cooking for my family and friends.

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Lawyer: Hazing Bill Addresses Existing Problem

An attorney representing four current and former Maine West High School students in a bullying and hazing lawsuit said proposed legislation that would stiffen disciplinary action for education employees that fail to report hazing would not affect the su

Lawyer: Hazing Bill Addresses Existing Problem
Park Ridge, IL|News|

Lawyer: Hazing Bill Addresses Existing Problem

An attorney representing four current and former Maine West High School students in a bullying and hazing lawsuit said proposed legislation that would stiffen disciplinary action for education employees that fail to report hazing would not affect the su

Lawyer: Hazing Bill Addresses Existing Problem
Des Plaines|News|

Lawyer: Hazing Bill Addresses Existing Problem

An attorney representing four current and former Maine West High School students in a bullying and hazing lawsuit said proposed legislation that would stiffen disciplinary action for education employees that fail to report hazing would not affect the su

Lawyer: Hazing Bill Addresses Existing Problem
Des Plaines|News|

Moylan Wants Vote on Hazing Bill by May

Illinois State Rep. Marty Moylan proposed legislation he says strengthens accountability of education employees to report hazing incidents.

Moylan Wants Vote on Hazing Bill by May
Des Plaines|News|

Moylan: Hazing Responsibility Should Extend to Educators

Illinois State Rep. Marty Moylan wants the definition of a hazing violator to include education employees responsible for reporting the acts, according to a statement.

Moylan: Hazing Responsibility Should Extend to Educators
Des Plaines|News|

D-62, D-207 Activities Canceled; Snow Blankets Des Plaines

Band rehearsal, athletic events, more will not be held at Community Consolidated School District 62 schools Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, according to a spokesperson.

D-62, D-207 Activities Canceled; Snow Blankets Des Plaines
Des Plaines|News|

Letter to The Editor: Senate Bill 622

Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz wrote a letter to the editor about pending legislation for the state of Illinois.

Letter to The Editor: Senate Bill 622