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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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Police: ‘Elmer Fudd Bandit’ Arrested

Law enforcement reported they believe a man they arrested in connection with a bank robbery in Kentucky is the same man who robbed several other Chicago-area banks in October.

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Police: ‘Elmer Fudd Bandit’ Arrested
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Des Plaines Ready to Finalize 2013 Budget on Tuesday

A fourth and final budget hearing will take place at Des Plaines City Hall on Nov. 13. Aldermen and city staff are also scheduled to discuss a water meter replacement program and water bill amnesty program.

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Des Plaines Ready to Finalize 2013 Budget on Tuesday
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Rivers Casino Clears $30-Million-Plus in 14 of 16 Months

The Des Plaines casino, newest in Illinois, continued its lead in adjusted gross receipts since opening, according to a monthly report by the Illinois Gaming Board.

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Rivers Casino Clears $30-Million-Plus in 14 of 16 Months
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Des Plaines Has New York’s Back

In an effort to raise donations locally to assist in the recovery efforts taking place on the east coast in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the Des Plaines police and fire departments, with the support of local businesses, are collecting a shipping contain

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Des Plaines Has New York’s Back
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Moylan Prepares to Step Down; Des Plaines to Get Interim Mayor

The next 30 days will be a transitional period for Des Plaines Mayor Marty Moylan as he finalizes his work at city hall before moving forward to represent the 55th Illinois House District in Springfield, IL.

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Moylan Prepares to Step Down; Des Plaines to Get Interim Mayor
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Suburban Sisters Feud on TV

Family Feud will feature siblings from Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect and Elgin, the Daily Herald reported.

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Suburban Sisters Feud on TV
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Kotowski Wins 28th District Senate Seat

Daniel Kotowski beat Republican opponent Jim O'Donnell by more than 10 points during last night's elections.

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Kotowski Wins 28th District Senate Seat
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Moylan Wins 55th House District

Now former Des Plaines Mayor Marty Moylan (D) has officially won his race against Republican Susan Sweeney for the 55th District Illinois House.

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Moylan Wins 55th House District
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Get Election Results on Patch for Local, State and National Races

We’ll update results and report reactions throughout the evening in county, state and national contests. Reporters staked out all over will give you the latest information and pictures from candidates’ receptions.

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