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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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D-207 Criticizes Lawyer in Hazing Lawsuit

Maine Township High School District 207 stated a statement made by a lawyer representing current and former Maine West High School students in a hazing lawsuit was “inaccurate and self-serving.”

D-207 Criticizes Lawyer in Hazing Lawsuit
Des Plaines|News|

D-207 Criticizes Lawyer in Hazing Lawsuit

Maine Township High School District 207 stated a statement made by a lawyer representing current and former Maine West High School students in a hazing lawsuit was “inaccurate and self-serving.”

D-207 Criticizes Lawyer in Hazing Lawsuit
Des Plaines|News|

Summer Fling to Fly in Des Plaines, After All

Des Plaines city council approved a plan to contract the same event promoter as last year, amid concerns expressed by aldermen, the Daily Herald reported.

Summer Fling to Fly in Des Plaines, After All
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D-207 Cuts Deal with Maine West Coach Fired in Hazing Case

Michael Divincenzo, a former Maine West High School varsity boys’ soccer coach, denied any wrongdoing in a statement regarding his dismissal of an appeal to his termination from Maine Township High School District 207.

D-207 Cuts Deal with Maine West Coach Fired in Hazing Case
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Des Plaines Panera Gets Makeover

Bread-themed artwork, earth tone colors, new coffee bar, and more remodeling at Panera Bread in downtown Des Plaines.

Des Plaines Panera Gets Makeover
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Woman Screams After Waking to Intruder in Cowboy Hat

A woman in an apartment in unincorporated Des Plaines found a male intruder in her bedroom Sunday morning, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office stated.

Woman Screams After Waking to Intruder in Cowboy Hat
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Election 2013: Sean Story for D-207 Board

Sean Story is running against Eldon Burk, Mary Childers, Jin Lee, Margaret McGrath, Carla Owen and Jeffrey Spero for Maine Township High School District 207’s Board of Education.

Election 2013: Sean Story for D-207 Board
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Election 2013: Eric Leys for D-207 Board

Eric Leys is running unopposed for a two-year term on Maine Township High School District 207’s Board of Education.

Election 2013: Eric Leys for D-207 Board
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Election 2013: Jeffrey Spero for D-207 Board

Jeffrey Spero is running against Eldon Burk, Mary Childers, Jin Lee, Margaret McGrath, Carla Owen and Sean Story for Maine Township High School District 207’s Board of Education.

Election 2013: Jeffrey Spero for D-207 Board
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Election 2013: Carla Owen for D-207 Board

Carla Owen is running against Eldon Burk, Mary Childers, Jin Lee, Margaret McGrath, Jeffrey Spero and Sean Story for Maine Township High School District 207’s Board of Education.

Election 2013: Carla Owen for D-207 Board
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Election 2013: Margaret McGrath for D-207 Board

Margaret McGrath is running against Eldon Burk, Mary Childers, Jin Lee, Carla Owen, Jeffrey Spero and Sean Story for Maine Township High School District 207’s Board of Education.

Election 2013: Margaret McGrath for D-207 Board
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Election 2013: Jin Lee for D-207 Board

Jin Lee is running against Eldon Burk, Mary Childers, Margaret McGrath, Carla Owen, Jeffrey Spero and Sean Story for Maine Township High School District 207’s Board of Education.

Election 2013: Jin Lee for D-207 Board