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Visions for Vacancies: Washington Street
Our series asks readers for ideas, thoughts and opinions on what should fill vacant storefronts in Naperville.

Former Patch Staff
Hometown: Lake Zurich, IL
Collin's interest in journalism sparked after he wrote his first article for his high school newspaper. From there, he studied journalism at Colorado State University. During his time at Colorado State, he gained insight on the workings of a major media publication while interning for TIME Magazine. The opportunity allowed him to meet legendary journalists like Dan Rather and Tom Brokaw. Collin was also a political writer for CollegeNews.com, a Boston Hannah publication.
After college, he worked as a beat reporter for a local weekly newspaper in Florida. Before joining Naperville Patch he was a guest editor for Morton Grove Patch as well as a freelancer for Des Plaines Patch in 2010.
He also launched an award-winning online magazine, The Lead, which he developed, designed and maintained. The Lead featured coverage of global current events such as the Arab Spring as well as lifestyle stories.
Collin is now happy to be here in Naperville working as your Local Editor.
In his free time, Collin likes playing with his dog Moose, photography, James Bond movies, politics and traveling (27 states, eight countries and counting!). He also enjoys screenwriting as he recently completed a comedy screenplay.
Our series asks readers for ideas, thoughts and opinions on what should fill vacant storefronts in Naperville.

Naperville Police Department collecting expired and unwanted prescription drugs this weekend.
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Community members encouraged to participate in upcoming free Community Emergency Response Team program.
Illinois Teacher of the Year Josh Stumenhorst visited the White House on Tuesday as President Barack Obama honored the National Teacher of the Year.
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A roundup of unusual crimes in Naperville.
Accompanying photos were taken at the Naperville Police Department between April 13 and April 19.
Naperville Police Department reports, April 19
Historic downtown Naperville 1939 Post Office on Washington Street was recently rehabbed and will be open to the public as a Naperville Bank & Trust branch on Monday, April 23.
Based on your votes and comments, we found a winner.
Naperville Police Department reports, April 18
Naperville North High School students raise money for local food pantry by selling their handcrafted ceramic bowls.
Naperville Police Department reports, April 17
TITLE Boxing Club recently opened its doors in Naperville this January and is already growing in popularity.
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Naperville Police Department reports, April 16
Naperville Police Department reports, April 13-15
Lillians of Naperville set to close on April 28, but owner will continue fundraising events.
Accompanying photos were taken at the Naperville Police Department between April 6 and April 12.