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Bio: I was born and raised in Eastern Massachusetts, and first took an interest in journalism when I was named the National Correspondent of the Year for SchoolSports (now called ESPN Rise.) I relocated to Chicagoland in 2006 to attend the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where I wrote for a number of student publications. During my time in school, I also completed editorial internships with Chicago Parent and Vicon Publishing. Upon graduating, I became Western Springs Local Editor with Patch.com, and have since held several jobs in the company. Currently I am a Community Editor for DuPage County.
My interests/hobbies include sports, reading, fiction writing, gaming, and outdoor living (hiking/camping/canoeing.) I play both indoor and beach volleyball, and I'm passionate about golf (if not terrific at it.) I also author the online graphic novel Panthera as "D. Z. McRoy."
Politics: I am a registered Democrat; my politics are socially liberal and economically moderate.
Religion: I am a member of the United Church of Christ, though my practice is largely casual.
They’re the earliest photos ever and several minutes to capture. Now Argonne scientists hope to learn how to better preserve the few remaining specimens.
Lemont (and Lemont Township) are hosting three centers that can be used to help beat the heat if necessary.
All three of the “SparkTruck” workshops, hosted by Friends of the Gifted & Talented of Downers Grove and D99, are filled to capacity.
Dr. Patricia Higgins is still recovering from the nasty injury, and was "teary-eyed" when presented with the flying projectile that caused it.
After having his rollout dimmed by an "ironic" announcement from Lisa Madigan, Kirk Dillard has now lost the backing of a former ally to whom he is in financial debt.
The home's garage and attic caught fire early on Thursday morning; residents have been displaced from their home.
The panel includes representatives of local taxing bodies; a public hearing on the controversial proposal has been set for September
The enormous ring is being slowly transported at night at 5 mph and will take four days just to be moved from a Lemont port to Fermilab outside Batavia.
Stargazers will be able to see Saturn's rings very clearly for the first time since 2006.
Stargazers will be able to see Saturn's rings very clearly for the first time since 2006.
Stargazers will be able to see Saturn's rings very clearly for the first time since 2006.
The first iteration of what organizers hope will become an annual event took place on July 11 with performers from several different cultures.
An all-star team of ten players will travel to Chinese Taipei and take on local teams from the baseball powerhouse in front of thousands of fans.
The 50-foot diameter Muon g-2 ring, which cannot be disassembled, has slowly journeyed from New York and is scheduled to finally arrive outside Batavia on Friday.
Debbie Notaro left real estate behind to become a popular, full-time gardening coach for Geneva and area residents.
No one was injured in a house fire that broke out in the 4500 block of Middaugh Avenue around 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, authorities said.
By a unanimous vote of aldermen, discussions of any local bans on assault weapons in Batavia were tabled indefinitely.
27-year-old Sen Gao took home two victories while representing Illinois at the 40th annual US Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championship in Florida.
