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Hometown: Andover, MA
Current town: La Grange, IL
Birthday: September 24, 1987
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.
The map shows where and when garage, yard and estate sales are happening in the western suburbs. Click on the "Details" link to find out what's being offered.
The map shows where and when garage, yard and estate sales are happening in the western suburbs. Click on the "Details" link to find out what's being offered.
The map shows where and when garage, yard and estate sales are happening in the western suburbs. Click on the "Details" link to find out what's being offered.
The map shows where and when garage, yard and estate sales are happening in the western suburbs. Click on the "Details" link to find out what's being offered.
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The mayor and a team of high-school volunteers will welcome the displaced residents as they move home after two months.
Two separate companies will handle the two projects.
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Submit your sale through this form and Patch will include it later this week in an interactive map of garage sales in the Tri-Cities.
Submit your sale through this form and Patch will include it later this week in an interactive map of garage sales in the Tri-Cities.
Submit your sale through this form and Patch will include it later this week in an interactive map of garage sales in the western suburbs.
Submit your sale through this form and Patch will include it later this week in an interactive map of garage sales in the western suburbs.
Submit your sale through this form and Patch will include it later this week in an interactive map of garage sales in the western suburbs.
