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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.
The Hand ‘n Paw grooming salon in the Lisle downtown opened its doors after the storm to offer free DIY grooming to the owners of dogs who got smelly in flood waters.
The library's decision not to make any major adjustments to their policy is effective for the next three years.
Members of the Village Council say that the enclosure might be the first of several to solve the problem of garbage piling up in places in the Downers Grove downtown.
The Texans' new backup center said his disappointment at not being picked quickly turned to excitement when he was immediately signed as a free agent.
The project is less than the 23 homes originally proposed, but several more than the 15 nearby residents were seeking.
Some local storeowners say the measures, aimed at targeting thieves who resell stolen goods, will damage their business.
The mayor-elect, who will become Woodridge’s first mayor not named William Murphy in three decades, spotlights her business experience and emphasizes the need for resident involvement.
The gunman who has admitted to shooting three Darien residents to death in 2010 continued his testimony against Johnny Borizov on Tuesday.
John Kasik confessed to threatening to kill the Lisle High School girls' volleyball coach and rape his family; his attorney said that he "overreacted."
Officials are tallying the damages; an update is planned for the next City Council meeting on May 6.
According to a now-public complaint, the coach once forced a sick player to work out until he lost control of his bowels, then openly mocked him for it, as well as for his religion.
Four Downers Grove South students all received recognition in their events at the California conference, which attracted over 16,000 students.
In the school's fifth year of competition, a duo out-dueled Hinsdale Central and York and earned a berth in the IHSA state finals.
The church is harboring about two dozen Lisle residents who have not yet been able to return to their homes; Benedictine University is also serving as a shelter.
Parents, Patch wants to hear from you on the questions that get families talking.
The County saw five deaths from West Nile disease, and 56 cases, in 2012; the DMATF is looking at ways to better work with its 45 agencies to fight the biting bugs.
The second-year NFL player and Michigan State alum said the college was "very special" to him and called it "where I should have gone."
The Lombard teen was expelled in September for bringing a 30-inch replica weapon into the Glen Ellyn high school; his stated intent was to trade it.
The crash occurred on the Veterans Memorial Tollway near Boughton Road and killed the 87-year-old driver and his 91-year-old wife.
The village wants to curb the curb-jumping parking mishaps that led to three car crashes into storefronts, all in the 100 block of South Washington Street.
