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Phone: 708-275-8365
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 assistant Illinois House Republican leader and 82nd District rep said pension reform should be Springfield's number one priority.
Less than 5 percent of enrolled students with the full-day or half-day option have chosen the half-day since the district begin its all-day kindergarten registration.
The plan has been approved by the Administration and Community Affairs Committee and could begin early this spring if approved by the Village Board.
The 56-year-old man was located Wednesday, the same day that Warrenville Police sent out a release asking for help in finding him.
By nixing the "General Corporate Purposes" portion of the property tax assessment, the Village is able to save residents a few bucks come tax season.
The tax burden would have fallen onto the city's other property owners since EMH has been ruled tax-exempt for 2012 forward.
The suit against Stroger Hospital alleging that delayed resuscitation left a 3-year-old boy with permanent brain damage ended with one of the largest settlements in Cook County history.
Patch has your guide to the 2013 election for the Western Springs Park District Board.
Patch has your guide to the 2013 election for the Thomas Ford Memorial Library Board.
Patch has your guide to the 2013 election for the Village of Western Springs Board
Patch has your guide to the 2013 election for the Village of Western Springs Clerk
Patch has your guide to the 2013 election for the Village of La Grange Park President.
Patch has your guide to the 2013 election for the Community Park District of La Grange Park Board.
Patch has your guide to the 2013 election for the La Grange Park Public Library Board.
Patch has your guide to the 2013 election for the Village of La Grange Park Board.
Patch has your guide to the 2013 election for the Village of La Grange Park Clerk.
Patch has your guide to the 2013 election for the Village of La Grange Park President.
Patch reached out to our readers to see what they thought about the decision to close public schools in Naperville and Lisle on Tuesday due to the storm.
Patch reached out to our readers to see what they thought about the decision to close public schools in Wheaton on Tuesday due to the storm.
Patch reached out to our readers to see what they thought about the decision to keep public schools open in Glen Ellyn and Downers Grove.