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Georgi is a Chicago-based newsletter writer and partner content curator. She spent five years on the entertainment beat for FF2 Media covering film festivals across the U.S. Her writing has been recognized with awards from the Ernest Hemingway Foundation, Illinois Women's Press Association and National Federation of Press Women. As editor-in-chief of the Lewis University newspaper, she and her staff earned honors from the Associated Collegiate Press and American Scholastic Press Associations. She began working for Patch in 2019.
Looking for things to do this weekend in Illinois?

Looking for things to do this weekend in Illinois? Patch has you covered.
Looking for things to do this weekend in Illinois? Patch has you covered.
Looking for things to do this weekend in Northern Illinois? Patch has you covered.
Love's Sweet Arrow will host a variety of authors and book clubs for Tinley Park residents this fall.
Teams of seven to 10 can register now for the upcoming tournament to raise funds for Officer Tim Jones.
The Crisis Center was established in 1979 and now provides free services for domestic violence victims.
Horror film "Knives and Skin" will screen as part of the Chicago International Film Festival.
A 50th anniversary fundraiser for the social service agency will be held Sept. 19.
Women’s Empowerment Coach Gina Bell created the Tears & Tulle Movement to send a rainbow tulle skirt to 52 women across the United States.
The owners of Egg & I have rebranded as a pancake-based breakfast and lunch restaurant.
Wish the Bat Mobile could come to your next party or event? An Oak Lawn man has one for rent.
Kristin Grib's family is raising money to pay her medical bills as she takes time off from work for treatment.
Love's Sweet Arrow is only the second romance-genre bookstore in the nation. "Romance," an owner said, "can be read by everyone.”
The Nuisance Abatement Partnership Program encourages residents to volunteer in maintaining abandoned properties.
Chicago Heights Boxing and Fitness trains youth and adult boxers in self defense and goal achievement.
South Side Escape Rooms will open a third room with a murder-mystery theme this October.
The Renew My Church process to determine the future of Lemont's Catholic churches will continue through November.
Get your candy fix at Fabulously Sweet Creations -- now in Mokena.
Diane's Gaming and Café offers game play on five video poker and slot machines.