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  • Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL

Bio: I am a news nut who graduated with a journalism degree from DePaul University in 2009. I have been infatuated by the media industry since I picked up an issue of the Minneapolis Star Tribune at age 9 and started reading the weather page. Later, it was the sports section and, eventually, the front. I never wanted to be anything other than a news editor. 

I have worked at the Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Reporter, the U.S. Olympic Committee press office, and the Chicago Cubs publications department. 

My favorite music is by Paul Simon and my favorite movie is The Big Lebowski. I also love playing and watching any sport—just try me.

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Goombay Bash Returns to Chicago to Help Fight Against Cancer

The annual event began in La Grange after two Horton's co-workers died of cancer in 2001. Since then, it's grown to a must-attend event for everyone in the Chicago area, raising more than $4.5 million for cancer research.

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Victor Casini Steps Down As D86 Board President

Casini, who will continue to serve as a board member, said his resignation as president was based on his inability to meet the time commitment the role demands.

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