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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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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|

Petition Seeks Trial in Kelli O'Laughlin Case

The case that will enter its fourth calendar year at its next hearing in January has been delayed by defendant John L. Wilson's indecisiveness about legal representation.

Petition Seeks Trial in Kelli O'Laughlin Case
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|

Range of D86 Tax Levy Options Explored

The District 86 Board of Education's finance committee heard a presentation on the effects of a maximum levy, flat levy and decreased levy during a Tuesday morning meeting.

Range of D86 Tax Levy Options Explored