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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|

Local Obits: Teri G. McArdle, 70

Patch provides information on Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills residents recently lost.

Local Obits: Teri G. McArdle, 70
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|

How are HMS Families Dealing With Closure?

We want to know what activities are planned around town for Hinsdale Middle School students waiting for the building to re-open next week.

How are HMS Families Dealing With Closure?
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|

HMS Won't Re-Open Until Jan. 28

The District 181 Board of Education voted to approve more than $350,000 in work at the water-damaged school at an emergency meeting Monday night.

HMS Won't Re-Open Until Jan. 28
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|

Low Temps to Dip Below Zero This Week

Thursday's expected low of -6 is the lowest temperature of the week according to the National Weather Service.

Low Temps to Dip Below Zero This Week
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|

How Will HMS Off-Days Be Made Up?

Hinsdale Middle School students could have as many as five off-days that the rest of the district's students won't have.

How Will HMS Off-Days Be Made Up?
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|

Get a Free Dinner at CiNe Modern Taqueria

Patch highlights a few of the notable goings-on this week that have been posted by the community to our events calendar.

Get a Free Dinner at CiNe Modern Taqueria