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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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Beanie Babies Creator Ty Warner Charged With Tax Evasion

The U.S. Attorney's Office alleges the owner of Westmont-based TY Inc. failed to report more than $3 million in income he earned in a secret offshore account. Warner lives in Oak Brook.

Beanie Babies Creator Ty Warner Charged With Tax Evasion
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New PD Sergeants Recognized by Village Board

Patch's latest Tweet of Note comes from the Village of Clarendon Hills after Monday night's Clarendon Hills Village Board meeting.

New PD Sergeants Recognized by Village Board
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Check Out Latest Fuller's Tap Renderings

A second-story balcony will be added to the southeast portion of the current Fuller's Home & Hardware building that the new restaurant would take over.

Check Out Latest Fuller's Tap Renderings