• Joe O'Donnell, Patch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • 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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How Do You Make the Perfect PB&J?

Well, for starters, you want your peanut butter to jelly ration at 2:1. What are your tips for creating the perfect sandwich?

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Head Downtown for a Labor Day Weekend of Music

In this week's '3 Things to Do Downtown' roundup, we focus on a couple big music festivals in Chicago, as well as the season-ending fireworks display.

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