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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|

Proposed D181 Goals Reflect 'Fear' of Data, Board Member Says

The District 181 Board of Education did not act on a set of administration-endorsed strategic goals for the 2013-14 year after discrepancies between those and the goals developed by a board committee were discussed Monday.

Proposed D181 Goals Reflect 'Fear' of Data, Board Member Says
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|

Task Force to Study Youths' Heroin Use in Illinois

The Young Adults Heroin Use Task Force was established with the passage of legislation sponsored by State Sen. Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale.

Task Force to Study Youths' Heroin Use in Illinois