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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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Hinsdale Central Meets Federal AYP Standards, South Falls Short

District 86 as a whole did not make AYP according to No Child Left Behind standards after its white students were the only subgroup that met or exceeded standards at an acceptable rate according to the federal policy.

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D86 to Go After Residency Rule-Breakers

Acting Superintendent Bruce Law said administration is considering making it mandatory that all students at Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South prove their residency each year.

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DuPage Sheriff Launches 'Manhunt Monday' Program

Each Monday the DuPage Sheriff’s Office will highlight one criminal being sought after for having outstanding warrants. Here's this week's edition.

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