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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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Ex-Metra CEO Speaks Publicly for First Time Since Resignation (Live Blog)

Alex Clifford, who resigned from Metra as CEO after making allegations that he was pressured to make political hires and decisions, will speak before the Regional Transportation Authority Wednesday. Follow our live blog starting around 8:30 a.m.

Ex-Metra CEO Speaks Publicly for First Time Since Resignation (Live Blog)
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Assault Weapons Ban Voted Down in Clarendon Hills

A crowd of audience members gathered at Village Hall Monday night, where trustees decided against moving forward with assault weapons regulations.

Assault Weapons Ban Voted Down in Clarendon Hills