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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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No Assault Weapons Ban Coming to Hinsdale

Village President Tom Cauley said he decided against putting a local ordinance banning assault weapons on Tuesday night's agenda after hearing from Hinsdale Police Chief Brad Bloom's opinion that safety would not be improved.

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Weddings, Parties at Immanuel Hall Halted

The Hinsdale Plan Commission voted down changes to the building's special-use permit that would allow for events that, despite the village's zoning code, have been held there in the past.

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