Phone: 630-433-0783; Hometown: Naperville
Bio: Mary Ann Lopez grew up in Calumet City, studied Political Science at Northern Illinois University; Studied Print Journalism at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she earned a Master's Degree. She has worked for Patch.com since 2010. Prior to Patch, Mary Ann worked in new media at the Sun Time News Group, was involved with the launch of YourHub.com in Denver, was a reporter at the Durango Herald covering a number of beats; Staff reporter at The Montrose Daily Press; Interned at The Staunton Daily News Leader in Staunton, Va. and The Boulder Daily Camera.
Growing up in Calumet City, I was was the youngest of four children and the only girl. During my formative years, I suffered many bumps, bruises and nuggies at the hands of three older brothers, which may have toughened me up for a career in journalism.
I lived in Cal City most of my life until relocating to Boulder, Colo. for graduate school. Once in Colorado, I spent eight years studying and working before returning to the Chicago area. I have a bachelor's degree in political science from Northern Illinois University and a master's degree in print journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I interned at The Boulder Daily Camera and The Daily News Leader in Staunton, Va., and I'm a Chips Quinn Scholar.
A journalist for more than 10 years, I started working at small-town papers, including The Durango Herald, in Durango, Colo., where I covered a variety of beats including agriculture, education and business. During my time as a journalist, I've won many awards, including six awards in one year.
In 2005, I moved to online journalism, first for YourHub.com and later the Sun-Times News Group. I began my career with Patch.com one of two Naperville local editors, then I moved on to be the Glen Ellyn local editor. Now, I am the DuPage County business editor, writing about real estate, small business and other business interests.
In my free time, I practice and teach yoga, run, and spend time at the dog park with my Australian shepherd rescue, Sadie. I love the outdoors, love to ski, camp and hike. I may take on another triathlon.
If you see me in a local coffee shop, stop and say hello.
Alfredo Garcia, 36, of Bolingbrook, was found guilty of one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.
Alfredo Garcia, 36, of Bolingbrook, was found guilty of one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.
The FBI announced Glenn A. Rogers, 43, was arrested and charged earlier this week for the July bank robbery.
A look at homes for sale at different price points in Glen Ellyn.
The breakfast is a kickoff for the American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event.
Glen Ellyn musician Andrew Calhoun and singer-songwriter Danny Schmidt of Austin, Texas will be performing at the Aug. 28 concert at the Open Campus Center at COD.
National Dog Day is Aug. 26. What will you do to celebrate man's best friend?
Students stopped at the school to get acquainted for the 2012-13 school year.
Representative Sandra Pihos (R-Glen Ellyn) has received the “Friend of Agriculture” award from the Illinois Agricultural Association.
Those facing foreclosure or hoping to avoid it may learn more about the Illinois Hardest Hit program during a free Mortgage Relief event being held in DuPage County.
Who do you trust when things get clogged and need a plumbers help? Vote for your favorite in our Readers' Choice poll.
Kate Wild recently sang the national anthem at a Chicago Bears Game. She will sing the anthem before an upcoming Chicago White Sox game, for the second time this season.
Those facing foreclosure or hoping to avoid it may learn more about the Illinois Hardest Hit program during a free Mortgage Relief event being held in DuPage County.
A Villa Park man in his 50s is the second confirmed case of West Nile virus in DuPage County. Numbers of those infected is expected to continue to rise.
A weekly column asking readers what types of businesses they'd like to see in vacant storefronts around Glen Ellyn.
Numbers of those infected is expected to continue to rise.
The Chicago Air & Water Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Glen Ellyn Patch shares a profile of a luxury home currently for sale.
Glen Ellyn police reports, Aug. 5-12
Who do you trust to clean your home and get it tidy? Vote for your favorite business in Glen Ellyn.
