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.
Every week we profile a a luxury home in Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills or Burr Ridge. This week the featured home is located on Eight Street in Hinsdale.
Every week we profile a luxury home in Wheaton and Glen Ellyn. This week's home is from Wheaton.
Every week we feature a luxury home in the Downers Grove, Darien, Woodrige and Lemont area. This week our home is from Downers Grove.
Small business is at the heart of a community. Here we profile a locally owned business.
Small business is at the heart of a community. Here we put the spotlight on some of those locally owned businesses.
A look a luxury real estate in Naperville and Lisle. This week's home is located on Royal Saint George Drive in Naperville.
An historic home is one of the luxury properties on the market in Elmhurst.
The tiki bar, open since 2008, officially closed its doors earlier this week.
Comparing and contrasting real estate in the Downers Grove, Darien, Woodridge and Lemont area. This week's homes are from Downers Grove and Darien.
Comparing and contrasting real estate for sale at similar price points in Burr Ridge and Hinsdale. This week's homes are listed at $929,000.
Comparing and contrasting properties currently listed for sale at similar price points in Glen Ellyn and Wheaton. This week's homes are listed at $249,000.
Comparing and contrasting homes listed at similar price points in Lisle and Naperville. This week's homes are listed at $850,000. Which would you choose?
A look at real estate for sale in Elmhurst at various price points.
A look at recent home sales in Glen Ellyn and Wheaton, including this week's featured home located on North Montclair Avenue in Glen Ellyn.
A look at recent home sales, including this week's featured home located on on West End Road in Downers Grove.
A look at recent property sales in town, including the featured home on North Maple Avenue, which sold for $676,000.
A look at recent home sales in Naperville and Lisle.
Common in urban areas, co-working spaces allow professionals without dedicated offices spaces a place to connect with clients or work in a more convenient space than a coffee shop.
If you are looking for a job or just curious what opportunities are available, we share some area openings.
If you are looking for a job or just curious what is open, we share some options from around the area.
