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.
When the Golden Eagles season comes to an end in a few weeks, coach Mike Dayton will step down after leading the team for more than a decade.
Members from Glenbard South and West will be competing on Nov. 3 in Peoria.
What you can do to reach out to those that need it most.
Every week Glen Ellyn Patch shares a variety of job openings in the area. Glen Ellyn employers may send job openings to Mary Ann Lopez at maryl@patch.com.
Glen Ellyn Patch welcomes letters to the editor. Letters may be submitted to Local Editor Mary Ann Lopez at maryl@patch.com.
Every week Glen Ellyn Patch shares information about dogs and cats waiting for homes with area rescue groups.
A family was able to safely evacuate its home Monday morning in the 100 block of Hillcrest Avenue.
A look at luxury properties currently listed for sale in Glen Ellyn.
There were HOW many trick-or-treaters in the U.S. last year? Scroll through our roundup of trivia about the haunted holiday.
Patch built readers a database to look up teacher and administrator salaries for the 2010-11 school year using information from the Illinois State Board of Education.
A rundown of some of the stories you may have missed along with some of the top news stories of the week.
Glen Ellyn Patch welcomes letters to the editor. Letters may be submitted to Local Editor Mary Ann Lopez at maryl@patch.com.
A look at homes for sale at different price points in Glen Ellyn.
A 72-year-old Schererville, IN, man has been charged in U.S. District Court after authorities said he robbed the Glen Ellyn Bank of America branch Oct. 6.
Students at 18 schools in DuPage County participated in mock elections earlier this month. Glenbard South and West both voted blue in the mock election.
Residents lined up to drop off documents at the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce's shred event.
Letters to the editor may be submitted to Local Editor Mary Ann Lopez at maryl@patch.com.
Cardiac screenings will be held Nov. 8 at Glenbard South. Parents must register children for the program.
Electric vehicle owners now have a place to park and charge their vehicles when they visit Glen Ellyn.
A colonial built in 1979 is one of several homes that recently sold in Glen Ellyn.
