I knew I wanted to be a writer at a young age, and never dreamed of doing anything else. My love of writing was born when a grade-school teacher encouraged me to try my hand at fiction. I took her advice, but quickly gave up make-believe stories for the real thing.
I got involved with my high school newspaper before double majoring in journalism and English.
I graduated in 2002 and landed my first newspaper job within six months. I spent eight years at The Enterprise newspaper in Plainfield, where I developed my passion for community journalism.
When a coworker pointed me in the direction of Patch.com, I jumped at the chance to be part of the future of local news.
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Bolingbrook police said the victim exchanged gunshots with the vehicle burglars after hearing a noise and going outside to investigate it.
But of those who said they will not, 90 percent also said they won't have their kids get the shot even if schools require it for enrollment.
Police walked back claims that the coyote was in poor health. The trail is now closed since coyotes are protected under wildlife code.
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Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome.
"We understand the concern over this incident in the community," Police Chief Jeff Burgner said.
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Patch wants to know if you plan to get your young teens inoculated now that Pfizer's vaccine has been granted expanded emergency use.
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Businesses will remain open.
Police responded to a report of a man waving a gun at the Super 8 late Thursday night, and remained at the scene Friday morning.
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The 15,000-square-foot facility is on Wood Farm Road.
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