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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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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|

D86, D181 Schools Reopening Wednesday

Hinsdale-area students will return to class after extreme temperatures closed schools on Monday and Tuesday.

D86, D181 Schools Reopening Wednesday
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills|News|

Asbestos Found at HMS Was Never Airborne: Schuster

District 181's superintendent said in a letter to the community that traces of asbestos were discovered in a music room, but were never exposed to students and staff.

Asbestos Found at HMS Was Never Airborne: Schuster