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Plus: Grocer slashes prices, no more pawn shops, World Beer Cup winners.
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.
Plus: Grocer slashes prices, no more pawn shops, World Beer Cup winners.
Man hits coworker with car, sets fire: cops | Student's life saved | Stalker posts sexual pics: PD | Doc uses animal catheters on people
Nurse fired, accused of swapping kids' medicine | Driver caught in street takeover fatally shot | Man caught watching child porn by cops
Michigan is well-represented at the 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Illinois is well-represented at the 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Neighbor shoots woman in 'racially motivated' crime | Bank robber leaves baby home alone | Cicada cupcakes |
Edward Gardner, of Bolingbrook, was reported missing in March 2022.
Edward Gardner, of Bolingbrook, was reported missing in March 2022.
DNA on 19 Crimes bottle IDs burglar | 3 hurt in porch collapse | Doctor uses animal catheters to inseminate women
A straight-A student, Natalie is graduating from Batavia High School.
Aurora native Anthony will continue his studies at grad school in Wisconsin.
Sofia, of Montgomery, has a passion for nursing and is the first of her generation to graduate.
The St. Ambrose University grad worked tirelessly through college, traveling the world and sharing her singing talent despite COVID.
Crystal Lake Central senior JJ excelled in school and in sports.
Also: Woman attacked by dog, stranger; reckless homicide arrest; person found dead in car; serious crash.
Plus: New restaurants opening, a major retail development and dreams becoming reality.
Village hall controversy | Man dragged to death? | 'Epitome of luxury' | Soft serve controls inventor's home for sale |
Park closed for death investigation | Huge fentanyl bust | Auto shop closure leaves customers without cars
Police said a 29-year-old woman was killed after the motorcycle was unable to stop to avoid a Chevy Suburban that was making a U-turn.
The three lucky winners are the seventh, eighth, and ninth players to score prizes from the game’s $1 million prize tier.