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Glen Ellyn Students Supplied 4 Success Thanks to Nonprofit
The Glen Ellyn community's donations will help about 1,000 students in need of back-to-school supplies in 2013, according to local nonprofit Supplies 4 Success.
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.
The Glen Ellyn community's donations will help about 1,000 students in need of back-to-school supplies in 2013, according to local nonprofit Supplies 4 Success.
The two-part series will be held on Aug. 17 and Sept. 7 at the Glenside Public Library in Glendale Heights.
From a painting party at Bottle & Bottega to Forest Preserve programs, there are number of event happening in and near Glen Ellyn.
The sister of John Spira and DuPage County sheriff's detectives will canvass wooded areas in Glen Ellyn Aug. 15, Wheaton Aug. 17 and another location Aug. 18. Spira was last seen on Feb. 23, 2007 near West Chicago.
A grand prize of $10,000 will be awarded to one winner on Nov. 8.
Lou and Mary Beth Manfredini are opening their second Ace Hardware store in the Chicago area, and it's right next door, in Villa Park.
Glenbard South and the Golden Eagles continue a Friday Night Lights tradition.
From the food at Wildflower Café to the pre-surgical communications, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital and Healthcare have recently been honored by a number of different organizations. Find out more about the honors and awards.
A new floral design business has opened recently at 124 N. Main St.
A look at some of the events and programs happening around the area.
A man similar to the one in this sketch tried to ask a girl for directions at night on a pedestrian bridge, police said. Instead of responding, she kept walking and he followed her.
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Looking for a new job or just curious what options are available? We have some local job openings to share.
Looking for a new job or just curious what options are available? We have some local job openings to share.
Looking for a new job or just curious what options are available? We have some local job openings to share.
Looking for a new job or just curious what options are available? We have some local job openings to share.