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Charles Van Horn

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Rochelle, United States
As seen in: WYOT-FM (Rochelle, IL), Wiley Online Library, Daily Chronicle, JD Supra, Joliet Herald-News, Kane County Chronicle, Shaw Local, News Tribune, NorthWest Herald, Sauk Valley Telegraph, Kendall County Now
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Charles has had a lifelong love for radio, especially Shortwave Radio and AM broadcasting, since a very young age. He currently lives in Mendota with his daughters, cats, and a collection of nearly running classic Chryslers. Charles spent nearly a decade on the radio in the Illinois Valley as a DJ, News Director, and class clown. You can find most often where there is breaking news, a trivia night, or free food.

Charles Van Horn’s Journalist Portfolio

Earlville drive-in begins regular showings with new owners

Earlville drive-in begins regular showings with new owners

An Earlville institution has returned. Now led by Paul and Shelley Bottomley, the Route 34 Drive-In will be o…

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Toy Giveaway in Mendota Saturday

Toy Giveaway in Mendota Saturday

Uploaded by Classic Country WGLC on 2022-12-10.

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Mendota boy mows yards for good deed challenge

Mendota boy mows yards for good deed challenge

MENDOTA - The Raising Men Lawn Care Challenge representative Rodney Smith visited Mendota Thursday to present…

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The 2024 Great American Eclipse at the Weiskopf Observatory

The 2024 Great American Eclipse at the Weiskopf Observatory

Uploaded by SuperHits 93.5! on 2024-04-08.

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The 2024 Great American Eclipse at the Weiskopf Observatory

The 2024 Great American Eclipse at the Weiskopf Observatory

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Fiber-reinforced Liquid Metal Composites With Automated Circuit Fabrication for Structurally-Integrated Power Transfer

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By John Joyce, Charles Van Horn Verified, Nathaniel Valentin
| Wiley Online Library Verified
1 Introduction Multifunctional polymer composites have the potential to provide a step change in electronic integration through their unique blend of manufacturability and functionality [1, 2]. An emerging approach to electronics fabrication involves the use of liquid metal (LM) and LM composites (LMCs) [3-9], which have become prominent in applications for wearable electronics [10-14] and soft robotics [15, 16].
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Focus on Mendota summit to be held Nov. 18, 20

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By Charles Van Horn Verified, COTasty Thanksgiving Turkey, Marilyn Renfro G
| Shaw Local Verified
Mendota residents will get to see what fellow residents would like to see in the city and provide input themselves in a pair of community summits hosted by Reimagine Mendota. Volunteers have spent most of the summer gathering data, asking about 25% of the population in the city what they love about Mendota and what they would like to see in the future. The Focus on Mendota Summit will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov.
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Mendota officials: Rake leaves to edge of curb, not roadway

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By Charles Van Horn Verified, CAHillbilly Chicken
| Shaw Local Verified
Mendota is reminding all residents that leaf pickup will continue, but leaves should be raked to the edge of the curb, not out into the roadway. Crews will be picking up leaves for the next few weeks, as long as the weather allows. Officials also reminded residents to check any outdoor hoses or spigots on houses, as with the temperatures starting to drop, that could lead to ruptured water lines. The city burn pit is scheduled to close on Dec. 1.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Afternoon news on a small town radio station. I covered a tornado in my hometown.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. Learned to type on a manual, then upgraded to an IBM Selectric III

How is social media changing news?

Something something before the truth can get its shoes tied.