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I am a features journalist and political analyst dedicated to capturing the human stories enduring and triumphing within the social and political forces shaping our lives.

Whether covering local government, environmental causes, health care issues, scientific breakthroughs, or international political events, my articles are architectured to capture the community's desire to actively engage in civic and global citizenry.

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Kat Cammack, Neal Dunn, and Daniel Webster emerge victorious in their U.S. House races - NPR WUFT

Kat Cammack, Neal Dunn, and Daniel Webster emerge victorious in their U.S. House races - NPR WUFT

With liberal Gainesville votes being swallowed by the surrounding conservative rural stronghold, incumbent Co…

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Ed Bielarski cannot muster enough power as Harvey Ward elected new mayor of Gainesville - NPR WUFT

Ed Bielarski cannot muster enough power as Harvey Ward elected new mayor of Gainesville - NPR WUFT

The lights have gone out on Ed Bielarski’s run for Gainesville mayor as Gainesville City Commissioner Harvey …

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Graduate student Nicholas Barth receives prestigious 'Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Spac...

Graduate student Nicholas Barth receives prestigious 'Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Spac...

NICHOLAS BARTH, a fourth-year University of Florida graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in Astronomy, has been …

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Gainesville mayoral candidates Harvey Ward and Ed Bielarski spar in an acrimonious debate - NPR WUFT

Gainesville mayoral candidates Harvey Ward and Ed Bielarski spar in an acrimonious debate - NPR WUFT

Gainesville mayoral candidates, Harvey Ward and Ed Bielarski, sparred on Tuesday in a debate sponsored by the…

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Keeping the tradition of quilting alive through charity and community service - NPR WUFT

Keeping the tradition of quilting alive through charity and community service - NPR WUFT

Since 2013, the 170 members of the guild have donated 3,020 quilts, 3,573 pillowcases, 1,916 tote bags, 1,741…

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In attempt to better reach devasted Sanibel Island, state awards contract to immediately repair c...

In attempt to better reach devasted Sanibel Island, state awards contract to immediately repair c...

A repaired causeway will allow expedited recovery efforts, power restoration and debris removal. It will also…

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Kendall County, IL news, sports from Shaw Local News Network

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By Gary Duncan, Jessie Molloy, Joey Weslo Verified
| Kendall County Now Verified
News The law, which goes into effect for the 2027-28 school year, will require student cellphone use to be restricted “bell to bell” for students up to eighth grade
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24-hour semi-trailer parking facility in Yorkville trucking ahead with some bumps

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By Joey Weslo Verified
| Shaw Local Verified
For the time being, the city of Yorkville is letting the proposed 33-acre semi-trailer parking facility just outside of town stay on course. While the 24-hour, 50 to 75 spaces parking facility project by developers Two Star Enterprises, LLC, is ultimately up to Kendall County, Yorkville passed a motion, with some opposition on the City Council, saying the city does not object to rezoning the East Beecher Road property to heavy industrial.
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5-vehicle crash shuts down Illinois Route 34 in Oswego for 4 1/2 hours

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By Joey Weslo Verified
| Shaw Local Verified
Illinois Route 34 was shut down for around 4½ hours Tuesday in the aftermath of a five-vehicle crash near the intersection with Orchard Road in Oswego, authorities said. A driver has been cited with two people transported to the hospital. Oswego police say Route 34 was shut down in both directions. The police initially responded to the crash at 11:21 a.m. The shut down backed up traffic across the Kendall County area.
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