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Lillian Ali

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Dayton, Evanston, Illinois, Ohio
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I'm a writer, illustrator, and crossword constructor. I am passionate about taking big concepts --- like science, law and data --- and breaking them down for the everyday reader. My writing has appeared in the Daily Northwestern, the Wall Street Journal, the Dayton Daily News and Smithsonian Magazine.

In addition to writing, I illustrate and design for the Daily Northwestern. I was co-designer on the April 29, 2024 issue of the Daily Northwestern that was honored by the Illinois College Press …

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Capuchin Monkeys Caught on Camera ‘Abducting’ Baby Howler Monkeys in a Strange Tradition

Capuchin Monkeys Caught on Camera ‘Abducting’ Baby Howler Monkeys in a Strange Tradition

In June 2022, while watching footage from an island off the western Pacific coast of Panama, researchers spot…

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Grocery prices appear to be easing as shoppers seek relief in the Dayton area

Grocery prices appear to be easing as shoppers seek relief in the Dayton area

According to Pew Research, 94% of Americans say they're concerned with the price of consumer goods, with 72% …

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Family of Colby Ross plans to sue sheriff, says police chase violated policy

Family of Colby Ross plans to sue sheriff, says police chase violated policy

The family of a man killed by a driver in a high-speed police chase says they are preparing a wrongful death …

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Trotwood woman 'blessed' to celebrate 105th birthday

Trotwood woman 'blessed' to celebrate 105th birthday

Despite having had 105 of them, birthdays "don't excite" Alberta Jones. Sitting in her Trotwood home, on a…

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The Daily Northwestern's archives reveal cultural shifts and controversies

The Daily Northwestern's archives reveal cultural shifts and controversies

A quick search of the keyword "Dillo" in The Daily Northwestern's archives reveals a rich history of the stud…

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After 3 years, Pokémon's biggest competition is officially out with a new release

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By Lillian Ali
| Polygon Verified
In early 2024, Pocketpair CEO and co-founder Taukuro Mizobe called the creation and release of his studio’s biggest game a “miracle.” Despite climbing production costs, time-consuming pivots, and no concept of a budget, Pocketpair managed to turn “Pokémon with guns” into one of the biggest indie hits of recent memory. Palworld is gunning for Pokémon’s throne If you don’t already know, Palworld is an open-world monster-taming game with survival elements and, as mentioned, guns.
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How are Brookfield’s residents reacting to library construction?

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By Lillian Ali
| Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Verified
Repairs are underway at the Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library to correct an issue present since the building’s opening: a “black substance” has been dripping from the building’s exterior since shortly after it was completed five years ago. “When I came over here, and I saw [the construction], I thought ‘what the heck is going on now,’” Brookfield resident Eileen Dow-Sarocco said.
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What’s going on in Riverside and North Riverside this summer?

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By Lillian Ali
| Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Verified
Following the Independence Day parade and 5k two weekends ago and Riverside Arts Weekend in June, there are still plenty of things to do in the area this summer. Free concerts, the Family Camp Out, and the annual Antique & Classic Car Show are a few of the events coming to Riverside and North Riverside this season. Thursdays: Through the end of July, North Riverside is hosting Summer Concerts in the Park at the Village Commons,  2401 S.
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