I miss you guys. I miss writing for this forum. I want it to continue in some form. I may someday to return to it — in fact, the events of recent days make that almost a certainty. At any rate, I’ll have more to say when I have more than five minutes to pull [...]
Entries Tagged as 'From the Editor'
Volunteer — here
August 30th, 2010 · 3 Comments · From the Editor
As regular readers know, I’m working on bringing a new Patch.com news site to Downers Grove within the next several weeks. One thing I like about Patch is its commitment to local volunteerism. As a Patch editor, I’m required to volunteer locally at least five hours per year. The west suburban team, of which I [...]
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Help wanted: Freelancers
July 31st, 2010 · Comments Off · From the Editor, Local media
Once the Downers Grove Patch site launches early this fall, I’ll be uber busy covering local news and continuing my weekly column. But a girl can’t be everywhere at once, so I’m looking for several freelancers — and who better to approach first than readers of the DGreport? While Patch values community news — announcements, [...]
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Where I’ve been, where I’m going
June 30th, 2010 · 17 Comments · From the Editor
Those of you who read Thursday’s Sun column already know I’m embarking on a new career path. Today I’ll tell you a little about it and how it will affect this blog.
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While I’m away…
May 19th, 2010 · 3 Comments · From the Editor
I’m finishing up a freelance project and will be stepping away from the computer for the remainder of the week. Consider this an open thread if you have a topic you’d like to post. Thanks for your patience.
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My apologies
March 11th, 2010 · 2 Comments · From the Editor
I’ve recently taken on a daily freelance assignment which has required an investment of time as I come up to speed on my new duties. The DGreport has been shoved to the back burner, which I regret. I hope to do better in the coming days. Thanks for your patience.
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The DGreport at three
March 1st, 2010 · 29 Comments · 2007 election, 2009 election, From the Editor
This blog just marked its third anniversary, which I’ve decided to observe by sharing some of my experiences as a hyperlocal blogger –- experiences that have prompted me to reach out to the larger journalism community for support and to hire an attorney to look out for my rights. I’ve decided to bring you in [...]
Whose news?
February 24th, 2010 · 16 Comments · From the Editor
Maybe it’s because I spend all day on the computer, but I’ve noticed my reading habits have changed dramatically in the past year, particularly in terms of news consumption. More and more, newspapers are feeling peripheral to me — and that’s a wrenching statement for a veteran dead-tree journalist and news junkie to make. I [...]
Hacked off
January 7th, 2010 · Comments Off · From the Editor
Updated: 4 p.m. with information on the DGreport’s new Facebook page. Twice in four days the DGreport has been hacked, with the perpetrator inserting a redirect to a couple of Turkish-language sites. I’d like to thank the several readers who brought the episodes to my attention and also to commend the rest of you for [...]
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Merry Christmas!
December 24th, 2009 · 1 Comment · From the Editor
Here’s to a festive holiday for you and yours — surrounded by snowmen, angels and all sorts of very special homemade memories. Share yours here this weekend by e-mailing a photo to dgreport@hotmail.com. Here’s one to get us started.
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