Gina Catalano

Gina Catalano is a freelance writer and editor with degrees in journalism and communications. Her work has been featured in publications like Discogs, Substream, Parks & Rec Business and several local newspapers in the Chicagoland area. In addition to her current job in communications, she is the creator of online entertainment publication Black is the New AP Style.

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Content created while working for newspapers Lockport Legend, Orland Park Prairie, The Lake Forest Leader, and Frankfort Station (March 2016-August 2017)

Lockport Legend • 30th August 2016

Local doctor brings smoothie knowledge to library

Dr. Vida Puodziunas brought her “Nutrition, Toxicity and Delicious Smoothies” presentation back to White Oak Library on Aug. 25. The presentation serves as an educational hour on the benefits of smoothies and discusses what kinds of toxins people are currently putting into their body.

Lockport Legend • 2nd August 2016

Dilly Bar Eating Contest serves up funds for Lurie’s Children’s Hospital

With the thunderstorms and humidity long gone, a crowd of roughly 50 people turned up Thursday, July 28, to watch nine contestants participate in Miracle Treat Day at the Lockport Dairy Queen.

Orland Park Prairie • 15th July 2016

Orland Park Disc Replay teams with area 5K with a cause

Disc Replay is more than just a local electronics resale store. That is why two of its locations — including the spot in Orland Park — have partnered with Run For Their Lives 5K. The a race set to take place Aug. 6 in Downers Grove.

Orland Park Prairie • 29th June 2016

Cirque Italia brings thrills to Orland Park

Italian entertainment company Cirque Italia recently brought its “Aquatic Spectacular” circus to Orland Park, following successful shows in Gurnee and Cicero.

The Lake Forest Leader • 24th May 2016

Fans re-live ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ at Ferris Fest

When Ferris Bueller, Cameron Frye and Sloane Peterson ditched a day at Shermer High School in 1985, they had the ultimate day off. Thirty years after its release, fans of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” were able to take a tour of their favorite moments from the film from Friday-Sunday, May 20-22.

Lockport Legend • 8th April 2016

Local residents experience fashion through Coco Chanel’s eyes

Chicago area historian, actor and lecturer Annette M. Baldwin brought her reenactment of La Grande Mademoiselle: Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel to the White Oak Library District Lockport Branch Library on April 5.

Frankfort Station • 1st April 2016

Annual park district egg hunts draw crowds

Despite the dark clouds and gusts of wind, the sun shone through for Frankfort Park District’s annual Egg Hunt with Peter Cottontail and Super Dog Egg Hunt March 19 at Commissioner’s Park.