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.

My Suburban Life

Content created while working for newspaper My Suburban Life (January 2016-August 2017)

My Suburban Life • 9th May 2016

Western Springs welcomes new Doodle Art and Design studio

At Kathleen Thometz’s 35th high school reunion, she made a promise to herself that next time she saw her former classmates she wanted to have something unique to show them.

My Suburban Life • 18th April 2016

Countryside car dealership employees help nab hit-and-run suspects

Three employees of Autobarn Volkswagen of Countryside became the talk of the dealership when they assisted in detaining two suspects in a hit-and-run after they attempted to flee the scene.

My Suburban Life • 4th April 2016

La Grange students excel at IHSA Debate State Finals

LA GRANGE – The Illinois High School Association Debate State Finals on March 18 and 19 at the University of Illinois at Springfield ended remarkably for Fenwick High School seniors Ted Steinmeyer and Zachary Stahl.

My Suburban Life • 1st February 2016

Wheaton Drama members reflect on years with community theater, Disney World

Inside the Naperville home of R.J. and Suzanne Ogren, a treasure of memorabilia hides in plain sight. Beloved Disney characters are present in each room of the house, including a collection of mugs in the kitchen and statues of Mickey and Minnie greeting passersby in the bay window.