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player ready...While on her way into the Oak Park Public Library on May 15, Katie Wynne, 26, of Oak Park stopped to answer a few questions for the Oak Leaves.
Q: What are you up to today?
A: Going to the library. Studying for medical school.
Q: What are you studying to be?
A: A pediatrician. I just like working with kids. They’re more interesting. I’m finishing up my third year at Midwestern University in Downers Grove.
Q: Has it been what you thought so far?
A: Yeah. Probably harder and longer, but it’s been good.
Q: Favorite local restaurant?
A: I think our new favorite is Nando’s Peri-Peri. We’ve been four times now, and they opened a week and a half ago!
Q: Pets?
A: One cat: Mad-Eye Moody. His eyes are kind of crazy.
Q: Charity of choice?
A: We donate to Animal Care League since we got our cat there.
Q: Favorite spring activity?
A: We like going to the farmers market on Lake Street. And tennis in Scoville Park. We live close by.
Q: Travel destination of choice?
A: We’re planning a trip to Thailand at the beginning of July. I’ve never been. It is one stop on the list. I’m excited about the culture, the food, relaxing. I love Thai food.
Shout Out is a weekly feature in which we get to know and introduce our readers to their fellow community members and local visitors throughout suburban Chicago. Check out more online at ChicagoTribune.com/ShoutOut.
Caitlin Mullen is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press
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