Susan Sarkauskas

Staff Writer
  • Phone(847) 608-2724
  • Emailssarkauskas@dailyherald.com

Susan Sarkauskas started work at the Daily Herald in 1990 as a copy editor on the Neighbor desk; was an assistant city editor in the DuPage County bureau; then returned to the Neighbor production staff as the Daily Herald expanded into Elgin and Tri-Cities areas.

Responsibilities included editing copy, designing pages and, for several years, writing features about local houses of worship. In 2007, she became a reporter for the Tri-Cities, North Aurora and Kaneland areas. Before coming to the Daily Herald, Sarkauskas worked for several years for the Suburban LIFE Graphic newspaper as a reporter. Sarkauskas grew up in Woodridge, and now calls Batavia home. She is a graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. In her spare time, Sarkauskas has served on the governing council for her church, and was co-director for 10 years of its vacation Bible school. For several years, she was an advisory member of the board of a parochial school.

Complete the form below to send Susan a message

Your full name
Your e-mail address
Your phone number
Your message
items 1-10 out of 1601
1 2 3 4 Next > Last >>


Geneva reminds residents: Aid available to install overhead sewers

May 14 2013 | 5:20 pm - In the wake of April's deluge that left some residents with flooded basements, Geneva is reminding residents that it is willing to help pay for one fix: Installing overhead sewers in basements.

Art Ochsner, in the words of his students

May 13 2013 | 7:11 am - What students have to say about Al Ochsner

3rd level of Geneva parking deck delayed over cost

May 13 2013 | 11:14 pm - Commuters won't see a third floor built on the Geneva parking deck this summer, as Metra has asked Geneva to reject a construction contract that came in 33 percent higher than expected. Metra also said the low bidder didn't seem tobe committed to...

Second career a serendipitous fit for Geneva art teacher

May 13 2013 | 7:18 am - Being a teacher wasn't Al Ochsner's initial career choice. He followed a dream, making a living as a professional artist. But in middle age, the single father of two needed some extra income and took a gig as a substitute teacher at Geneva High...

Batavia schools taking out short-term loan

May 08 2013 | 12:02 am - The Batavia school district is doing some short-term borrowing to make sure it can cover its expenses in late May and in June. The school board Tuesday agreed to sell $5 million worth of tax-anticipation warrants

Kaneland bullying report falls short for some board members

May 08 2013 | 11:45 pm - An update on what a task force has been doing to address bullying in Kaneland schools got a mixed reception from the school board Wednesday. Two members criticized the task force for not having any students on it, and only one parent. And one of...

Geneva, Batavia garbage sticker prices to decrease

May 07 2013 | 4:17 pm - Genevans will pay about 10 percent less for garbage stickers come July 1, under a contract the city council approved Monday.

Honoring the old, installing the new: Batavia mayor, aldermen sworn in

May 06 2013 | 11:55 pm - Six new aldermen were sworn in Monday night in Batavia, after receiving advice from departing aldermen: It's OK to disagree on an issue, but once the vote is taken, come together.

City gets OK to step in, finish McIlvaine project

May 03 2013 | 8:33 pm - The city of St. Charles got permission Friday to take over some of the work on Cliff McIlvaine's 37-year home improvement project, and to remove some of the items from his yard. "I won't interfere. I respect your decision," McIlvaine told the judge.

Police on lookout for man who stole motorcycle in Geneva

May 03 2013 | 4:04 pm - A Chicago man was sentenced this week in absentia to 15 years in prison for using fake cash to buy a motorcycle in Geneva.

items 1-10 out of 1601
1 2 3 4 Next > Last >>