Meet the contestants #4: Mike Speller

The 2nd Annual Smartypants Adult Spelling Bee is coming up on Monday, June 23rd at Mayne Stage. Between now and then, we’ll be highlighting some of the competitors hoping to destroy the competition. Today, we meet Mike Speller. Q: Tell us a little about yourself. A: I am a Crest Hill (Joliet) resident, used to […]

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Meet the contestants #3: Polly Bruno

The 2nd Annual Smartypants Adult Spelling Bee is coming up on Monday, June 23rd at Mayne Stage. Between now and then, we’ll be highlighting some of the competitors hoping to destroy the competition. Today, we meet Polly Bruno.   Q: Tell us a little about yourself. A: I hail from Hyde Park on the south side. […]

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Meet the contestants #2: Karen Werner

The 2nd Annual Smartypants Adult Spelling Bee is coming up on Monday, June 23rd at Mayne Stage. Between now and then, we’ll be highlighting some of the competitors hoping to destroy the competition. Today, we meet Karen Werner.   Q: Tell us a little about yourself. A: I live in Rogers Park. Born and grew up […]

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