June 14, 2025
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Face Time with Karen Witek

Geneva resident Karen Witek, 54, was in Geneva when she answered questions for the Kane County Chronicle's Brenda Schory.

Schory: Where did you grow up?

Witek: Downers Grove

Schory: Pets?

Witek: A labradoodle named Toby and a retriever-spaniel-Jack Russell mix named Ginger

Schory: Who would play you in the movie of your life?

Witek: Lea Thompson

Schory: First job?

Witek: At Dairy Queen

Schory: A movie you’d recommend?

Witek: “Bad Moms”

Schory: Favorite charity?

Witek: Cal's Angels, CureSearch and Ronald McDonald House Charities

Schory: Do you speak another language?

Witek: German

Schory: Do you play an instrument?

Witek: The flute, and I sing.

Schory: Favorite local restaurant?

Witek: Doughocracy in Geneva

Schory: What is an interesting factoid about yourself?

Witek: I’ve ridden my bike across Iowa eight times, and I rode from Melbourne to Sydney in Australia.