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@rozvaronABC7

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Traffic Anchor, Travel Blogger, animal lover (especially dogs) and mom of a millennial!

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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
5 years
This is a great day! 13 years after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, latest scans show I’m still cancer free! And Glenn has been with me at EVERY oncologist appointment. 13, definitely a lucky number for me!! #TrulyBlessed #GratefulEveryDay #LovingLife 💕💕💕💪💪💪
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
4 years
Celebrating the life of Jerry Taft who passed away last night. One of my fav pics as @KrasheskyABC7 @KathyBrockABC7 and I tried to recreate a promo picture from the early ‘90s! Missing you, my friend. 💔
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
5 years
A little bit of discomfort for a whole lotta piece of mind! Mammogram is good! Still cancer-free 13+ years 💗💗💗💗 #SoVeryGrateful #KnowledgeIsPower #FeelingBlessed #BreastCancerAwarnessMonth #TakeCareOfYou
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
6 years
Feeling blessed. 12 years ago this month I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Just got results from my latest scans - no signs of cancer. #SoGrateful #FilledWithJoy #SoLucky #LifeIsGood ❤️
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Roz Varon
4 years
All smiles after my oncologist visit! Scans are clean - going on 14 years, stage 4 breast cancer survivor! #FeelingBlessed #SoGrateful #LifeIsGood ❤️❤️❤️
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
3 months
In case you missed it, a very special announcement on our morning newscast!
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Roz Varon
3 years
So grateful🙏. Mammogram came back clean! Many thanks to Jackie at @RushOakPark - the best mammogram technician I’ve ever had! Love your positive, compassionate attitude❤️ #16YearsCancerFree 💕
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Roz Varon
5 years
It takes a lot of courage to do this! @TracyButlerABC7 I am so proud of you! Watch this important announcement from my #SurvivorSister ❤️More resources on @ABC7Chicago #EarlyDetection #SurvivingAndThriving #LoveMyTVFamily 💕💕💕 @TBrownABC7 @BabichABC7
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
5 years
Tough day. We had to say goodbye to our sweet Lucy this morning. Her sinus condition became so severe we could no longer treat it. Best and most affectionate cat I’ve ever had. 17+ years of unconditional love. Rest well my precious girl. I miss you so💔
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
5 years
Breaking - police procession arriving at the Medical Examiners office, 2121 W. Harrison
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Roz Varon
4 years
Good Monday Morning! Thankful for so many things on my birthday - family, friends and 30+ years helping get you to work on time from @ABC7Chicago ❤️
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Roz Varon
5 years
DOUBLE blessing today! Two docs with great news. Latest scans show still cancer-free AND all-clear after cataract surgery! Back to work on Monday - in full makeup!!! 😁 #SoThankful 🙏 #SoHappy ❤️
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
1 month
Magic number down to 4! It’s starting to sink in - only 4 more days with my morning show family…but, only 4 more days of waking up at 1:30 am!! #Bittersweet #MixedEmotions #Retirement ❤️❤️❤️
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
6 years
Today we say goodbye to my loving father, Jack Varon. He will be having a military funeral with a 21-gun salute. We love you so much JV,; you will be missed beyond words. 💔💔💔
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Roz Varon
5 years
In my 30+ years of covering traffic/transportation, I have NEVER seen anything like this! Feeling very good about people today!❤️❤️❤️
@StaceyBacaABC7
Stacey Baca
5 years
TRUE HEROES, AMAZING RESCUE: I am so moved after watching these Good Samaritans rescue a driver whose truck overturned on I-88 in Oak Brook. I salute every one of them. Their spirit, their willingness to help. The driver was able to walk after he got out of the cab. @ABC7Chicago
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
1 year
April 3rd may seem like a random date to you, but it has special significance for me! It’s the 34th anniversary of our morning newscast AND my 34th anniversary at @ABC7Chicago ! I couldn’t be more humbled and proud to be a part of this legacy station for so many years. ❤️😌
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Roz Varon
5 years
I still can’t believe it’s been 30 years! I am truly blessed to work with the best in this ever-changing business, at the best shop in town. ❤️❤️❤️
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This just in: @ABC7Chicago marks 30 years as morning news standard — with @RozVaronABC7 there all along:
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Roz Varon
4 years
#Priceless ! So grateful to have these memories (and videos) of Jerry Taft❤️
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
6 years
It was 12 years ago this month I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. My test results today still show no signs of cancer. I am truly blessed. ❤️❤️❤️
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
3 years
I have my house back!!! My kitchen is no longer a studio and my dining room is no longer an office! See you from the @ABC7Chicago STATE ST. STUDIO tomorrow morning! 😎
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
6 years
Best part of my morning dog walk! #DontLetMeInterruptBreakfast #LovingNature 💕
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
5 years
Happy 24th Birthday (one day early) to my sweet, sweet Sara! This #ThrowbackThursday fills my heart❤️❤️❤️ Love you to the moon and back💗💗💗
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Roz Varon
7 years
Great news-After 3 months off Herceptin (after 11 years on) scans are clean, still cancer-free! Re-check in 6 mos. #IncrediblyBlessed
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
3 months
Only #HealthyCompetition here! Thank you @SarahJindra for this beautiful bouquet! #ClassAct ❤️❤️❤️
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
4 years
There’s a big smile under that mask! Annual mammogram is all good! 🙏🙏🙏 #FeelingBlessed #HappyDay #AlmostFifteenYears ❤️❤️❤️
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
10 years
Just got the good news- MRI is clean! No signs of cancer! Cue Pharrell Williams!!!! http://t.co/FiG7dpLP00
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
6 years
So, so happy for @KathyBrockABC7 on her upcoming retirement. We started out together on the AM news, and share many fun memories. A couple years ago I had the opportunity to recreate that promo pic from 1992! Love you Kathy💕
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
6 years
My how things change!! 29 years ago today I started at Channel 7 Eyewitness News! This pic was a makeup/hair test #OMG #Crazy80sHair
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
3 years
And we’re back! Good to be back on the traffic beat after successful cataract surgery, on a #TGIF no less! ❤️
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Roz Varon
5 years
This is why I wasn’t at work Friday (and won’t be for several days) - recovery from cataract surgery! The most difficult part - not being able to wear makeup for ONE WEEK! #SEEYouSoon #EYEFeelFine #ICanSeeClearlyNow Thanks to @pathieuabc7 for #KeepingAnEye on traffic😂👍👍
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Roz Varon
5 years
After covering @HamExhibition for the past 48 hours on @ABC7Chicago , my day is now complete! Thank you @Lin_Manuel for graciously taking this selfie!
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
6 years
I got mine - did you get yours? My first 3-D Mammogram, and it’s a clean bill of health 💕 #SoGrateful #VeryRelieved #SurvivorStrong #TwelveYearsPlus #FightingCancer #Blessed 💕
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
8 years
#ChicagoInFourWords - Under construction twentyfour seven!
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Roz Varon
4 years
Guess who’s 3 today?! #HappyBirthday Lola💕💕💕🎉🎉🎉
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Roz Varon
4 years
Breaking: NB LSD at the Oak St. curve, pickup truck slides off the drive into the lake. 2 people are able to get out and are being treated on the side of the road. Details on @ABC7Chicago
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Roz Varon
6 years
What a #SuperSurprise ! The very gracious @Ginger_Zee stopped by our @ABC7Chicago studio this morning after a very successful book signing last night for #Helicity @TBrownABC7 @BabichABC7 @TracyButlerABC7 and I are delighted to see you!
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
4 years
We didn’t plan on celebrating her birthday in a hotel room in Columbus Ohio, but in the #AgeOfCovid you do what you gotta do! HBD Sara Janz❤️❤️❤️ I love you more than the world!
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Roz Varon
3 years
Welcome to Monday! Hope everyone had a marvelous Mother’s Day! I just ❤️❤️❤️ this pic!
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Roz Varon
4 years
Taking time out from the windy traffic issues to send Thanksgiving Greetings! From our AM family to yours, @TracyButlerABC7 @TBrownABC7 @SamChatmanABC7 @BabichABC7 and I wish you a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!❤️
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
4 years
With the frightening events happening on the streets of Chicago, I desperately needed to see my Mom, who raised me to see all people as equal, to treat others as I would like to be treated, and to realize kindness and respect are guidelines to live by. Mom, I love you so much❤️
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
4 years
My traffic office for a while - home! Fortunate enough that we have the technology to make this happen so we can keep you informed. Traffic is obviously light, a little foggy for your drive. #BeSafe #BeWell #InThisTogether @ABC7Chicago
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Roz Varon
5 years
First (and probably only) #TrickOrTreater to come by my house gets THE WHOLE BOWL!! #TooMuchSnow = #TooMuchLeftoverCandy 🎃⛄️❄️👻 #DecemberHalloween #GotDressedUpAnyway 😂
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
6 years
It’s #FridayFlyover time! I’ll be kicking things off with Lake Zurich HS, Home of the Bears! I’ll even be wearing your school colors!💙 See you in the (early) AM! @ABC7Chicago
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Roz Varon
3 years
It will always be the #SearsTower to me! TGIF everyone! #LoveOurCity ❤️
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Roz Varon
5 years
Rough day. It’s the 1 yr anniversary of my Dad’s passing. Lit the Yahrzeit candle last night at his favorite seat at my dining room table. Missing you with all my heart JV. זיכרונו הוא ברכה ❤️
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Roz Varon
5 years
Between babies and vacations, it’s been 78 days since we’ve been together! ❤️ my morning colleagues! #BackTogetherAgain @ABC7Chicago
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Roz Varon
6 years
Just Bzzzzzzzzzin’ around the house waiting for the #TrickOrTreaters 🎃🎃🎃 #HappyHalloween #TheWasp #SuperHero
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Roz Varon
5 years
Doggone it! It’s back to work tomorrow morning-see you (very) early tomorrow morning on @ABC7Chicago ! Ready for a #howling good time in the new year😊
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Roz Varon
5 years
Ginger - you should see @adamlambert perform with #Queen - #AMAZING !!!
@Ginger_Zee
Ginger Zee
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I am in love with @adamlambert ‘s voice. ❤️ happy Friday of pride 🌈 @JanaiNorman @arobach @SamChampion
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Roz Varon
9 years
Had to purchase in-flight wifi to find out HAWKS WON! Now I can sleep on the plane! #BecauseItsTheCup
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Roz Varon
5 years
Let’s hope the @Cubs are as hot as the weather! #FlippinToasty 💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙
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Roz Varon
5 years
Look who’s here!!! Welcome back @BabichABC7 Love those super-sweet pics of precious JoJo💕
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Roz Varon
5 years
It’s all about the hair! @TheSpaceBunny11 has a great sense of humor! Thanks for putting this vid together as we approach the 30th Anniversary of the @ABC7Chicago Morning Show - and my 30th Anniversary as well on April 3rd!🎉🎉🎉 Lots of fun surprises next week!
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Roz Varon
4 years
Came downstairs to my “kitchen studio” and saw this! Thank you to my thoughtful husband for the lovely bouquet celebrating our 15th anniversary!😘❤️❤️❤️
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
6 years
When I get more responses from a typo than an actual tweet!!!🙄 It really was a mistake people!😂
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Roz Varon
4 years
I ❤️ my job! Working on a special segment with @TheRealBuddyGuy - got some 🎸advice AND a signature on my guitar!! #BluesRule #LivingLegend Watch for the upcoming story on @ABC7Chicago 😎
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Roz Varon
3 years
From our 2 and 4-legged family to yours, Merry Christmas Eve! #MayAllYourDreamsComeTrue ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
5 years
Well this is a first! In my adult life, only drinking #WATER at the @Cubs game!!! #TooDangHot 🔥🔥🔥❤️💙👍💙
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
6 years
I am honored and blessed to work with such talented, strong, compassionate and amazing women. Congrats to @KathyBrockABC7 on your retirement! Congrats to @BurtonABC7 for your promotion to the 10 pm and congrats to @JudyHsuABC7 for your promotion to the 6 pm. I love you all!❤️
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Roz Varon
5 years
Who’s ready for #FridayFlyover on @ABC7Chicago So pumped to kick it off tomorrow AM at @LockportHS205 😁 Follow me on Instagram @rozvaronabc7 for the #SuoerSecret phrase to win a prize! See you bright and early!!😎
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Roz Varon
4 years
What to do when it’s your daughter’s 25th birthday and she’s on a free-lance job in Ohio? #RoadTrip #ColumbusHereWeCome #ThankfullyNotAQuarentineState ❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
6 years
It was an emotional farewell for my dad, Jack Varon at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. A 21-gun salute, the playing of Taps and a presentation of the American Flag to my mom. A most fitting tribute to a life...
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
4 years
Happy Holiday!! It’s # #GreatChicagoLightFight winner reveal time!! Join us on @ABC7Chicago for fun and surprises!!
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Roz Varon
3 years
I don’t take a day off of work for just anyone! Happy 26th Birthday Sara! You’ll always be my baby!❤️❤️❤️
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
5 years
So honored to receive two @headlineclub #PeterLisagorAwards -congrats to @JesseKirschABC7 on his first!
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
4 years
Looking forward to a safe birthday celebration with my Mom today! 86 years young and going strong!❤️❤️❤️
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
6 years
Today’s RoZism - Feeling so blessed🙏 Scans are clear, still cancer free💕 In fact, I’m now participating in the...
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
6 years
So grateful ❤️
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6 years
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Roz Varon
5 years
SO happy to be back at work after a short bout with food-poisoning! #NotFun #ThankfulItWasQuick
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Roz Varon
7 years
It's a dog-gone good day! ❤ my pups!
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Roz Varon
3 years
Random thought...what are the chances I’d have a dress that compliments my orchid so well!😂 Happy #FridayFriYay !
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
2 years
SO happy to be back! Roads in good shape, crash OB Kennedy at Augusta just cleared, and overnight roadwork delays on NB I-55 at Rt 126 and SB Ford at 130th. 🚧
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
4 years
Our visit wasn’t typical by any means, but the important thing was, we got to visit! Love you SO much, Mom! You look GREAT, happy and healthy❤️❤️❤️ #TheThingsWeDo #InThisTogether #StaySafeBeWell 💕😷👍
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Roz Varon
2 years
We’re all wearing orange for a good reason! #GoOrangeDay is part of National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, keeping both construction workers AND drivers safe during the busy construction season. ALWAYS give road and emergency crews the right of way! #ScottsLaw 🧡🚧🧡🚧
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Roz Varon
4 years
Good Thursday Morning! I don’t normally work on Pesach, but there’s nothing normal about this Passover! Chag Sameach, and an early Blessed Easter. #StaySafe
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1 year
Yes, this truly was a “Bucket List” experience for me! To be a part of @ABC7Chicago “Countdown Chicago,” and working with SO many talented artists, in front of and behind the camera was magical! Thank you @TBrownABC7 for helping make my dreams come true❤️ Happy New Year!!!🎉🎉🎉
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Roz Varon
4 years
So honored to be featured in this month’s issue of @cancerwellmag along with my #SurvivorSister @TracyButlerABC7 @CandidCandace @whitneyreynolds @Zoraidasambolin and #LeeAnnTrotter These inspirational stories are a perfect start to #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth .💕💕💕
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
4 years
Congratulations to Syrena Feustel, a Bolingbrook High School senior who won the 2020 @ILTollway Map Cover Art Contest, honoring the integrity, service and pride of the @ILStatePolice who patrol the Tollways. Nicely done Syrena! #MakingIllinoisProud 👍 @ABC7Chicago
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Roz Varon
6 years
Congrats to my friend and colleague @TBrownABC7 ! So happy for you, for this well-deserved honor! 💕
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@rozvaronABC7
Roz Varon
3 years
The new I-490 western access corridor to O’Hare will be a game changer when it’s done. Check out my story on the newest @ILTollway under construction. @ABC7Chicago
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Roz Varon
6 years
Congratulations my sweet Sara. Success is yours for the taking!💕💕💕
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Roz Varon
5 years
@WaddleandSilvy It was so bad, I wore black to work on Monday!😞
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Roz Varon
10 years
HAPPY!!!!! #HawksKick *ss!!!!!!
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Roz Varon
3 years
So honored to #DropThePuck at the @Chicago_Wolves game tonight for Breast Cancer benefitting @ASilverLiningIL - Dr. Sandy is #amazing and it’s alway great to see the incredibly talented @WayneMessmer - #GoWolves !!!
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Roz Varon
5 years
Can I take a break from #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to post a hilarious dog pic??!! 😂😂❤️❤️
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Roz Varon
4 years
Bridges going up
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Roz Varon
4 years
I know it’s a busy new, weather and traffic day, but it’s also #NationalDogDay ! Actually, EVERY day is National Dog Day at my house!! ❤️🐾❤️🐾
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Roz Varon
5 years
That’s why they call them #Minutemen ! Watch @IDOT_Illinois quickly upright this overturned car, IB Ryan Express before Pershing!
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Roz Varon
2 years
Thank you @chi_natas from the bottom of my heart for this incredible honor! I am filled with gratitude. So honored to be included with the amazing and impressive class of 2022 Silver Circle honorees ❤️
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Roz Varon
5 years
Sara’s my date tonight at a wonderful event! So honored to be receiving an award of recognition from #ROW - Recovery on Water. These breast cancer survivors row on the Chicago River to stay strong, healthy and supportive in this survivor sisterhood. 💗💗💗
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Roz Varon
8 years
Happy 12th Birthday Gracie! Not bad for a senior pup!!
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Roz Varon
4 years
On our way to the @chi_natas Emmy Awards! #HonorToBeNominated 💕
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Roz Varon
4 years
This is what happens when you wake up before the sun! #WisconsinSunrise #MondayMotivation #NaturesBeauty ❤️
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