January 15, 2025
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Face time with Ian Swanson

Aurora resident Ian Swanson, 29, was working at Geneva Ace Hardware in Geneva when he answered nine questions for the Kane County Chronicle's Brenda Schory.


Where did you grow up? Aurora.

Who would play you in the movie of your life? Morgan Freeman.

First job?
I was a baker in a bagel shop in Aurora; it was across the street from my house. I was 14.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I don't know what I want to be when I grow up, and I'm still trying to get there.

A book you'd recommend? Any of the Alex Cross novels by James Patterson.

Hobbies?
I play sports.

Do you play an instrument? Trombone and bass guitar.

Favorite local restaurant?
Wok 'N Fire in St. Charles.

What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I was on the Bozo Show when I was  7 or 8. I did Bozo Buckets and relay races, and I was on the Bozo team, so I won. I was a celebrity in elementary school that day.