I grew up in West De Pere, Wisconsin, a suburb just outside of Green Bay. While attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for journalism, I dived into various media outlets through internships at print newspapers, Milwaukee Public Radio and WISN-TV. I later freelanced for Patch in Milwaukee while working part time at the TV station post-internship. After graduating, I landed a full-time job with Patch as an editor outside of Milwaukee, and when the company announced new opportunities in Chicago, I jumped on the chance to live in Lake View. It finally feels good to call my favorite community in the world home!
One area restaurant made the cut after a mac n’ cheese expert (yes, there is such a thing) compiled a list of her favorite and most interesting dishes in Chicago.
Lincoln Park now has four food truck stalls. Check the map to see the entire city's grid of approved stations and the newly approved ones.
Lake View is now home to two more food truck stalls. Check the map to see the entire city's grid of approved stations and the newly proposed ones.
The Foo Fighters lead joined his band mates from Nirvana for a slice at Piece Tuesday night, stepping out for a photo in front of the Wicker Park restaurant.
Three area restaurants made the cut after a mac n’ cheese expert (yes, there is such a thing) compiled a list of her favorite and most interesting dishes in Chicago.
The new retailer is showcasing their designs in one of Lake View’s smallest storefronts, their first one after selling online for three years.
The city proposed nine more stations for food trucks to park, and Lake View is home to two of them. Check the map to see the entire city's grid of approved stations and the newly proposed ones.
The popular spot in Roscoe Village has almost 500 reviews on Yelp, but that didn't mean much to the inspector. See the violations for that restaurant and more here on Patch.
The Neighborhood Protection Ordinance between the Chicago Cubs and neighborhood residents was changed Tuesday to make way for big changes in Wrigleyville.
From little sidewalk cafes to big outdoor patios, Patch compiled a list of almost everywhere in Lake View people can eat or drink outdoors. Making lunch or dinner plans on a sunny day? Check the map.
In the wake of Illinois' marriage equality vote upset, hundreds are flocking to sign a petition that would ban politicians from the parade. The creator says if the politicians desire the support of the LGBT community, "they need to show support."
A marijuana grower and two assaults join this week's roundup. Check the map; did anything happen near your house?
Are you an Xfinity customer? Then you now have three more places outside your home to access the internet. However, the mix of hotspots is oddly random.
A new location for the organization serving at-risk youth has been chosen, and its still in Lake View. Neighbors in the past have been vocal the sordid past of the organization’s patrons.
The blighted car wash lot has been purchased and is currently undergoing a demolition. The new owner, however, has big plans for the prominent space on Western.
The fast-casual pizza chain is opening its first location in Illinois and hopes to compete with other fast chains like Chipotle.
The LGBT-friendly affordable housing development for seniors is the first of its kind in the region. Residents and local officials were on hand to sound off on the project Monday morning.
Two area restaurants made the cut after a mac n’ cheese expert (yes, there is such a thing) compiled a list of her favorite and most interesting dishes in Chicago.
Music powerhouses like Wilson Phillips and Lynda Carter have already been announced for the Boystown street festival, but now organizers have listed the full lineup, revealing other big name performing acts.
