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!
Mayor Emanuel, Ald. Tunney and the Chicago Cubs finally approve the $500 million renovation and changes to Lake View, and they detail ever aspect of the new plan.
An aggravated battery on the CTA and criminal sexual assault join the list. Did anything happen near your house? Check the map.
Restaurant inspections are brand new, this time with a top-10 restaurant in Northcenter under the microscope.
An entire room erupts in a fight at Bacci Pizzeria on Clark Street, and police are investigating what actually happened.
The program has ward officials already selecting the locations for bike sharing kiosks after meetings with CDOT.
The 19-year-old shoved a 68-year-old woman down the stairs at the Fullerton CTA station after stealing a phone, causing injuries that led to her death.
The Chicago Mayor’s new ordinance will increase jail time and fines for people who are caught drinking, gambling and peeing in public.
The long-vacant building could get a makeover starting this summer, according to the alderman’s office. The Italian restaurant closed in 2006.
Local housing advocates met with BJB principal Jamie Purcell Friday where he apparently wouldn’t budge on many issues regarding the Chateau and other SROs.
The OUT Chicago Resort is introduced to the public for the first time with some residents fully behind the development, and other asking if 10 stories is too much.
The package was addressed to Tom Ricketts himself, and alludes to a supposed Cubs curse cast on the team in 1945.
BJB’s Jamie Purcell is confirmed to be the owner of the Chateau after longtime rumors. He’ll meet with aldermen and activists tomorrow to see what the next steps are.
The elementary school teacher is one of 30 teachers in the nation to be recognized and given a Teacher Innovator Award.
The owner of Halsted’s, Hydrate and Elixir are slated to open a new retro bar and arcade at the former Buck’s Saloon space.
The package was addressed to Tom Ricketts himself, and alludes to a supposed Cubs curse cast on the team in 1945.
The former Mimi Gallery on North Broadway in Lake View is being filled with a new business.
Chicago’s second oldest Indian restaurant closes in Lake View, papering up its windows and wishing customers farewell.
The local PNC bank branch is handing out free lunch vouchers, no strings attached.
Two robberies and heroin charges join this week's worth of police incidents. Did anything happen near your house? Check the crime map.
You spoke, and after thousands of reviews, 10 local restaurants made the cut as neighborhood staples in Lake View.
