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!
The vintage boutique is making big strides in Chicago, this time by opening a second location in the city’s premiere shopping district.
The new restaurant joins Wrigley BBQ and Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed to compete for best new barbecue join in Lake View.
A new restaurant called City Dough is reportedly filling the former Italian restaurant’s shoes, but issues with Pompei still live on in court.
The new site slated to be the Kerry Wood Cubs Field in Clark Park was designated a brownfield after some hazardous pollution was found.
With the upcoming radio expansion by the FCC, Wired Magazine shined its spotlight on Chicago Independent Radio Project, or CHIRP, in North Center.
The new site slated to be the Kerry Wood Cubs Field in Clark Park was designated a brownfield after some hazardous pollution was found.
Leasing opportunities for the coffee shop’s space hit the market Monday, far before the expanded Starbucks is slated to open next door.
The Chicago Diner is celebrating its 30 year anniversary with 30 days of giveaways. Check out the meat-free restaurant and potentially win a new TV.
More than a dozen people were displaced Sunday night when a fire destroyed the top two stories of an apartment building near Southport Avenue.
With the residents’ 30-day lease terminations looming, one group plans another protest while the new owners plan their gut-rehab.
The proposal to bring the county's Central Warrant's Unit to the old 13th District Police station has some neighbors asking if it's what they really wanted.
The popular business corridor will be under construction for more than a month for a water main replacement project.
A bank robbery and dangerous scuffle at a local bar join this week's worth of police incidents. Did anything happen near your house? Check the crime map.
The two-year project at St. Joseph Hospital will transform the vacant lot on Sheridan Road into an enormous new facility.
Police caught two suspects, but say the man who fled the scene is still on the loose.
Anita Alvarez says identity theft is on the rise, so she's pulled together tips on how to stay on top of identity theft.
The North Side is getting another unique street-side hangout, a part of the city’s plan to transform areas in to more pedestrian-friendly spaces.
A recent $1.5 million deal could mean big changes for a mixed-use building at a major intersection.
Hamsa is bringing a unique and ancient form of medicine and yoga to Northcenter, and it’s unlike anything in the city.
Lake View is getting another unique street-side hangout, a part of the city’s plan to transform areas in to more pedestrian-friendly spaces.