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 insanely popular burger bar Kuma’s Corner in Avondale opens its second location on West Diversey Parkway in East Lake View Thursday. Check out photos of the new space here on Patch.
The popular Wrigleyville pizzeria is gearing up to open a Damen Avenue location just steps from the Blue Line CTA stop. The owner was a bit shy on the details, as he's planning "a little bit of an unveiling process."
It may be cold outside, but Bucktown and Wicker Park are still alive with energy. Have shots from around town? Add them to our community gallery.
Ald. Tom Tunney says he thinks the grocery giant could announce they’re coming to North Broadway in the near future, but is it too close to Walmart and Trader Joe’s?
This local house built in 2012 has almost as many bathrooms as bedrooms in the heart of the Hamlin Park neighborhood.
The popular space is 100 percent leased, but rumors are swirling that Nike is slated to fill the entire building.
The Chicago Cubs gave away hundreds of thousands of dollars in 2012, but some neighbors are asking who decides where the money goes. Now the team says they want suggestions.
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Forever Yogurt says they’re no longer looking to open on Roscoe, but another location in town.
The group headed to Ann Sather, Ald. Tom Tunney’s restaurant, in hopes of having an unscheduled meeting about housing in Lake View.
Organizers say they plan to hold Chicago’s Pride festival the weekend before the annual parade, gearing up for a potential ‘Pride Week.’
The North Side State Representative spoke at the weekly forum about things like state pensions and Medicaid.
Lake View apartment owners say, despite the accusations, they’re not spraying harmful chemicals to deter dogs from using their sidewalk as a bathroom.
Helping to improve the community by drinking beer may be one of life's clearest no-brainers.
The upscale condos in Bucktown are almost completely sold, with a few more finishing touches needed before they're move-in ready.
The new CityTarget will officially take over the space on the corner of Belmont, Ashland and Lincoln.
