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!
A representative with the company says she spoke too soon, and the Chicago Public Notice in the window of Lincoln Park Plaza is not correct. The first store is slated for another North Side location.
Owners of the new restaurant taking over what was once Wild Hare reggae talk about their timeline and what they plan to do differently on Clark Street.
Beth Murphy is interviewed about the advertising issue that could leave the Wrigley rooftop club seats useless.
Join your local politicians Monday to learn how to appeal your 2012 property tax assessments.
The new $500,000 build-out will apparently not house the city’s first Smashburger restaurant, a restaurant with other locations in the Chicago suburbs and even Saudi Arabia. However, the new location is still on the North Side.
The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Feb. 3. To celebrate, we've found seven spots around the neighborhood to watch Super Bowl XLVII.
The unique e-cigarette lounge Smoque is coming to East Lake View, bringing upwards of 30 flavors of simulated smoke to the busy business corridor.
The unique e-cigarette lounge Smoque is coming to East Lake View, bringing upwards of 30 flavors of simulated smoke to the busy business corridor.
Between a knife-wielding man walking down Belmont to a teen robbed during rush hour on a CTA platform, these are the 19th District Police Department's most recent reports.
Owners of the new restaurant taking over the former Wild Hare reggae club in Wrigleyville talk about their timeline and what they plan to do different on Clark Street.
While the hotel's new owners still hadn't been announced Tuesday, plans for the residents and the interior were divulged. The alderman is beginning work to help residents relocate, officials said.
While the hotel's new owners still hadn't been announced Tuesday, plans for the residents and the interior were divulged. The alderman is beginning work to help residents relocate, officials said.
Another round of restaurant inspections are showing a few Lake View favorites are completely missing the mark.
Andy Ambrosius received a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Community Reporting at Monday’s Annual Meeting of the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce.
After being approved initially in 2010, the Addison Park on Clark development will bring roughly 170 apartments and almost 400 parking spaces across the street from Wrigley Field.
From two muggers found and arrested at a local gas station to a gang member who was shot and then went missing, these are the 19th District Police Department's most recent reports.
After punching a security guard, the out-of-towner refused to leave, kicking an officer in the kneecap on his way out.
Drugs and multiple burglaries also join this week's worth of police incidents. Did anything happen near your house? Check the crime map.
Between Cocktail, Bucks, Circuit and The Abbey, officials give the scoop on what partiers in Boystown can expect in the coming months.
Ald. Tom Tunney said he fully supports the rooftop clubs offering up all the advertising revenue to help fund the renovation of Wrigley Field.
