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!
From a crazed man sedated by police to a stabbing in Wrigleyville, these are the 19th District Police Department's most recent list of notable police reports.
A North Sider has been charged after reportedly ambushing a man in a bar bathroom over the weekend and stabbing him with a broken beer bottle. After he was taken into custody, the situation became even more messy, police say.
Gregg Greaves is being charged, police said, after ambushing a man with a broken beer bottle at the TBOX bar crawl. He later defecated in his own hands and threw the fecal matter around the police station, police said.
One former DePaul prof is combining her background in design and theater to open a vintage bridal store in the heart of Roscoe Village’s shopping district.
One entrepreneur is combining her background in design and theater to open a vintage bridal store in the heart of Roscoe Village’s shopping district.
Southport Avenue in Lake View was buzzing with activity Friday night for the annual Southport Holiday Stroll. Do you recognize any neighbors in the photos?
When it comes to gay promiscuity, one website says Chicago ranks rather high in the U.S. See where on the list it's been placed, based on a poll of more than 11,000 people.
Lake View’s newest restaurant won’t serve pork and won’t take profits, with all the earnings going to a local charity. But that’s not the only twist.
This a map of the most recently released crime in Lake View. Did something occur near your house?
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-5) endorses shopping local this holiday season, and two Lake View chambers are cashing in on the Unwrap Chicago deals.
The fourth annual Rink at Wrigley is open for businesses, and residents are all-smiles on the ice near Wrigley Field. See the pricing and hours of operation here on Patch.
Comedy giant Conan O'Brien talks about "How Humor Will Take Over" in his latest Vanity Fair contribution, and he says it all started in Wrigleyville.
Bust our your holiday cheer and get ready to meet your state representative this Monday.
Chicago Public Schools' CEO writes an open letter to talk about the "utilization crisis" facing the district, and what she plans to do about it.
The North Side may house one of the largest gay villages in America, but guess where Chicago falls when it comes to promiscuity.
When it comes to gay promiscuity, one website says Chicago ranks rather high in the U.S. See where on the list it's been placed, based on a poll of more than 11,000 people.
Boystown may be one of the largest gay villages in America, but guess where Chicago falls when it comes to promiscuity.
The fourth annual Rink at Wrigley is open for businesses, and residents are all-smiles on the ice near Wrigley Field. See the pricing and hours of operation here on Patch.
Police want residents to keep their eyes peeled for thieves targeting catalytic converters, a car part that’s easy to steal and worth plenty of money. Plus, one car in North Center is apparently looking particularly appealing.
The Chicago Police Department just released its latest crime reports, including battery at a Roscoe Village gas station and three break-ins. Check out the map to see where.
