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!
Concerned residents detail how they want to handle the Nov. 13 court date. Also, see what building volitions are bringing the hotel’s owner downtown.
Between a woman who instantly fell in love with a responding officer to a zombie nurse who had the hots for a detective wizard, these are the best missed connections in town this week.
She’s sung on "American Idol," "The Voice" and dozens of Chicago stages. Now Aly Jados needs help creating an album before the ‘end of the world.’
Although some Lincoln Square residents attended trick-or-treating events over the weekend, Chicago Police want those hitting the streets to remember some key safety tips.
Although some Lake View residents attended trick-or-treating events over the weekend, Chicago Police want those hitting the streets to remember some key safety tips.
Cook County wants to add even more taxes to big-ticket items purchased outside of the county, and local business owners are anything but pleased.
The Halloween party off North Halsted is a family event before the Boystown blowout parade on Wednesday.
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.
The park is slated to be the largest in Lake View, with residents continuing to fundraise for its construction date.
The retailer’s newest Neighborhood Market grocery store on North Broadway is now hiring, but are they the jobs neighbors want?
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.
Kids and families headed to East Lake View for the annual trick or treat event by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce.
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.
Lincoln Square has the 15th highest early voter turnout so far. Can you guess which neighborhood has the most people going to the polls early?
Costumes, kids and candy! Do you recognize any of your neighbors trick or treating?
The 15-story apartment and retail building is just steps from Boystown and Wrigley field. After a bumpy past with neighbors, construction will finally begin.
Spiteful Brewing could be one of Chicago’s smallest brewers, and they’re ready to take on the local craft beer scene and stay local.
In Patch's first edition of 'Wow' Apartment, we take you inside an East Lake View penthouse with all the bells and whistles.
North Center has the 20th highest early voter turnout so far. Can you guess which neighborhood has the most people going to the polls early?
Bucktown and Wicker Park is in 29th place in the race for early voter turnout so far. Can you guess which neighborhood has the most people going to the polls early?