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!
Have you seen any of these missing pets? Help these little guys get back to their homes using Patch's lost pet roundup of the last week.
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.
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.
The development team is moving forward with two community meetings to discuss their designs for Lathrop Homes, but community officials say they’re not what neighbors want.
Mark your calendars for the Bucktown and Wicker Park paper shredding and electronics recycling event on Nov. 10.
The $500,000 park and garden has been in the works since 2006, and is now nearing completion.
The alderman is working on a deal that would place billboards on top of surrounding buildings rather than inside the stadium.
A interactive crime map shows Chicago’s largest gang has territory in Lake View. Do you live within their turf boundaries?
The $500,000 Lake View park and garden has been in the works since 2006, and is now nearing completion.
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Residents with Hawthorne Neighbors sold off their treasures to benefit the new School Street Playlot opening in Lake View.
Organizers say putting on the annual event isn’t cheap, and residents don’t realize the tens of thousands of dollars behind the incredibly popular occasion.
Officials are working to make Lincoln Avenue the most pedestrian and biker friendly street in the area to compensate for an important bus line being cut.
Everyone’s talking about the new restaurant on Wellington that tingles the taste buds without breaking the bank.
The global car-sharing company, Zipcar is helping Lake View residents get to the ballot box this election day, offering rate breaks on car rentals during polling hours.
Take a look inside this millionaire's home near the corner of North Broadway and Wellington.
The country star will perform at Wrigley Field in 2013, and select neighbors get the chance to snag pre-sale tickets
The country star will perform at Wrigley Field in 2013, and select Lake View neighbors get the chance to snag pre-sale tickets
See what local hot-spots Lake View residents say are the best in town. From Pie Hole Pizza to La Gondola, here are a few local favorites.
Chicago is asking locals to choose where to place the new bike sharing kiosks using an interactive map, and local residents have chosen 18 already.
