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!
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.
Chicago is asking locals to choose where to place the new bike sharing kiosks using an interactive map, and Wicker Park has the most demanded location in the city.
Chicago police just released the latest police reports, and this is what was found. Check out our map. Did one happen near your house?
The 25-year-old male solicitor and the 59-year-old patron were arrested and charged for prostitution on West Belmont Avenue.
Police are still looking for a man who robbed a TCF Bank inside a Jewel Osco, and then attempted to rob a Citibank. See what else is on this week’s Lake View blotter.
Lake View 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.
Forbes ranked the coolest neighborhoods in the U.S. for hipsters, and Wicker Park made the list. Can you guess where it ranked?
Chicago is asking locals to choose where to place new bike sharing kiosks using an interactive map, and Lincoln Park residents have suggested almost 30 spots already.
This five bedroom home with a view of the Chicago skyline is selling for a cool $2.5 million. Have any extra cash?
The pouring rain didn't stop local residents from stopping at nine different restaurants on the tour to taste North Center.
North Center’s newest liquor store carries more than 100 styles of craft beer and promises to keep that mom-and-pop feel.
Lake View will soon be home to an innovative senior community, but officials explain the complications behind planning for the first generation of older gays and lesbians.
The Chicago Bears hosted a fundraiser in Lake View’s Wrigley neighborhood that helped raise money for a murdered fan.
Chicago is asking locals to choose where to place the new bike sharing kiosks using an interactive map, and Lake View residents have chosen more than 25 already.
After working with Advocate Hospital for months, residents are still unsatisfied and downright angry about the progress just days before a neighborhood vote.
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.
From the live entertainment to the new parade route, organizers are ready to show why the Boystown parade is considered to be one of the best in Chicago.
After approval in 2007, the eight-story tower was put on hold due to the failing economy – until now.
The more than $13 million rehabilitation will turn the Chicago hotel with a sordid past into modern homes for people with mental illnesses at risk of being homeless.
The Citizen Watchdogs of Education program teaches residents how to take information about their school to create change and improve education. The North Side class is free on Thursday.
