I was born in Elgin, 10 minutes before my twin brother, Tim. He has since made up for his tardiness in height, towering over me today by about 1 and 1/2 feet. He and I are tied for the youngest in the family—though I like to consider myself a middle child—and have two older brothers. I grew up on one of the last standing farms in what is now the well-developed area of Prairie View. For those who do not know the town, it is a northwest suburb of Chicago sandwiched in the middle of Long Grove, Buffalo Grove and Lincolnshire. I moved to Minnesota to attend Winona State University, which is situated right on the Mississippi River. During my time there, I left for six months to study abroad in Granada, Spain, where I traveled throughout the provinces and even ran with the bulls in Pamplona. I returned to Illinois in June 2007 after graduating with a B.A. in Mass Communications: Journalism and Spanish. I wrote for The Daily Chronicle in DeKalb until June 2010. There, I covered education for about two years, crime for nearly one and during my home stretch, delved into issues centered on the governments of DeKalb County and the City of Sycamore.
A three-year break hasn't stopped Lincoln Park's Wacky Run. The circus-themed event is full-steam ahead this weekend, stepping off Sunday from the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
Planning your weekend? See what the North Side weather has in store for you.
DePaul University will be welcoming a new provost of school this summer. He most recently worked at Notre Dame and holds several degrees in psychology and counseling.
Officials from DePaul University issued an alert this week regarding an on-campus attack of a victim who was walking home late at night.
A new restaurant will be opening soon in Lincoln Park. Its owners, who hail from Oregon, said diners should expect fresh, homemade pizza and delicious salads.
Lake View restaurants, bakeries and bars are facing off against other Chicago venues to earn the honor of "best" in several categories including bar menus, brunch, pizza, and more. Voting will earn participants a chance at a "dream d
If you didn't look closely, you likely missed a Lincoln Park chemistry student's recent moment in the spotlight. He was among those handling trophies at this past week's Academy Awards show. Watch the attached video to see what earned him
Plum Market, a soon-to-open Old Town grocery store recently announced a partnership with Chef Takashi Yagihashi, a Bravo Top Chef competitor who won the show's “Fan Favorite” award. He's also a Bucktown restaurateur.
Plum Market, a soon-to-open Old Town grocery store recently announced a partnership with Chef Takashi Yagihashi, a Bravo Top Chef competitor who won the show's “Fan Favorite” award. He's also a Bucktown restaurateur.
Local officials say federal budget cuts will take a toll on the North Side unless Congress intervenes. Here's a glimpse of their potential impact on those in Lake View, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Bucktown-Wicker Park and North Center-Roscoe Vill
Patch combed through inspection reports of local restaurants, grocery stores and other food establishments. Some businesses that had previously failed eventually passed, while others had no problems passing the first time.
Lincoln Park restaurants, bakeries and bars are facing off against other Chicago venues to earn the honor of "best" in several categories including bar menus, brunch, pizza, and more. Voting will earn participants a chance at a "drea
Several Bucktown and Wicker Park restaurants are facing off against other Chicago venues to earn the honor of "best" in several categories including bar menus, brunch, pizza, and more.
In an ongoing effort to battle gun violence issues in Chicago, police held a news conference on Monday to share their progress so far.
Participants of a Lane Tech College Prep robotics team showed off their latest invention last week.
In an ongoing effort to battle gun violence issues in Chicago, police held a news conference on Monday to share their progress so far.
This week, PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in Lincoln Park brings you not one, but TWO, adoptable pets. This feline duo must be adopted together, staff says. They are the best of friends.
In an ongoing effort to battle gun violence issues in Chicago, police held a news conference on Monday to share their progress so far.
Before you know it, Wicker Park will be filled with spring flowers. Learn how to grow your own veggies, herbs, perennials, and more in a plant propagation course being offered in the neighborhood this weekend.
Lincoln Park Zoo officials said the newest addition to their Regenstein Center for African Apes was in stable condition on Monday following a recent emergency surgery.
