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.
CityGrounds coffee bar in Lincoln Park is holding a first-ever home brewer's class this Saturday, Feb. 22. Join a trained barista to learn sophisticated brewing methods geared toward beginners, as well as how to make the most of your drip coffee.
Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) is among those who recently proposed a resolution to the city seeking answers regarding local red-light cameras. The company responsible for installing the devices is now under fire.
The massive new building, which is on the border of the nearby Lincoln Park and Lake View neighborhoods, faced challenges during construction, making the new opening date a far cry from initial reports saying it would open yet in 2012.
Do you think the state of Illinois should require students to receive the Tdap booster shot in order to remain in school? Tell us what you think.
Chicago Magazine named a local home its real estate "Sale of the Week" after it was finally purchased following a seven-year stint on the market.
Chicago Police formally charged a South Side man Thursday who they stopped in Wicker Park early Wednesday following a reported armed robbery on the Near North Side. The man is tied to several North Side armed robberies, one of which was in Lake View.
Chicago Police formally charged a South Side man Thursday who they stopped in Wicker Park early Wednesday following a reported armed robbery on the Near North Side. The man is tied to several North Side armed robberies, one of which was in Roscoe Villag
Chicago Police formally charged a South Side man Thursday who they stopped in Wicker Park early Wednesday following a reported armed robbery on the Near North Side. The man is tied to several North Side armed robberies, four of which were in Lincoln Par
Chicago Police formally charged a South Side man Thursday who they stopped in Wicker Park early Wednesday following a reported armed robbery on the Near North Side.
Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) introduced legislation that would prohibit teens 17 years old and younger from tanning in sunless tanning beds.
CNN Money reported Monday the average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. is $3.73. Gas prices are about 60 cents higher at many stations in Bucktown and Wicker Park.
A popular Roscoe Village store is holding a lady-focused event Thursday night to help area women relax and most importantly—shop. Tickets were still available Thursday morning.
Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) is among those who recently proposed a resolution to the city seeking answers regarding local red-light cameras. The company responsible for installing the devices is now under fire.
The suspect was shot at the corners of Milwaukee, Damen and North avenues early Wednesday after he reportedly robbed a Subway restaurant.
The Zagat Guide named 25 burger joints in 25 cities to its list of “America’s Best Burgers.” No. 1 in Chicago? Edzo’s Burger Shop's original location.
Those in the Chicago Police Department's 19th District, which includes Lincoln Park and Lake View, issued an alert Wednesday afternoon regarding their search for the culprits of two armed robberies that occurred via a Craigslist transaction.
For the first time ever, the Lincoln Park Zoo is hosting Polar Bear Awareness Week, during which participants will learn more each day about helping the Arctic creatures.
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.
The Panera Cares on the Lincoln Park-Lake View border, as well ast he Panera Bread near DePaul University are now offering the company's hidden menu, which is is only available to those who know about it.
CNN Money reported Monday the average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. is $3.73. Gas prices are about 50 cents higher at many stations in Lincoln Square.