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.
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 Lincoln Park.
A group of alderman 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.
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.
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.
Changes will soon be coming to Gorilla Tango Theatre in Bucktown. Read on to learn more about them and when they're expected.
Search the database to find out how much overtime City of Chicago workers received in 2012. We've also listed for you the year's top 10 overtime earners, according to the city's data. What department do you think they're in?
Life moves fast and at Chicago Patch, we know it's easy to miss something. Every week, we're compiling a list of the most-read news stories of the past seven days or so that we've reported right here on the North Side.
Life moves fast and at Chicago Patch, we know it's easy to miss something. Every week, we're compiling a list of the most-read news stories of the past seven days or so that we've reported right here on the North Side.
Life moves fast and at Chicago Patch, we know it's easy to miss something. Every week, we're compiling a list of the most-read news stories of the past seven days or so that we've reported right here on the North Side.
Here, Patch offers you a bunch of cool Bucktown and Wicker Park shots that you can use to flaunt your local pride. Have a better pic? Upload it!
A property just south of Wicker Park is on the market for $2.7 million. Check out our photo gallery for a glimpse of this eccentric option for local home buyers.
This week, make Tuesday your pizza night so you can support Burley Elementary School.
An upcoming event at the Lincoln Park branch of the Chicago Public Library and coordinated by Jumpstart for Young Children seeks to help you instill a love of books in your kids.
This week's PAWS Chicago pet is a 5-month-old pup who got a second chance at life after winding up in the hands of animal control. She's smart, playful and sweet. Interested?
A study of census data reveals Lincoln Park as among Chicago area communities that have the most professionals in creative fields.
In his 2013 State of the Union Address Tuesday, President Barack Obama touched on immigration policy, gun control and the economy, among other national issues. In terms of infrastructure, he proposed a "Fix it First" plan that may affect the N
Wondering what $2.75 million will get you on the North Side? Wonder no more. Check out our accompanying photo gallery for a peek inside this week's Wow House.
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.
Wondering what $2.75 million will get you in Lake View? Wonder no more. Check out our accompanying photo gallery for a peek inside this week's Wow House.
This five-bedroom Lincoln Park home is filled with custom vintage touches that you'll have to see to believe. Peruse our photo gallery for a look inside.
