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.
Although police didn't confirm Wednesday morning that they were looking for the same suspect in two separate robberies—one in Lincoln Park the other, River North—they released an identical description of him for both cases.
A national bipartisan coalition recently released the results of a comprehensive study on mass shootings across the U.S. Among the analyzed incidents were two in Chicago.
A national bipartisan coalition recently released the results of a comprehensive study on mass shootings across the U.S. Among the analyzed incidents were two in Chicago.
Chicago Police warned local business owners earlier this week about an armed robber who has been targeting restaurants and stores in the area. Tuesday, they released images of him, caught in the act.
A national bipartisan coalition recently released the results of a comprehensive study on mass shootings across the U.S. Among the analyzed incidents were two in Chicago.
Tax season is not ephemeral for North Side resident and licensed certified public accountant, Josh Smith. It's continuous. The young entrepreneur specializes in coaching clients—businesses and individuals—via his recently opened accounting firm.
These are the 10 items you should have on hand as the weather turns cold and the snow begins to fall.
Chicago Police warned local business owners earlier this week about an armed robber who has been targeting restaurants and stores in the area. Tuesday, they released images of him, caught in the act.
Suburban investigators said late Monday that they arrested a man who may be to blame for several hair salon burglaries in and around Chicago. Hours after a Wicker Park robbery earlier that day, city cops didn't deny that incidents could be connecte
This white domestic short-haired cat, Snowball, is a perfect adoption choice for the season—or any season, for that matter. She's looking for a quite home where she can steal all your attention. Watch our accompanying video to virtually meet her.
An annual luncheon kicking off at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at DePaul University will include appearances by three local aldermen and a discussion about the state of the ward.
Suburban investigators said late Monday night that they arrested a man who may be to blame for several hair salon burglaries in and around Chicago. Hours after a Wicker Park robbery earlier that day, city cops didn't deny that incidents could be co
All Cook County pet owners are eligible for a rebate program for having their pet spayed or neutered during National Spay and Neuter Month.
All Cook County pet owners are eligible for a rebate program for having their pet spayed or neutered during National Spay and Neuter Month.
Chicago Police reportedly issued an alert this week telling locals to be on the lookout for a robber who has struck seven businesses on the North Side—four in Lincoln Park, one in Roscoe Village, one in the Gold Coast and one in Lake View.
Chicago Police reportedly issued an alert this week telling locals to be on the lookout for a robber who has struck seven businesses on the North Side, primarily in Lincoln Park.
Suburban investigators said late Monday that they arrested a man who may be to blame for several hair salon burglaries in and around Chicago. Hours after a Wicker Park robbery earlier that day, city cops didn't deny that incidents could be connecte
Suburban investigators said late Monday that they arrested a man who may be to blame for several hair salon burglaries in and around Chicago. Hours after a Wicker Park robbery earlier that day, city cops didn't deny that incidents could be connecte
The cast of NBC's hit sitcom, Chicago Fire, took over the streets of Bucktown, yet again, Monday, leading to several streets being blocked off in the neighborhood. Check out our photo gallery for a glimpse of the action.
Police say a hair salon in Wicker Park was robbed on Monday morning. It's one of several that have occurred in and around Chicago in recent weeks.
