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.
Thousands of dollars were stolen during 2012 in a series of what federal officials say were "violent robberies" committed by three Chicago men on the city's north and northwest sides. Among incidents was one in Lincoln Park and another in
Agriculture enthusiasts from all over Chicago showed Monday night for a Community-Supported Agriculture event hosted in Northcenter. More than 15 farmers from Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin were there to solicit support for their ventures.
Police said a Logan Square resident was attacked by a group of beer drinkers that was reportedly defacing a Red Line train last week.
Police said a Chicagoan at a Lincoln Park accident scene told two people he was a city police officer. Investigators did not find the man's name in the city's database, however.
After several delays due to licensing, Lincoln Park's Glazed & Infused is finally open. Peruse our photo gallery for a mouth-watering peek inside and be sure to look for more photos on the Lincoln Park Patch Facebook page.
Chicago police officers were scouring the area Sunday for a robber who reportedly walked into a Lincoln Park sandwich restaurant armed with a gun.
Whether you are an animal lover or a person in love, you can reserve a spot for the Lincoln Park Zoo's upcoming Valentine's Day breakfast, which offers the inside scoop on the risqué side of animal courtship. Registration closes on Feb. 6.
This week's Wow House was built in 2008. It features an extra wide floor plan and sits on an oversized lot. There's a wine cellar, two kitchens, steam showers, mahogany floors and more. See our photo gallery for a look inside.
Were you looking for a refund in January? Not this year: The IRS has announced a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season. Here's the date when you can file, and a list of local tax preparation offices in Napa.
A newly built house on Montrose Street, very near the Southport Corridor, is on the market for $2.4 million. Realtors say it has every detail a homeowner could want. Peruse our attached photo gallery for a look inside.
If you're looking for a North Side home with a 30-foot, in-ground salt water pool, hot tub, waterfall, theater, outdoor fireplace, and more, you've come to the right place. Take a look at our photo gallery for a glimpse inside this beauty.
If you're looking for a North Side home with a 30-foot, in-ground salt water pool, hot tub, waterfall, theater, outdoor fireplace, and more, you've come to the right place. Take a look at our photo gallery for a glimpse inside this beauty.
After several delays due to licensing, Lincoln Park's Glazed & Infused is finally open. Peruse our photo gallery for a mouth-watering peek inside and be sure to look for more photos on the Lincoln Park Patch Facebook page.
Whether you are an animal lover or a person in love, you can reserve a spot for the Lincoln Park Zoo's upcoming Valentine's Day breakfast, which offers the inside scoop on the risqué side of animal courtship. Registration closes on Feb. 6.
Whether you are an animal lover or a person in love, you can reserve a spot for the Lincoln Park Zoo's upcoming Valentine's Day breakfast, which offers the inside scoop on the risqué side of animal courtship. Registration closes on Feb. 6.
This week's Wow House was built in 2007. It includes a sport court, in-home theater, luxurious garage and elevator. See our photo gallery for a look inside.
Several batteries, possession of marijuana incidents and stolen cars also join the latest handful of police incidents, dated Jan. 4 to Jan. 17. Did anything happen near your house? Check the crime map.
The sights, sounds, hustle, bustle, and traffic on the North Side probably don't conjure thoughts of meat-eating predators. But predatory birds are here, whether you like it or not, according to those at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Planning your weekend? See what the North Side weather has in store for you.
Planning your weekend? See what the North Side weather has in store for you.