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.
The Chicago Police Department released Lincoln Park's latest crime map, which covers reports between Dec. 29 and Jan. 3. Did anything happen near your house? See the map and our attached key for more details.
An almost $10 million nearby mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a landmark is officially up for sale. Get a glimpse inside this gorgeous home, which is located just south of Lake View's southern Diversey Parkway border.
The city's Department of Transportation is working through a check list to make way for a reroute at the North Damen, North Elston and West Fullerton avenue intersection, which is ranked among the most dangerous in Chicago.
The comet was discovered by two amateur astronomers in September.
The city's Department of Transportation is working through a check list to make way for a reroute at the North Damen, North Elston and West Fullerton avenue intersection, which is ranked among the most dangerous in Chicago.
Company reps confirmed Wednesday rumors that began circulating last year about a state-of-the-art movie theater that will soon be under construction on the North Side. We got the nitty-gritty details about your new ArcLight Cinema.
Company reps confirmed Wednesday rumors that began circulating last year about a state-of-the-art movie theater that will soon be under construction in nearby Lincoln Park. We got the nitty-gritty details about your new ArcLight Cinema.
Company reps confirmed Wednesday rumors that began circulating last year about a state-of-the-art movie theater that will soon be under construction in nearby Lincoln Park. We got the nitty-gritty details about your new ArcLight Cinema.
Don't let an unseasonably warm winter prevent you from getting the help you need, officials say.
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs are seeing a steady rise in flu cases.
Tax season will soon be upon us. But this year, the filing date is later than expected, according to reports.
Law enforcement and school officials are teaming up to ensure the safety of the Lincoln Park High School community this week in the aftermath of an Old Town shooting that left one dead and another seriously injured.
Tax season will soon be upon us. But this year, the filing date is later than expected, according to reports.
Including in the Dec. 21-28 North Center police reports are several drug-related incidents, various car thefts, four residential burglaries, and more. Read on to see where and when these incidents were documented.
A renown South Loop diner is making its way to Lincoln Park this coming spring, according to reports.
The development team working on a redesign of our local Lathrop Homes is planning to present one draft plan at the end of February primarily based on feedback it received at open houses during the fall.
A recent report ranks the Bucktown and Wicker Park neighborhoods on the low end, compared to nearby Chicago communities. Austin was among the deadliest parts of the city. Learn what other details the study uncovered.
The Chicago Transit Authority brings us transportation, of course, but also merriment. We dare you to take one look at this week's "Scene on the CTA" photo and tell us any different. Then, add your caption in the comments. Have some
Planning your weekend? See what the North Side weather has in store for you. Judging by the recent warm temperatures, the forecast may surprise you ...
Today, we're giving you a look at an under way, nearly 5,500-square-foot home in Bucktown set to be finished by the end of the spring. Take a moment to peruse our photo gallery.
