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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.

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Zoo Summer Camp Sign-up Starts Soon

It may be January, but summer will be here before you know it. Registration for Lincoln Park Zoo's summer camp opens in February. Start your engines!

Zoo Summer Camp Sign-up Starts Soon
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PAWS Chicago Receives Share of $1.5 Million Trust

Lemont resident Sylvester Czopek, who died in 2011 at age 84, left more than $1 million to five no-kill, Chicago-area animal shelters, including PAWS Chicago in Lincoln Park.

PAWS Chicago Receives Share of $1.5 Million Trust
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Restaurant Week: 9 Lake View Eateries Participate

From D.S. Tequila Co. and Kit Kat Lounge to Yoshi's Cafe, the most popular restaurants in Lake View are among those participating in Restaurant Week this February. We've compiled what each will be offering in this handy dandy food-lovers guide

Restaurant Week: 9 Lake View Eateries Participate
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Restaurant Week: 16 Lincoln Park Eateries Participate

From Balena and BOKA to R.J. Grunts, the most popular restaurants in Lincoln Park are among those participating in Restaurant Week at the start of February. We've compiled what each will be offering in this handy dandy food-lovers guide.

Restaurant Week: 16 Lincoln Park Eateries Participate
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Voting Ends Today: DePaul Student Vies for Dream Wedding

Nichole Guzzo needs YOUR VOTE! The DePaul University senior is in the running for a $93,000 dream wedding from The Knot. Voting ends today, so take a moment to cast your ballot. Guzzo and her fiance are the only two Chicagoans competing.

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Restaurant Inspections: Dead Rat, Droppings at Fat Sandwich

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.

Restaurant Inspections: Dead Rat, Droppings at Fat Sandwich
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Feds Tie Duffel Bag Robber to 4 Other Bank Heists

Police are still on the hunt for a man who robbed a Lincoln Park bank on Saturday morning. Federal investigators link him to four other Chicago robberies, all of which occurred in December.

Feds Tie Duffel Bag Robber to 4 Other Bank Heists
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PAWS Pup Overcomes Skin Infection, Needs 'Furever' Home

This week's featured pet is brought to you by the PAWS Chicago Adoption Center in Lincoln Park. Diamond is a 2-year-old dog who was practically bald when she was turned in as a stray. See the before and after photos and watch her adoption video her

PAWS Pup Overcomes Skin Infection, Needs 'Furever' Home