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.
Today's police reports, dated Nov. 28-30, also include four burglaries and three other robberies. See when and where these incidents were reported in our chart below and on the attached map.
For slightly more than $2 million, this Lincoln Park home can be yours. It features nearly every luxury you can think of, including a snow melting system built into every walkway on the lot. Check out our photos for a peek of what's inside.
A look at the issue of homelessness in Chicago, in part through the eyes of a North Side man who used his resources in a Lincoln Park interim housing facility to overcome living on the street.
Looking to make a donation on the go? You have that option, thanks to a holiday toy drive through the Illinois Tollway.
A look at the issue of homelessness in Chicago, in part through the eyes of a North Side man who used his resources in a Lincoln Park interim housing facility to overcome living on the street.
PAWS Chicago kicks off a 36-hour holiday adoption event this morning. Find out where and when you can participate and peruse the attached photo gallery for a preview of the furry friends that will be available.
If you're in the market for a stove, baking equipment, upholstered furniture, wine glasses, artwork or fine china, you'll want to read this. Charlie Trotter's will officially become empty early next week. We've got the skinny on the
If you're in the market for a stove, baking equipment, upholstered furniture, wine glasses, artwork or fine china, you'll want to read this. Charlie Trotter's will officially become empty early next week. We've got the skinny on the
A look at the issue of homelessness in Chicago, in part through the eyes of a North Side man who used his resources in an interim housing facility to overcome living on the street.
If you're in the market for a stove, baking equipment, upholstered furniture, wine glasses, artwork or fine china, you'll want to read this. Charlie Trotter's will officially become empty early next week. We've got the skinny on the
Area residents will soon be drooling over a doughnut shop that offers candy cane twist, mint chocolate cake and other unique treats, both morning and night. The store is debuting under a nearby Brown Line stop.
DePaul has recognized two deserving women who have crusaded for social justice in Africa and throughout the world.
PAWS Chicago kicks off a 36-hour holiday adoption event Friday morning. Find out where and when you can participate.
Area residents will soon be drooling over a doughnut shop that offers candy cane twist, mint chocolate cake and other unique treats, both morning and night. The store is debuting under a familiar Brown Line stop.
A local man was recently given an award for the thousands of hours he's dedicated to helping area nonprofit organizations better meet the needs of those they serve.
Also included in today's police reports, dated Nov. 25-27, are two robberies, an aggravated battery with a weapon, four burglaries, a stolen car and several thefts. See where and when these incidents were reported in Lincoln Park.
A look at the issue of homelessness in Chicago, in part, through the eyes of a North Side man who overcame living on the street.
Did you attend the two-day open house last month that featured three concept designs for redevelopment of the North Side's Lathrop Homes? Hundreds showed, officials said, but we're including the plans' videos for anyone who didn't ma
Those on the prowl for sustainable suds can enjoy a few beers while supporting a good cause, according to officials at the Shedd Aquarium, who have teamed up with North Side brewery, Revolution, to offer a new seasonal hops blend.
Residents will soon be drooling over a new area doughnut shop's candy cane twist, mint chocolate cake and other flavor varieties. It's debuting under a familiar Brown Line stop but a managers say a future Lake View spot isn't out of the q
