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.
Residents will soon be drooling over a new Lincoln Park 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 soon-to-be 22-year-old East Garfield Park man reportedly robbed a woman in Wicker Park over the weekend in hopes of scoring some money for his upcoming birthday. He wound up with a whopping $4, which doesn't come close to his bail value, accordin
If you're looking for a feline companion, consider Justice. This young cat commands attention, has a great demeanor and bonds easily with people.
In today's police reports, dated Nov. 23-24, you'll find an attempted robbery attempt, several thefts and a vehicle that was stolen from a local parking lot. See where and when these crimes occurred in Lincoln Park.
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.
The utility has been busy preparing its system for ice and snow, according to a written statement, and is now offering customers more ways to manage their bills.
Several local restaurants and cafes—oh, and a food truck—made Time Out's recently released list of reviewers 100 Favorite Things We Ate or Drank in 2012. See where the publication suggestions you get your next meal.
Several Lincoln Square, Northcenter and Ravenswood restaurants and cafes made Time Out's recently released list of reviewers 100 Favorite Things We Ate or Drank in 2012. See where the publication suggestions you get your next meal.
Several Lincoln Park restaurants and cafes made Time Out's recently released list of reviewers 100 Favorite Things We Ate or Drank in 2012. See where the publication suggestions you get your next meal.
Several local restaurants and cafes made Time Out's recently released list of reviewers 100 Favorite Things We Ate or Drank in 2012. See where the publication suggestions you get your next meal.
Proposed spending plans, service changes, fare freezes and pass discounts are among the many aspects outlined in the 2013 budget for the Chicago Transit Authority, board members said.
The 2012 Safe Shopping Guide is posted on the Illinois Attorney's General website and includes toys, furniture and clothes that were recalled and could pose a danger.
The latest police reports, which include a handful of burglaries, a stolen car, and a litany of thefts, are dated Nov. 19 to 22.
Happy Sunday! We've hunted down several North Side joints where you can Bear down today without breaking the bank.
Meteorologists are predicting a moderate temperatures this weekend. Find out what to expect on the North Side during the next few days.
Chicago Department of Transportation planners and local officials unveiled concept designs Thursday for the Fullerton Streetscape project, which is scheduled to be under way in the spring of 2013.
This five-level Lincoln Park home is located on one of Chicago's most desirable streets, according to a real estate listing, and is just steps to the park and lakefront.
Thanks to a very special U.S. Postal Service program, "Santa" will reply to children who mail him their Christmas wish lists this holiday season.
The latest police reports are dated Nov. 20-22.
Proposed spending plans, service changes, fare freezes and pass discounts are among the many aspects outlined in the 2013 budget for the Chicago Transit Authority, board members said.