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.
Chris Pandel, owner of Balena in Lincoln Park and Bristol in Bucktown, recognizes his latest Bib Gourmand designations as a big win, he says, but believes Balena, in particular, could one day earn an even higher honor.
Chris Pandel, owner of Balena in Lincoln Park and Bristol in Bucktown, recognizes his latest Bib Gourmand designations as a big win, he says, but believes Balena, in particular, could one day earn an even higher honor.
A series of rowhouses is under construction in the heart of Lincoln Park, thanks to a recently approved more-than $6 million loan that was sent to Belgravia Realty Group; the company spearheading the project.
Find out when and where the final installment of the Twilight Saga is playing in Lincoln Park, and how to get tickets.
Looking for holiday gifts? Consider bro-focused boutique, Isle of Man in Northcenter. You'll find the Aviator sunglasses worn on Mad Men; clothing crafted in Chicago; imported black pepper, manly chocolates, high-end shaving cream exotic jerky and
Police had not yet identified a suspect Wednesday night to about two dozen reports of vandalism in the Northcenter community surrounding a familiar L stop.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel helped hand out awards in Lincoln Park this week to a dozen individuals who helped the LGBT movement in Boystown and the City of Chicago as a whole.
Doctor Joel Spear of Lincoln Park is now one of the top leaders at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Lake View.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wrightwood Neighbors Association, a group that has spent the past several decades pushing for change and local improvements that, in many ways, have made the neighborhood what it is today.
Those living in the community—some for decades and others, a few months—learned about their neighborhood Tuesday night through a discussion of its statues during "Lincoln Park on a Pedestal," a program offered through DePaul University.
The business organization was honored last week for its work spreading the word throughout the local community.
Staff members at the Lincoln Park Zoo have finally been able to get close enough to a newborn gorilla to verify her gender. They also christened her with a new name, in honor of some of the zoo's biggest supporters.
Staff members at the Lincoln Park Zoo have finally been able to get close enough to a newborn gorilla to verify her gender. They also christened her with a new name, in honor of some of the zoo's biggest supporters.
PAWS Chicago brings you this week's adoptable pet, Wasabi. At about 1 1/2 years old, this tiny kitty is as sweet as can be.
Bon appetit! A local brunch favorite known for its creative menu is stepping it up yet another notch with the addition of a well-known culinary connoisseur who specializes in—you guessed it—breakfast.
North Siders, rejoice—there's no shortage of affordable, delicious dining options in your back yard. See which area restaurants join the ranks of those given Bib Gourmand designations.
The following North Center crime reports are dated Oct. 22-28. Incidents, most of which are burglaries, are all theft-related. Check out our attached map to see where they occurred.
Although employees say a recent remodel has created the interior feel of "a whole new store," Lincoln Park boutique, Strut, is offering the same statement pieces it always has. If you're looking to make an impression, it may be the store
This week's Wow House is a jaw dropper. At more than 5,000 square feet, it includes five full bathrooms and one half bathroom; and six bedrooms. A wall of glass, wet bar and heated floors are among its most impressive details. Check out the pics.
This week's Wow House is a jaw dropper. At more than 5,000 square feet, it includes five full bathrooms and one half bathroom; and six bedrooms. A wall of glass, wet bar and heated floors are among its most impressive details. Check out the pics.
