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.
Murderers, as well as those who have been convicted of violent crimes against youth, are now required to register with the Illinois State Police. We've compiled a list of some North Siders who are in the registry.
How many murders do you think live in Lake View? Murderers, as well as those who have been convicted of violent crimes against youth, are now required to register with the Illinois State Police.
Chicago Blackhawks' left winger Dan Carcillo bought an eight-room penthouse in Lincoln Park this week, according to reports.
Chicago Blackhawks' left winger Dan Carcillo bought an eight-room penthouse in Lincoln Park this week, according to reports.
In Chicago, the unemployment rate dropped from August to September but it's still above the state average.
Murderers, as well as those who have been convicted of violent crimes against youth, are now required to register with the Illinois State Police. We've compiled a list of some North Siders who are in the registry.
Don't forget to switch your clocks back an hour at 2 a.m. Nov. 4.
A Lincoln Park Barnes & Noble was among those targeted in what store officials say was a breach in customer security. Thieves throughout the U.S. planted bugs in payment pads to steal debit and credit card information, officials said.
Although some Bucktown and Wicker Park residents attended trick-or-treating events over the weekend, Chicago Police want those hitting the streets tonight to keep some key safety tips in mind.
Although some Lincoln Park residents attended trick-or-treating events over the weekend, Chicago Police want those hitting the streets tonight to keep some key safety tips in mind.
Chicago Department of Transportation representatives said they already repaired more than 100,000 potholes so far this year.
Also in today's police reports, dated Oct. 13-16, there are four reports of home break-ins, a marijuana possession incident and several thefts.
Residents showed in force—and in costume—over the weekend to celebrate Halloween at Wicker Park's Boo-Palooza.
Have you ventured into Naked Pizza on Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park yet? Well, we have. See what the owners are up to by watching the accompanying video.
Police on the North Side are on the prowl for a man who they said attacked a woman in an alley over the weekend.
The popular restaurant chain is hosting a unique fundraiser to conclude the spooky season that's contingent upon you showing up—in costume, of course.
Wondering what area ranked No. 1 on the North Side for the most money spent on adult Halloween costumes? Look in the mirror, Lincoln Park. See how many collective dollars were spent.
Northcenter Chamber of Commerce representatives are opting to deny future grants from Chicago.
A recently launched smartphone app is aimed at promoting Shop Northcenter, a chamber of commerce initiative intended to boost the local economy.
PAWS Chicago brings you this week's adoptable pet, Margo. At about 7 years old, this long-haired beauty is as sweet as can be.