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.
Meteorologists are predicting highs in the upper 40s this weekend and today, the possibility of hail. Find out just how stormy it's going to get in Lincoln Park during the next few days.
Meteorologists are predicting highs in the upper 40s this weekend and today, the possibility of hail. Find out just how stormy it's going to get in North Center-Roscoe Village during the next few days.
A more-than $100 million rapid transit plan is in the works for 21 miles of Ashland and Western avenues, a large portion of which will cut directly through North Side areas including Lincoln Park, Lake View, North Center, Bucktown and Lincoln Square.
The following police report rundown includes incidents between Sept. 4 and Oct. 4. Aside from the criminal sex offenses, it details four burglaries, one robbery and a laundry list of thefts during that time frame.
Lincoln Park Zoo officials said their newest addition is faring well and bonding with mom. Now, find out when you can catch a glimpse of the tiny, endangered western lowland gorilla, who has yet to be sexed and named.
Lincoln Park Zoo officials said their newest addition is faring well and bonding with mom. Now, find out when you can catch a glimpse of the tiny, endangered western lowland gorilla, who has yet to be sexed and named.
Lincoln Park Zoo officials said their newest addition is faring well and bonding with mom. Now, find out when you can catch a glimpse of the tiny, endangered western lowland gorilla, who has yet to be sexed and named.
The global car-sharing company, Zipcar is helping Lincoln Park residents get to the ballot box this election day, offering rate breaks on car rentals during polling hours.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is calling for an audit of the expensive Chicago Parking Meters LLC deal that was instated four years ago. The audit includes hundreds of parking boxes that are housed right here in Lake View.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is calling for an audit of the expensive Chicago Parking Meters LLC deal that was instated four years ago. The audit includes nearly 60 parking boxes that are housed right here in North Center.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is calling for an audit of the expensive Chicago Parking Meters LLC deal that was instated four years ago. The audit includes about 80 parking boxes that are housed right here in Bucktown and Wicker Park.
Breezy had a rough first year of life but is now safe and sound at PAWS, looking for his perfect "fur"ever home.
A mother and child were hit by a car Monday while crossing from one side to the other of North Clark Street in Lincoln Park.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is calling for an audit of the expensive Chicago Parking Meters LLC deal that was instated four years ago. The audit includes nearly 200 parking boxes that are housed right here in Lincoln Park.
The Mayor's office released budget recommendations for 2013 including a full list of salaries for 7,219 city positions.
Don't want to deal with crowded polls on Nov. 6? Here's where you can vote early.
Though it may sometimes annoy residents, panhandling is an act that's protected under the U.S. Constitution. But, in certain instances, it's downright illegal. Find out when you can—and authorities say, should—call the cops.
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.
Canadian tea merchant DAVIDsTEA is opening in Bucktown Saturday, and it's one of their first cafes in the country.
Though it may sometimes annoy residents, panhandling is an act that's protected under the U.S. Constitution. But, in certain instances, it's downright illegal. Find out when Lake View police say to call the cops.