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.
Also in the latest Tinley Park police reports, dated June 9, 15, and 17, a random bicycle turns up and $150,000 worth of merchandise is stolen during a vehicle theft.
The accompanying photos were taken at the Tinley Park Police Department between May 16 and May 29.
A local resident called police on a suspected drunken driver earlier this month who was reportedly nailing curbs on Harlem Avenue and cruising across lane lines.
A pair of ruse burglars thought there was only resident home when they targeted a house on 177th Place last week. They were wrong.
Tinley Park Patch is giving away two free tickets to Country Throwdown at Toyota Park on Saturday, June 30. To enter, leave your full name, email address and hometown in the form below. You'll then be signed up for our daily newsletter!
With an increased number of families passing through the doors of Together We Cope's food pantry, the stock is flying off the shelves. In fact, last week's visitors left cabinets entirely devoid of groceries.
Tinley Park police said a man from Oak Lawn recently approached a group of four on a Tinley street, asking for a cigarette. They didn't have one and the man's alleged actions that followed led to a few battery and one drug charge.
Tinley Park police reports June 4, 7, 8 and 12.
It's time, readers, to rate how local businesses stack up against the rest. For our Tinley Park showdown, we look to YOU for nominations of the best of the best. Simply click on the categories below and tell us your local favorites.
We need YOUR nominations for the best Vacation Bible School in Tinley Park. Is it affordability you look for? The length of the program? The content? Tell us in the comments.
The battle of the baby back is on! We need your suggestions folks, as local Tinley Park rib joints will soon face off for the title of the most-loved half-rack in town.
Patch readers, we need your help. Where's the best outdoor venue in Tinley Park to enjoy a cold beverage on a hot summer day? Nominate your favorite beer garden to face off against the others in Tinley Park.
On birthdays, anniversaries, graduations or holidays, where do you get the most unique gifts? We need YOUR nominations for the best gift shop in town.
Calling all couples and daters—we need YOUR NOMINATIONS for the ideal place to take a date in Tinley Park. Is it Tinley Bowl? A local restaurant? A bar? Share your favorite!
Wedding and graduation season is upon us. It's times like these that a reliable photographer really does a family party good. Nominate your favorite to face off against other local photographers as the most-loved one in Tinley.
Buying a car isn't always an experience people look forward to. But a positive experience at a car dealership can go a long way. We need your nominations for the best car dealership in Tinley Park.
Patch has the most comprehensive directory of florists in town. Who will you turn to for a bouquet the next time your in the dog house? Where do you go for special occasions?
Tinley Park Patch needs your input on the most reliable day care in town. We're asking our moms, dads and other caretakers to nominate their favorite place to take their kids.
We need YOUR nominations for the best auto shop in Tinley Park. Tell us where you go for oil changes, routine maintenance or repairs.
Have a favorite dentist in town? Who keeps your chompers clean? We need your nominations before local dentists face off for the title of the most-loved dental clinic in Tinley!
