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.
Authorities confirm those held for questioning following Saturday's Ashford House mob attack in Tinley Park have been charged and are expected in court today.
Authorities confirm those held for questioning following Saturday's Ashford House mob attack in Tinley Park have been charged and are expected in court today.
Saturday's mob attack in Tinley Park generated a lot of discussion about notoriously touchy topics. We've rounded up several of the comments to cultivate constructive conversation. Don't be afraid to jump in.
Tinley Park police reports, May 8, 11, 14 and 15.
Officers said an area woman arrested on driving under the influence charges was muttering some peculiar statements in the back of the squad car.
Take a virtual stroll down Oak Park Avenue and catch a glimpse of all the best lounging spots.
Trustees gave the go-ahead Tuesday to the first reading of a motion that if given final approval later this month, will further restrict parking on Oak Park Avenue once a week.
Tinley Park police reports, May 10-12.
Police said this week that they were piecing together potential leads in two recent catalytic converter thefts in Tinley Park. Though burglars got away in both cases, they were not unseen.
Tinley Park police say ruse burglars are likely to blame for the recent ransacking of a local home, where stashes of cash and gold turned up missing last week.
Officers said an area woman arrested on driving under the influence charges was muttering some peculiar statements in the back of the squad car.
Metra riders are prohibited from bringing coffee and face other restrictions on what they can carry on trains during the NATO summit. Breast milk, however, is okay.
Pack your pooch in the car this weekend and bring him or her to Centennial Park, where a dog-friendly event will raise money for PAWS Animal Shelter in Tinley Park.
Have a favorite dry cleaner in town? Or one that hasn't made you happy? Please join the discussion on Patch and leave reviews in our directory.
See what else is in today's police reports, which are dated May 5, 9-11 and 13.
Recent studies suggest that drastic methods must be taken.
It's time to weigh in on the fate of the Chick's on Oak Park Avenue.
Meet the movers in shakers in your community and learn what makes them so great.
Check out the expanding roster of bloggers who share their news and views on Tinley Park Patch.
In light of President Barack Obama's recent announcement supporting gay marriage and a story that has generated a lot of chatter, we want to hear what you think. Take a moment to vote in our poll.
