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.
The city is currently evaluating whether to leverage existing assets and potentially expand its fiber optics network to all residents.
A free Gresham event this Thursday will explore food waste and food rescue.
This year is filled with activities and events in Hillsboro. Be sure to save these key dates before you make plans to travel.
The sanctuary city proponents are hoping Hillsboro follows Beaverton's lead in naming the city a safe place for all people.
Victims live in Scappoose, St. Helens, Warren, Columbia City, Portland, Beaverton and Hillsboro.
A furry friend with a sweet tooth "goat" into an area convenience store last week.
Is your trash still waiting for retrieval? Here's what you need to know.
The area's first workforce and economic empowerment center is headed to Hillsboro. Read on to learn what this means for you!
Are you prepared? Here's what you need to know.
Beaverton officials are now accepting applications for two arts grant programs, both of which are funded by the city.
Rain and melting snow this week could lead to serious flooding.
Rain and melting snow this week could lead to serious flooding.
At least one person was injured in a Portland fire Sunday evening.
The city of Wilsonville was previously awarded the esteemed title in November 2011.
Police say the site of a recent building fire was also home to illegal marijuana production.
The annual program runs from Jan. 31 to April 15 at the Beaverton Activities Center.
The Beaverton Organizing and Leadership Development (BOLD) program inspires community involvement.
The resolution defines sanctuary city as a city that is committed to providing a safe and welcoming community for all individuals.
The city of Wilsonville has extended the deadline by to submit projects for a program aimed at improving the community.
Former Portland Police Chief Larry O'Dea is no longer facing a charge for reportedly shooting his friend while hunting last April.
