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 Oak Forest City Council shined a spotlight this week on an ambitious group of residents committed to safety, community and police work.
Don't worry, this is not "goodbye." It's merely "see you later."
The Bank of America 2013 Chicago Marathon course weaved through some of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, after which runners filtered into Grant Park for a post-race celebration.
The Bank of America 2013 Chicago Marathon course weaved through some of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, after which runners filtered into Grant Park for a post-race celebration.
The Bank of America 2013 Chicago Marathon course weaved through some of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, after which runners filtered into Grant Park for a post-race celebration.
The Bank of America 2013 Chicago Marathon course weaved through some of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, after which runners filtered into Grant Park for a post-race celebration.
The Bank of America 2013 Chicago Marathon course weaved through some of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, after which runners filtered into Grant Park for a post-race celebration.
Lincoln Park's Halloween Spooktacular kicks off this weekend with a creative display down Clark Street.
With so many beautiful homes, churches and memorials in Lincoln Park, have you ever walked by and wanted to look inside?
Business owners on the North Side tell Patch how their businesses came about and what makes them unique in town.
Ald. Tom Tunney notified residents of a man who took $1,100 from a victim after bringing a gun to the Craigslist trade and firing a round.
Gus Giordano is known worldwide as the founder of American jazz dance, and his school teaches over 80 classes per week with upwards of 500 students each year.
Gus Giordano is known worldwide as the founder of American jazz dance, and his school teaches over 80 classes per week with upwards of 500 students each year.
Gus Giordano is known worldwide as the founder of American jazz dance, and his school teaches over 80 classes per week with upwards of 500 students each year.
Lathierial Boyd was released from prison in September after 23 years, and now he’s seeking $120 million in restitution, saying he was framed for a North Side murder.
You don't want to miss this week's Wicker Park Wow House. A former orphanage, it features more than 22 rooms among three floors including a large studio and multiple work areas.
You may be bidding farewell to beach and boat season here in Chicago, but that's not so for construction season, officials say. Several projects are ramping up in Lincoln Park. We'll tell you the intersections to avoid.
Lathierial Boyd was released from prison in September after 23 years, and now he’s seeking $120 million in restitution, saying he was framed for a North Side murder.
Lathierial Boyd was released from prison in September after 23 years, and now he’s seeking $120 million in restitution, saying he was framed for a North Side murder.
Lathierial Boyd was released from prison in September after 23 years, and now he’s seeking $120 million in restitution, saying he was framed for a North Side murder.
