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.
Members of a Wicker Park coalition presented their thoughts Wednesday on the Chicago Transit Authority's proposed Bus Rapid Transit Route. Group members say they aren't "anti-BRT", but they do not support the endeavor.
The 58th Annual Ginza Festival is being held in Old Town this weekend. Other than delicious food and great music, the soiree boasts a unique craft fair. Read all about it here on Patch.
The neighborhood organization talked about the patio over Sheffield Avenue for the first time Tuesday, with those in attendance less than enthused about the idea.
With more rain than usual, city officials are spraying insecticide to kill mosquitos in Lincoln Park that may be carrying the West Nile Virus.
With more rain than usual, city officials are spraying insecticide to kill mosquitos in throughout the 32nd Ward that may be carrying the West Nile Virus.
Looking for a unique way to spend your weekend in Bucktown? We may have found it for you.
Chicago Police issued an alert Wednesday regarding a man who tried sexually assaulting a woman in Lincoln Park earlier this week.
How are you spending your hump day? We have an idea for you.
Are you an animal lover? We have a challenge for you.
Police are looking for three teenaged boys who they say robbed a man who was walking through the DePaul University campus earlier this week.
New research by NASA has identified the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on Aug. 12 and 13 and promises to produce more fireballs than any other.
Just 33 pizzas were selected to represent the nation’s best, and the restaurant with a location in Lincoln Park made the cut.
Even with City Council's new food truck zones and regulations, your favorite street-side snacks aren't going anywhere. We touched base with area officials who discussed the pros and cons of the trucks and how they're perceived throughout the city.
Stay informed with a map of the known addresses of registered violent offenders near Lincoln Square, along with others in or near neighboring communities.
The meeting Tuesday is joined by an East Lake View Neighbors meeting to discuss the Cubs' Sheffield Avenue party deck.
The bands, the outfits, the goofiness—photos from Lollapalooza 2013.
Stay informed with a map of the known addresses of registered violent offenders in the wards that cover Lake View, along with others in or near neighboring communities.
Those in the Chicago Police Department's 18th District, which includes Lincoln Park, can enjoy a night of free fun Tuesday. Get all the details here on Patch.
Parking restrictions are in effect Tuesday for portions of Bucktown where a film crew will be working, officials say.
Parking restrictions are in effect Tuesday for portions of Lincoln Park where a film crew will be working, officials say.
