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.
While a deck over Sheffield Avenue is being entertained by the Cubs, Mayor Emanuel and Wrigley rooftop owners, some say it might bring up old ideas to connect the ballpark to the Addison station.
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.
While a deck over Sheffield Avenue is being entertained by the Cubs, Mayor Emanuel and Wrigley rooftop owners, some say it might bring up old ideas to connect the ballpark to the Addison station.
One local alderman is rallying residents who may oppose new regulations that were proposed late last month by the State Fire Marshal.
As a preview to a crucial Tuesday evening Lathrop Homes meeting, we're presenting you two thought-provoking videos about the future of this important community cornerstone.
As a preview to a crucial Tuesday evening Lathrop Homes meeting, we're presenting you two thought-provoking videos about the future of this important community cornerstone.
As a preview to a crucial Tuesday evening Lathrop Homes meeting, we're presenting you two thought-provoking videos about the future of this important community cornerstone.
As a preview to a crucial Tuesday evening Lathrop Homes meeting, we're presenting you two thought-provoking videos about the future of this important community cornerstone.
Members of a newly formed 15-organization Chicago coalition are hoping their ideas for a redesign of Lake Shore Drive and its accompanying Lake Front Trail are seriously considered. Three upcoming meetings will broach the issues.
Members of a newly formed 15-organization Chicago coalition are hoping their ideas for a redesign of Lake Shore Drive and its accompanying Lake Front Trail are seriously considered. Three upcoming meetings will broach the issues.
Members of a newly formed 15-organization Chicago coalition are hoping their ideas for a redesign of Lake Shore Drive and its accompanying Lake Front Trail are seriously considered. Three upcoming meetings will broach the issues.
What some considered to be cooler than usual summertime temperatures didn't stop the crowds at one of the year's biggest local festivals.
Lathrop Homes officials will gather this week to present a formal plan for the site's redevelopment.
Lathrop Homes officials will gather this week to present a formal plan for the site's redevelopment.
Check out these jaw-dropping photos! This five-bedroom local home is on the market for $3.9 million.
Several burglaries, a robbery and three public indecency incidents were among crimes reported within North Center between June 25 to July 8.
Have you been to the New Leaf greenhouse on School Street? Residents say it's been closed for weeks and Patch is looking for answers.
This week's Wow House is truly one of a kind. Check out our photos because after all, it doesn't hurt to look.
In the latest "Today in Lincoln Park" post, you'll find your key to Monday happiness.
City officials say construction on a section of Kenmore Avenue is about to begin. Get all the details about where parking and driving may be limited.
