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.
Whether in ears of corn, pounds of chicken wings or number of pierogis, find out just how much Chicago ate at this year's Taste of Chicago.
The boutique is consolidating and shuttering its two current locations.
It's hotter than the blue blazes. Have you noticed? Read on to learn when to expect a cool front and what you can do in the mean time to beat the heat.
The last call made on her cell phone was placed from somewhere in Illinois, but authorities don't know specifically which city.
CDOT says it’s rolling out a majority of the remaining Divvy kiosks starting this week, and Lincoln Park is on the list to receive more than 20, in total.
Whether in ears of corn, pounds of chicken wings or number of pierogis, find out just how much Chicago ate at this year's Taste of Chicago.
The last call made on her cell phone was placed from somewhere in Illinois, but authorities don't know specifically which city.
Chicago Police are warning business owners and residents about a string of somewhat unusual burglaries that recently occurred in Lincoln Park and one other area of the city.
You do not want to miss the photos of our Lincoln Park Wow House this week. From mahogany floors to gorgeous outdoor spaces, it spares no expense.
Second Time Around is opening another location in nearby Lake View, joining more than 40 others across the nation selling high-end clothing and accessories.
Second Time Around is opening another location on the North Side, joining more than 40 others across the nation selling high-end clothing and accessories.
For about $4.5 million, this North Side home can be yours. It features nearly every luxury you can think of, including an attached studio apartment for guests. Check out our photos for a peek of what's inside.
The annual event began in La Grange after two Horton's co-workers died of cancer in 2001. Since then, it's grown to a must-attend event for everyone in the Chicago area, raising more than $4.5 million for cancer research.
The annual event began in La Grange after two Horton's co-workers died of cancer in 2001. Since then, it's grown to a must-attend event for everyone in the Chicago area, raising more than $4.5 million for cancer research.
The Lincoln Park Zoo recently announced a new event that's free and open to the public every Wednesday in July and August.
The Lincoln Park Zoo recently announced a new food and beer-filled event that's free to enter and open to the public every Wednesday in July and August.
Looking for a fun way to spend time with family this Sunday? We've got an idea for you.
The most incredible and indelible photos and video posted throughout the Chicago-area Patch network in June 2013.
The restaurant was closed since September when a fire broke loose at Ultimate Exposure Tanning Salon. Now 10 months later, CBA is back in business.
An upcoming North Avenue Beach party will include plenty of perks for pups, like doggie massages, paw-di-cures and doggie "pup-cakes."
