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.
This smiling, goofy Pitbull-Shepherd mix wound up at PAWS Chicago after an owner gave him up. Volunteers can't imagine how anyone would be able to let him go. Will you meet him?
The DePaul Art Museum is featuring three summer exhibits, each with a unique angle on what makes a Chicago artist.
A Division Street store will soon be packing up to head a bit east. Before it goes, customers can enjoy great deals.
The most incredible and indelible photos and video posted throughout the Chicago-area Patch network in June 2013.
The restaurant is combining fast-casual dining with ice cold margaritas in a space formerly occupied by the now-Lincoln Park club, Wild Hare.
The newest restaurant in nearby Lake View is combining fast-casual dining with ice cold margaritas just a block from Wrigley Field.
Coordinators of the ever-popular Lincoln Park festival, Taste of Lincoln, are celebrating an anniversary in a big way this year. Read on for an early look at what you can expect from musical performers, food vendors and a special kids' area.
A Chicago PAWS volunteer recently shared on camera her experience visiting tornado-stricken Oklahoma. Some pets from the late-May rescue effort are still looking for homes.
Metra Board Chairman Brad O’Halloran said costs for the severance package and settlement with former CEO Alex Clifford will not be passed on to passengers.
That’s more than double the number of people arrested on the North Side last week following the Chicago Blackhawks' Stanley Cup win.
The Wicker Park Punk Ball is almost upon us and one local alderman says he's preparing to take the stage. Want to know what tune he'll be belting? Read on for details.
More pets run away during 4th of July week than any other time of year, and often fireworks are a main cause. Keep your pet safe this holiday weekend with these tips from Lost Dogs Illinois.
Metra Board Chairman Brad O’Halloran said costs for the severance package and settlement with former CEO Alex Clifford will not be passed on to passengers.
Metra Board Chairman Brad O’Halloran said costs for the severance package and settlement with former CEO Alex Clifford will not be passed on to passengers.
Looking for something fun to do this month? Look no further than your friendly Lincoln Park Zoo.
Looking for something fun to do this month? Look no further than your friendly Lincoln Park Zoo.
Looking for something fun to do this month? Look no further than your friendly Lincoln Park Zoo.
A Chicago PAWS volunteer recently shared on camera her experience visiting tornado-stricken Oklahoma. Some pets from the late-May rescue effort are still looking for homes.
There's currently a tax provision that allows owners to write off the mortgage interest payments on their taxes if they classify their boats as second homes.
There's currently a tax provision that allows owners to write off the mortgage interest payments on their taxes if they classify their boats as second homes.
