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.
A familiar Milwaukee, Damen and North intersection fixture is turning a century old soon. Collaboraction Theatre Company, which is housed inside, has a special game plan for the event.
A high-end sportswear store is coming to Wicker Park, just a few doors down from popular venue Silver Cloud, sources say.
Looking for a job around the North Side? Find our list of local opportunities here and add any more openings you know about.
Looking for a job around the North Side? Find our list of local opportunities here and add any more openings you know about.
Rain or shine, we know where you and thousands of others are headed this weekend—Ribfest. Don't worry, we've prepared a handy survival guide for you so you can find all the festival information you need in one place.
An effort to reinvent a North Side field is under way. An upcoming vintage event will be held on the site soon! Read on to learn more.
Looking for a job around the North Side? Find our list of local opportunities here and add any more openings you know about.
Looking for a job around the North Side? Find our list of local opportunities here and add any more openings you know about.
A well-known Chicago news anchor has listed her luxurious Bucktown home for more than twice what she paid for it 16 years ago. Check out our photo gallery for a look inside.
Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance.
Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance.
Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance.
The day is finally here. After more than a year of planning, Modern Asian Kitchen, known as "MAK" has officially opened its doors.
If you're looking for a way to explore—or re-explore—your own neighborhood, we may have found it for you.
A long-awaited Japanese restaurant at 2638 N. Lincoln Ave. has finally opened its doors.
DePaul University and Chicago Police Department officials are searching for three men who were involved in an armed robbery Sunday night.
Three local restaurants made the cut after a mac 'n cheese expert—yes, there is such a thing—compiled a list of her favorite and most interesting dishes in Chicago.
It's that time again! Plans for Northcenter's Annual Garden Walk have been unveiled.
