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 week's Wow House is a jaw dropper. At more than 5,500 square feet, it includes five bathrooms and five bedrooms. Brazilian cherrywood floors, stone-finished baths and a rooftop patio are among its most impressive details. Check out the pics.
Looking for a way to spend your Friday? How about with music, dancing, food and much more in honor of a noble cause. The Arthritis Walk steps off tonight at The Dock at Montrose. It's not too late to take part!
The Chicago Transit Authority is currently working to replace contracted security guards with the authority's customer service workers.
Riders waiting at a popular Bus No. 22 stop will have to keep on waiting, according to local officials, who say the stop will not be serviced again until November.
An audit of the Chicago Department of Transportation reveals red-light cameras can’t be proven to increase safety, along with a record of every camera in the city. See where Lake View stands, and which intersection ticketed more than 16,000 drivers in 2
Watch this Lincoln Park Zoo polar bear enjoy the sunny skies while swimming about inside its exhibit.
Those strolling along Michigan Avenue this weekend will have the opportunity to window shop for more than just clothes and jewlery.
Riders waiting at a popular Bus No. 22 stop will have to keep on waiting, according to local officials, who say the stop will not be serviced again until November.
Lincoln Avenue LIVE will bring music, dancing, food and drinks to a once-bustling section of the corridor. It will also bring Munchkinland, coordinators announced Tuesday.
The final step before contruction is now under way. Officials say the project is on track for groundbreaking later this summer.
Burglaries, larcenies and an aggravated assault were among incidents reported between April 19 and May 1 in North Center. See our attached map, which has an accompanying key, to determine what occurred near your home.
Burglaries, aggravated assault and battery incidents were among crimes reported within Lincoln Park between April 25 and May 1. Check our map to see if any incidents occurred near your home.
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From sidewalk cafes to rooftop bars, here's where you can head when the sun is shining and your stomach is empty.
The bridge construction known for putting a pinch on Brown Line riders was completed Monday morning, ending a tricky CTA commute for some.
The bridge construction known for putting a pinch on Brown Line riders was completed Monday morning, ending a tricky CTA commute for some.
Three Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc. businesses are scheduled to open this summer on a single parcel formerly occupied by Lincoln Park's Tilli's sports bar.
Thousands of graffiti incidents have been reported in the area so far this year and with recent changes to the removal system, it's more likely those stains will be scrubbed clean.
A man wrapped bricks around his waist on Saturday morning before jumping to his demise in a Lincoln Park section of the Chicago River, police said.
Three Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc. businesses are scheduled to open this summer on a single parcel formerly occupied by Lincoln Park's Tilli's sports bar.
