Chi-an is a graduate of Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University with a concentration in new media. She helped launch atyourlibrary.org, a website dedicated to raising public awareness of libraries for the American Library Association. She has served as editor for the site as well as Discovery, an internal magazine for board members, staff and volunteers of YMCA of USA.
Her works have appeared in Bloomberg BusinessWeek, the Daily Herald, Northwest Indiana Times, Chicago Reader, Xinhua News Agency and Taiwan Headlines. For more of her works visit: www.chianchang.com. Having spent her life living in Taiwan, England, America and Japan, she appreciates technological advancements that help her stay in touch with the people she loves around the world.
<b>Beliefs: </b><i>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible and human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal certain key beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. </i>
<i>This disclosure is not a license for our editors to inject these beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will force us to be ever mindful to write, report, and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you, the user, ever think you see evidence that we failed in this mission, we wholeheartedly invite you to let us know.</i>
<b>Politics: </b>I don't have any political affiliations and believe in supporting whoever is most effective at getting things done.
<b>Religion: </b>The only religious connection I have is to the Catholic kindergarden I attended as a toddler. But other than that I grew up in a family that respected all religions but did not belong to any.
<b>Local Hot Button Issues: </b>The preservation of the the Libertyville Brainerd Community Center, easing traffic congestion from the Metra stop, making the Sports Complex profitable and family-related news are all hot-button issues in Libertyville. Where do I stand on these issues? I'm neutral on them and believe in sharing the information so readers can decide for themselves.
<b><br></b>
Trustees directed the village engineer to seek other cost-saving opportunities within the project, which proposes installing storm sewers under Willow Road.
Let Wilnnetka-Glencoe Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend. Don’t see your event? Add it to our calendar for free!
Organizers hope to have the bronze star in place for Memorial Day 2013.
Wilmettte's Webelos lent a hand to the Glencoe Friends of the Green Bay Trail on Sept. 8.
The School of Saints Faith Hope & Charity has a new principal.
From cannabis activity to someone stealing checks these are the most interesting police reports from the past week.
Juli Janovicz will serve as the interim director while the library board of trustees search for a permanent replacement.
Winnetka’s Trifecta Grill and a Highland Park organization set up accounts in memory of the 5-year-old.
Anne Williams served on three different boards between 2011-2012, volunteering about 20 hours per week in Wilmette.
The following arrest information was provided by the Wilmette Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this blotter, contact: Chi-an.Chang@Patch.com.
This Wilmette resident passed away at 100-years-old.
After serving the North Shore for more than 20 years, a Wilmette business will be closing its doors.
The following arrest information was provided by the Wilmette Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction. For questions about this blotter, contact: Chi-an.Chang@Patch.com.
'We Are Not A Community of Strangers.' Residents and organizations from Glenview and Wilmette helped raised money to buy a van for a Romona Elementary School family whose daughter has a severe neurological disorder.
Let Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend. Don’t see your event? Add it to our calendar for free!
'We Are Not A Community of Strangers.' Residents and organizations from Wilmette and Glenview helped raised money to buy a van for a Romona Elementary School family whose daughter has a severe neurological disorder.
Wilmette and Glenview residents and organizations helped raised $8,000 to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van for a Romona Elementary School family.
Each week we honor our best and brightest local children.
Every Monday, Libertyville Patch will provide a preview of meetings and events taking place in the community.
Every Sunday Patch will feature an animal from local rescues searching for a loving home.
