I’m a lifelong resident of the Northwest suburbs, and I completed my journalism degree at Columbia College in Chicago in 2009. While attending school I interned at Community Media Workshop, a nonprofit organization that connects nonprofit communicators with media professionals.
For the past three years I’ve enjoyed covering government, education, science, business, the arts and community news for a number of publications including <i>ChicagoTalks</i>, <i>Printing News</i>, <i>Appolicious</i> and <i>Patch</i>.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, music and cooking for my family and friends.
Des Plaines Police Chief William Kushner said a former police commander told officers reporting information for a federally funded traffic enforcement campaign was OK when it was not.
It was not clear to one eyewitness whether the man walked or jumped into an oncoming Metra train.
It was not clear to one eyewitness whether the man walked or jumped into an oncoming Metra train.
Plans for Elite Training and Fitness to open a gym in downtown Des Plaines are underway, Michael Bartholomew, city manager, told city council members at a meeting on Monday.
Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten was appointed acting mayor of Des Plaines by city council on Monday.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Des Plaines Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Fourth Ward Alderman Dick Sayad has served as acting mayor since February. Des Plaines City Council is scheduled to consider appointing a new acting mayor on Monday.
Des Plaines-area state reps were among those voting Thursday to clarify the law to aid prosecutors in getting convictions for child pornographers.
Park Ridge Mayor David Schmidt surpassed his challenger, Larry Ryles, with approximately 62 percent of the votes on April 9.
A Des Plaines man is asking for the community’s help to find a bone marrow donor to possibly save his life.
With most precincts reporting, Des Plaines Mayor-elect Matt Bogusz thanked supporters at Via Roma restaurant on April 9.
Matt Bogusz, 26, garnered 54.98 percent of the votes, and is set to be the youngest mayor in Des Plaines' history.
Vote totals, up-to-date results and more election information.
Vote totals, up-to-date results and more election information.
Vote totals, up-to-date results and more election information.
Candidates running for office completed questionnaires about their backgrounds, plans if elected, and more on Patch.
Bob “Bozo” Kosmicki, owner of Bob’s Bike Shop of Park Ridge, talks about getting bicycles ready for riding after the winter, and where he got his memorable nickname.
Candidates running for office completed questionnaires about their backgrounds, plans if elected, and more on Patch.
One of two teens taken to hospital for medical treatment on Friday night, according to a report from sthe Des Plaines Fire Department.
Illinois’ newest gaming venue continued to hold its lead in adjusted gross receipts and admissions compared with the other nine casinos in the state during March, according to a report published by the Illinois Gaming Board.
