Hi, I'm a local editor for Patch covering the Barrington and Lake Zurich areas. I am thrilled to contribute to Patch and to be a part of a new era of community news. Throughout my career, I have been a reporter and editor for local newspapers, magazines and various online sites.
After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Columbia College in Chicago, I worked as a reporter and editor in Oak Park and Lake County, Illinois. I was editor in chief for Family Time, a Lake County parenting magazine. As a freelancer, my writing has appeared in the Utne Reader, the Chicago Tribune, the Waukegan News Sun and various online sites. Before embarking on my journalism career, I worked in three national parks out west.
I still love the great outdoors and relax by hiking with my dog, Lily, at Lake County Forest Preserves. I am an active volunteer at my son's school.
Q&A with Comfort Dog Ministry from Hawthorn Woods: "Dogs created a bridge to help bring people back from a dark period and place back into a place where they can begin the healing process."
Matt Blanchard, deceased officer and local dogs that bring healing to Newtown among top stories.
Lucas Romanello on fall dean's list.
Lake Zurich resident on fall dean's list.
These incidents were among the official reports of the Lake Zurich Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
The museum will no longer be open on Sunday.
Stop in at the Ela Historical Society to see antiques from days gone by.
Peter Michaels, 44, had been missing since Tuesday. He was found dead in a wooded area in Antioch on Jan. 10. Michaels was a Skokie native and Niles West High School graduate.
Illinois comfort dogs visited Newtown, Connecticut and "created a bridge to help bring people back from a dark period and place back into a place where they can begin the healing process."
Get all the information you need to start your day, including where to find the lowest gas prices in your town, live traffic updates, weather and events of the day.
Lake Zurich attorney Joseph Salvi took judge oath.
Local media sources are reporting that Sgt. Peter Michaels was found dead.
Get out for musical entertainment from Motown to Benny Goodman this weekend.
These incidents were among the official reports of the Lake Zurich Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
Q&A with Comfort Dog Ministry from Hawthorn Woods: "Dogs created a bridge to help bring people back from a dark period and place back into a place where they can begin the healing process."
Q&A with Comfort Dog Ministry from Hawthorn Woods: "Dogs created a bridge to help bring people back from a dark period and place back into a place where they can begin the healing process."
Get all the information you need to start your day, including where to find the lowest gas prices in your town, live traffic updates, weather and events of the day.
LZHS grad signed to reserve/future contracts on Chicago Bears.
Comfort Dogs provide a light in the darkness says Lauraine Morajda.
Chicagoland news to talk about: North suburban video arcade pulls violent shooting games.
