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.
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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.
Venture out to Wauconda for a home-cooked organic breakfast or dinner.
Charges in stabbing and meteor showers are most popular stories.
Lake County sees 38 percent increase over last year.
Emmy-award winning filmmaker will be at fundraiser, rally to be held Monday, Dec. 17, at Maverick's Bar and Grill, Mundelein.
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.
Sales tax rebate to fund public improvements at site.
Things to do this weekend in and near Lake Zurich.
Venture out to Wauconda for a home-cooked organic breakfast or dinner.
NASA says second comet could produce up to 30 meteors per hour.
NASA says second comet could produce up to 30 meteors per hour.
NASA says second comet could produce up to 30 meteors per hour.
NASA says second comet could produce up to 30 meteors per hour.
NASA says second comet could produce up to 30 meteors per hour.
NASA says second comet could produce up to 30 meteors per hour.
NASA says second comet could produce up to 30 meteors per hour.
NASA says second comet could produce up to 30 meteors per hour.
NASA says second comet could produce up to 30 meteors per hour.
The concert will benefit Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation.
