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.
Midwest is in a snow drought; check out stats that show probability of snow on Christmas. Shocker: Records show it hardly ever snows much on Christmas Day.
The Midwest is in a snow drought; check out stats that show probability of snow on Christmas.
Police seek information; cash award may be available.
A preliminary plan to close two fire stations and build a new site is being considered.
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Check out this guide and take the kids to visit Santa Claus.
Midwest is in a snow drought; check out stats that show probability of snow on Christmas.
Chicagoland news to talk about: Illinois legislators among best paid in the country.
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Ann Maine and Linda Pedersen retain leadership on the Lake County Forest Preserve board.
DiPiero’s Ristorante in Lake Zurich offers warm ambiance and signature Italian food.
Key priorities: Fiscal discipline, extend Route 53.
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Deputy village clerk will head to sunny Florida for retirement.
The supermodel mom partnered with Patch and the American Red Cross to distribute items Dec. 2.
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Cancelled: Benefit for Ryland Kollar will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at Lake Zurich American Legion.
A Lake County Sheriff's Deputy was hurt in the struggle to capture escapee.
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