Erin has been a journalist for more than a decade, as well as a dabbler in fiction writing. With experience as a reporter for Suburban Life and Elgin Courier News, Erin has been working with Patch as a reporter and guest editor since early 2011.
In her free time, Erin loves reading and writing (but hates arithmetic with a passion).
Elzbieta Plackowska, 40, was indicted on 10 counts of first-degree murder for the alleged stabbing deaths of her 7-year-old son Justin and 5-year-old Olivia Dworakowski.
Lisle VFW Post 5696 is one of four nonprofits competing for $25,000 in Foundation’s Aprons in Action Program. The winner will compete for an additional $250,000 in contest finale.
Massage Envy Spa of Shorewood was nominated for the Ovation to Business Award by Gary Thiakos, a client of the business since they first opened.
Take a shot at this week's prize of a great big load of Patch gear.
Peter Facinelli will host screenings of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 in Woodridge and Naperville this weekend.
During autumn, when deer are breeding, it is the time when the risk of accidents with deer are most common.
DuPage County—once a Republican stronghold—saw several Democratic victories on Election Day, leaving the GOP to question the impact of redistricting.
After his loss to Tammy Duckworth in the Nov. 6 election, former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh is open to a run for Illinois governor, the Huffington Post is reporting.
Here's an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on Nov. 12.
DuPage County judge orders psychiatric exam for Naperville babysitter Elzbieta Plackowska.
Items accepted include electronics, small appliances and rechargeable batteries.
The Fox Valley Park District Police and Public Safety Department has to comply with 188 standards in order to gain accreditation status.
He was also issued a citation for no insurance.
The Veterans Mobile Medical Unit travels throughout the Chicago land area to bring health care services and information to area veterans.
The library's architects will show proposed building plans and seek feedback during the meeting.
Children can visit and get their pictures taken with Santa.
The event will include the Troy Swing Choir singing carols.
Local counseling organization providing free "healing sessions" for those who knew Olivia Dworakowski and Justin Plackowska.
A survey is being taken to get public input on whether drivers would like to see the median as an extra lane of traffic and whether they'd be willing to pay for the convenience.
Here's an item from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotter on Nov. 10.
