I have worked for Patch as a local editor since September 2010, when I launched the Northbrook Patch site. I ran that site until taking over as editor in Evanston in May 2012.
I have been involved with the news business since age 12, when my first job was stuffing papers (folding the arts section into the news section, which came separately) for a local newsstand in my hometown. Within a year, I was promoted to selling them on the street, where my biggest sales day coincided with the impeachment of Bill Clinton.
I attended college at the University of Chicago, where I majored in English and wrote for the school newspaper, The Maroon. I went on to earn a master of science degree from the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University.
While in New York, I covered community news for the weekly Our Town, in addition to writing for the alternative weekly New York Press.
Following graduation, I spent two years in St. Louis, working full-time as associate editor for the weekly newspaper Ladue News while freelancing for the West End Word.
The information in this police blotter was reported by Evanston Police on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
Three starters return from a 27-4 team that fell one win short of a trip to the Illinois High School Association state finals.
The city's site plan appearance and review committee is considering a special request permit for a B&B at 1722 Judson Ave.
The city is seeking residents' opinions on how it can improve biking in Evanston.
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Cook County Sheriff's police are monitoring the area of Washington School after a man reportedly approached a girl at recess.
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The information in this blotter was reported by Evanston Police on Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
Cook County Sheriff's police are monitoring the area of Washington School after a man reportedly approached a girl at recess.
A Chicago Tribune survey ranks the top employers in the Chicago area.
A Chicago Tribune survey ranks the top employers in the Chicago area.
The information in this blotter was reported by Glenview Police between Friday, Nov. 15, and Monday, Nov. 18. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
The nation's first "net-zero energy" retail store is expected to generate as much energy as it uses, if not more.
Kids are invited to take a ride on the "Polar Express" from Glenview to Libertyville and back, which includes an appearance by Santa.
Glenview trustees are considering a proposal from a Hindu Temple hoping to open a 37,200-square-foot property at 3623 West Lake Ave.
Andrew Bokelman, 26, tried to save State Trooper James Sauter after Bokelman fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed his truck into Sauter's patrol car.
Evan Benz sends a message of hope to his family in the Philippines while building community here in Evanston.
The library's proposed 2014 budget includes a property tax increase of $528,883, which will make the city's total property tax levy increase about 1.25 percent.
The information in this blotter was reported by Evanston Police on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
