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.
Hearing the news that the President Obama is pushing for a military strike on Syria, two Northwestern students in Jordan say it feels “a lot more personal.”
My Fox Chicago featured Principal Marcus Campbell and 140 Evanston Township High School Students representing various athletic teams and extracurricular clubs.
Most also believe Syrian government will not be weakened by a U.S. airstrike.
Evanston’s new store opened with much fanfare at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at 1211 Chicago Ave.
"Don't be shy," called store employees, as they handed out leis to the new Evanston store's first customers Friday morning.
"If you are what you eat, I am Trader Joe's," said Scott Ogawa, the first in line at the new store at 1211 Chicago Ave. in Evanston
See how the site at 1211 Chicago Ave. took shape since demolition began in November 2012.
The following information was reported by Evanston Police on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
Evanston police are searching for a large dog that reportedly attacked a much smaller dog Monday. The smaller dog had to be euthanized due to its injuries.
Find out if your Greek yogurt has been recalled.
Mayor Rybak unveiled a new ad campaign to draw the Chicago-area LGBT community to get married in Minneapolis, calling the Windy City the “second city in human rights.”
As the president and Congress debate another military move in the Middle East, we ask how the idea of a U.S. strike hits home with you. Take the Patch Poll.
Medalists were Evan Ter Molen (ETHS) and Connor Dore (WYHS), both of whom shot 1 under par 35’s.
She wants more information on the scope and efficacy of any attack. U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, whose district is just to the north, is also considering his decision carefully.
The human services committee is expected to discuss the future of the lakefront property at 2603 Sheridan Rd. during a public meeting Monday, Sept. 16.
Weekend events include a free movie screening in Dawes Park and the "Boosterpalooza" to benefit ETHS athletics and activities.
