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Opposition Mounts to Harley Clarke Mansion Sale
The city of Evanston is considering a $1.2 million bid for the mansion and 2.5-acre lakefront property.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
- Evanston, IL
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.
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Regional Police Report: Convicted Killer Caught with Gun in Evanston; Fire Causes $1M in Damage;
The following police-related items were taken from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.
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What's Your Favorite Scoop in Evanston?
Tell us where you're celebrating National Ice Cream Day this Sunday.
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Beauty Contestant Battles PTSD, Pancakes for Patriots and More
See what your neighbors are saying on Patch.
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Sunday Comic: Governor Quinn Gives Wakeup Call to State Lawmakers
Most Illinois residents don't have much sympathy for the legislators who have had their salaries suspended.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
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Man Snoozes While Car Burns, $3K Dog Stolen
A look at weird crimes in the north Chicago suburbs.
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Thief Asks to Borrow Phone, Then Runs Off
The following information was reported by the Evanston Police Department on Friday, July 19, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
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Family Displaced By Fire On Laurel
Evanston firefighters extinguished a blaze in the first story of a home at 1830 Laurel Ave. Thursday night. No one was injured.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
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Thief Swipes TV From Porch
The following information was reported by the Evanston Police Department on Thursday, July 18, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
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Police: Woman Shot In Leg On Darrow
Evanston police are investigating a shooting that took place in the 1700 block of Darrow Avenue around 2:40 a.m. Thursday morning.
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Police Seek Help Identifying Suspected iPhone Thief
Police have released surveillance photos of a man suspected of stealing an iPhone 5 on the CTA platform at Noyes Street early Tuesday morning.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
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Evanston Mother of Slain Teen Protests Zimmerman Verdict
Carolyn Murray, whose son, Justin, was shot and killed last year, wore a hoodie to Monday night's city council meeting in protest of Zimmerman's acquittal.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
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Ex-Employee Steals Dealer Plate
The following information was reported by the Evanston Police Department on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
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Heat Index of 105 Predicted in Evanston Thursday, Friday
The city has issued a heat advisory in Evanston from Wednesday through Friday.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
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PHOTOS: Baby Ducks Hatch Atop Evanston Rooftop
Ducklings take their first steps on top of a West Evanston building.
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Aldermen OK $1.1 Million For Credit-Card Reading Meters
City council members approved a contract with Duncan Solutions to replace all Evanston parking meters with meters or pay stations capable of reading credit cards.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
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Woman Slashes Tires On Howard
This information was reported by the Evanston Police Department on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
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September 24, 2012 Evanston Police Blotter
This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
