Evanston|News|
New Homes For Sale in Evanston This Week
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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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Glenview, IL|News|
See How North Shore Towns Are Voting on Assault Weapons
Map guide: Red - bans. Blue - regulates. Yellow - no actions yet, Evanston will likely vote on the matter July 8.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Would-Be Speaker Thieves Run Away
The following information was reported by Evanston Police on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus in Evanston
The first batch of mosquitoes to test positive for the virus was collected Friday, June 28, according to the city’s health department.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Mixed-use Development Aims to Revitalize East Central Street
A four-story, 80-unit apartment building called Central Station is looking to fill 10,700 square feet of storefront along east Central Street.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
New Owner Plans $6M Renovation of Hilton Orrington
A new owner of the Hilton Orrington in downtown Evanston is planning $6 million worth of upgrades and renovation, according to a press release.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Two Arrested On Drug Charges
The following information was reported by the Evanston Police Department on Monday, July 1, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Glenview Man, 26 Died After Falling On CTA Tracks at Howard
A man in his 20s fell to his death around 7:30 p.m. at the Howard Street CTA station.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Evanston Poverty Lawyer, 55, Dedicated Life to Others
Bill Kolen, a poverty lawyer with the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago [LAF], died at age 55 on June 5, 2013.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Evanston Man Charged With Sexual Assault
The following information was reported by Evanston Police on Friday, June 28, 2013. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Lilac Time in Evanston, North Shore Restaurant Guide and More
Best of the Blogs: This Week's Top Reads
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Should Evanston Sell the Harley-Clarke Mansion?
See what your neighbors are saying about the proposed sale of the Harley-Clarke Mansion, and share your opinion in the comments.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Regional Police Report: Dog Starved to Death and More
Representatives Schneider, Schakowsky and Duckworth seek immediate action to reverse increase.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Summer Project: Create Secret Garden, Fort, or Treehouse for Your Kids
Secret hideaways can create some of the best summer memories for kids, creating a hidden place to read a book, write secret messages, play, and imagine.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Evanston Gun Buyback Takes Place Saturday
Several community organizations and the city of Evanston are teaming up to co-sponsor a gun buyback program June 29, at St. Nicholas Church.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Moody's Downgrades Evanston Rating Due to Pension Debt
Moody's announced Friday that it has downgraded the city of Evanston's general obligation debt rating from Aaa to Aa1.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Car Burglar Picks The Wrong Car
Police arrested an 18-year-old Evanston man after a security guard found the teen inside his car with the glove box open, then detained the teen until police arrived.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Thieves Steal Phone, Wallet
The following information was reported by Evanston Police on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
100 Years of Women's Suffrage: What Does it Mean to You?
This summer marks one century since Illinois granted women the right to vote, thanks in part to Evanston lawyer Catherine McCulloch.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
