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Obituary: Evanston Poverty Lawyer William Kolen, 55
William "Bill(y)" A. Kolen died at age 55 on June 5, 2013. He worked as a poverty lawyer for 30 years and was a lifelong member of the Skokie Men's Club.
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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Robber Demands Phone at Gas Station
The following information was reported by the Evanston Police Department on Tuesday, June 3, 2013. Where arrests are included it does not indicate a conviction.
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ETHS Senior Tiaira Scott Pins Boys, Wins Wrestling Championships
Tiaira Scott, 18, is a three-time Illinois state wrestling champion and recently won a national championship in freestyle wrestling.
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Body Found in Wilmette Being Investigated as Homicide
Police are investigating the death of a 20-year-old Highland Park man whose body was found with signs of "obvious trauma" in Wilmette Monday night.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
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Blood Drive Thursday Honors Evanston Firefighter With Cancer
A blood drive will be held Thursday, June 6, by the Palatine Fire Department to honor Evanston Firefighter/Paramedic Gary Hicks, who is battling cancer.
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Air Conditioner Bursts Into Flames On Sheridan Square
Evanston firefighters extinguished an air conditioner that caught fire Monday afternoon in the 600 block of Sheridan Square.
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Evanston Teen Charged With Burglary
The following information was reported by the Evanston Police Department on Monday, June 3, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
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Waiting for Breast Biopsy Results
Patch columnist Christine Wolf waits for more information about a questionable lump in her right breast.
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Evanston Police Arrest Skokie Man With Loaded Gun, Cocaine
Evanston police charged a 36-year-old Skokie man with multiple felonies after they found a loaded gun, cocaine and cannabis in his car.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
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DNA Evidence From 1992 Led to Murder Charges Today
Evanston police say good evidence collection combined with improved DNA technology helped lead to an arrest in the grisly 1992 stabbing of Deeondra Dawson.
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Evanston: June 20 Deadline to Opt-Out of Electric Aggregation Program
Residential and small commercial retail customers will have the right to “opt-out” of the aggregation program without penalty or a cancellation fee.
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Police: Purse Swiped From Stroller
The following information was reported by the Evanston Police Department on Friday, May 31, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
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'We've Seen a Suspicious Area On Your Mammogram'
When a routine mammogram reveals a questionable mass, Patch columnist Christine Wolf starts typing.
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Police: Man Shot In Leg On Emerson
Evanston police say a 45-year-old man was shot in the leg around 2 a.m. Saturday, June 1, in the 2000 block of Emerson Street.
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Was the Baseball Team Fairly Punished After 'Sexting' Scandal?
Were officials fair in canceling the baseball season on the eve of the playoffs?
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
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Roycemore Headmaster Retires After 44 Years
Roycemore School's Joe Becker retired this year after 37 years as head of school and seven years as a teacher.
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Ayla's Original's Re-Opens With New Look, Same Extensive Bead Selection
Ayla's Originals is re-opening with a whole new look after 17 years at 1511 Sherman Ave. in Evanston.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
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Andy's 'Jackhammer' Frozen Custard Tastes Like PB & J, Benefits Evanston150
Andy's Frozen Custard debuts the "Evanston150," a cold dessert that tastes like PB & J with a crunch.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
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Police: Teen Car Burglar Caught in the Act
A 17-year-old Evanston man is charged with burglary after he was caught tampering with a car in west Evanston, according to police.
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