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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.
A man chased a teen on a bike after the teen stole a phone from a woman in front of the south Evanston Jewel-Osco store Friday. He tackled the teen, who kept running, until a Fed Ex delivery driver stopped him and police arrived.
The following information was reported by the Evanston Police Department on Friday, May 17. Where arrests or charges are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
A construction worker who died Thursday morning after he was struck by a falling beam on Northwestern's campus has been identified as Michael Kerr, 57, of the 2400 block of Hart Street in Dyer, IN, according to authorities.
As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.
The Wildkits defeated Loyola 3-0 Tuesday, when pitcher Hunter Bailey threw a complete game no-hitter in his first-ever varsity start.
Pioneer Press reporter Nick Katz passed away last week, the newspaper reports.
Blake Ross, 20, died from multiple gunshot wounds Sunday, May 12, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. He was a former ETHS student and had lived in Evanston, authorities said.
City officials moved one step closer toward enacting legislation to regulate vacation rentals in Evanston Monday night, when aldermen considered an ordinance that would require a special use permit.
Marina Volante died at age 69 on May 2, 2013. She dedicated her life to working with children, teaching Sunday school at two parishes and working with District 65 schools.
Evanston resident Joseph Sullivan died April 30 at age 68. He leaves behind a brother, six nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and nephews.
Members of Evanston's city council, Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, city clerk Rodney Greene and new Evanston Township Supervisor Gary Gaspard were sworn in to new terms Monday night.
Evanston Police charged a Chicago man with robbery after they tracked down a phone he allegedly stole and attempted to resell at a store on the north side, according to police.
Eli Otting keyed a 5-run fifth inning for the Wildkits with a home run to right center field during a game Saturday afternoon.
The following information was reported by the Evanston Police Department on Friday, May 10, 2013. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 honored the winners of the annual Justin Wynn Award at a banquet May 5. The award recognizes two fourth graders from each elementary school.
Celebrate Mother's Day with the special women in your life by indulging in some omelettes, pancakes and mimosas!
The Evanston Township High School boys varsity baseball team defeated Niles North 6-3 Thursday. Evanston is now 22-12 and plays its final regular season game on Saturday at 9:30am at Evanston Stadium.