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.
Wilmette native Elissa Froman died at age 29 of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Friends and coworkers remember her dedication to social justice and her unusual ability to build community in the personal and political spheres.
New Trier High School graduate Elissa Froman died at age 29 of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Friends and coworkers remember her dedication to social justice and her unusual ability to build community in the personal and political spheres.
The following arrest information was provided by the Wilmette Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Wilmette native Elissa Froman died at age 29 of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Friends and coworkers remember her dedication to social justice and her unusual ability to build community in the personal and political spheres.
Police say a 63-year-old Wilmette man agreed to meet, provide alcohol and do various sexual acts with what he believed was a minor girl.
A man placed a handwritten note on the counter at Pizza Hut, 951 Howard St., saying “Give me the money or you are going to die,” police said.
Two people were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries that may have been caused by a knife after a fight erupted in the 1400 block of Scott Avenue, according to police.
An 18-year-old man from neighboring Evanston died last night when the car he was driving lost control and crashed into a tree in the 2900 block of Howard Street, according to police.
An 18-year-old man from Evanston died last night when the car he was driving lost control and crashed into a tree in the 2900 block of Howard Street, according to police.
Two years ago, the city of Evanston issued a permit to Col. James Pritzker to open a bed and breakfast on the lakefront. Now, the billionaire is back with a request to open a second B&B—and some neighbors are upset.
Northwestern University announced Wednesday that Duke University associate coach Chris Collins will take over as head men’s basketball coach for the Wildcats next year.
Two people were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries that may have been caused by a knife after a fight erupted in the 1400 block of Scott Avenue, according to police.
Two people were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries that may have been caused by a knife after a fight erupted in the 1400 block of Scott Avenue, according to police.
One person was killed and four people were critically injured after a car crash in the 2900 block of Howard Street in neighboring Evanston late Thursday evening.
The space between Everest Burger and Dunkin' Donuts in Hubbard Woods Plaza is currently empty. What would you like to see move in?
The Junior League of Evanston-North Shore's annual "Designer Kitchens" tour features six noteworthy residential kitchens in Wilmette and Winnetka.
The following arrest information was provided by the Wilmette Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Northwestern University announced Wednesday that Duke University associate coach Chris Collins will take over as head men’s basketball coach for the Wildcats next year.
Cody Modeer, co-owner of Evanston’s Ward Eight wine bar, was listed as one of 30 young culinary rising stars in Chicago by Zagat.
Cook County's bomb squad investigated a suspicious-looking device on top of a sewer cap in the 1600 block of Pitner Street that turned out to be a retail security tag.
