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.
First ward Ald. and local business owner Judy Fiske is running for her second term on the city council. She stresses the importance of balanced development downtown and protecting the lakefront.
Incumbent Tracy Quattrocki says she would advocate for high academic standards, hiring and retaining quality teachers and improving reading over the summer during the early grades, among other issues.
The owners of Andersonville’s Galleria are opening a second location in Evanston at 1627 Sherman Ave., featuring arts, photography, jewelry, beauty products and more for sale by local vendors.
Management consultant Candance Chow is running for her first term on the District 65 board. Chow stresses the importance of differentiated learning approaches, setting strategic goals and supporting the Inclusion program.
Wilmette's Hotcakes Cafe, 1195 Wilmette Ave., goes all out for the holidays, including St. Patrick's Day. Specials include homemade Irish soda bread, cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and a smoked salmon scrambler.
Current board member Gretchen Livingston advocates for improving student achievement with measurable goals, leveraging relationships with local employers and Northwestern University, and careful stewardship of financial resources.
Doug Holt is running for the District 202 school board. He believes the board should measure its progress toward goals, proceed carefully with the Earned Honors restructuring and collaborate with District 65.
McGaw YMCA CEO Bill Geiger is running for his first term on the District 202 school board. He will advocate for closing the achievement gap, educating students for 21st century demands and collaborating with District 65.
Evanston aldermen unanimously approved an agreement with Presence Behavioral Health to provide a 24-hour crisis line, case management and other mental health services for residents.
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th Ward) announced Monday that the city is "moving forward" with talks to bring the fast food restaurant known for its butter burgers to the Howard-Hartrey Shopping Plaza.
Wet, heavy snow began falling on Evanston around mid-day Tuesday, with snowfall expected to continue overnight. Share your photos from the storm.
All after school activities will be canceled in District 65 on Tuesday, Feb. 26, due to the snowstorm, Supt. Hardy Murphy announced.
Legal experts will explain how to expunge and seal your criminal record during a free session for Cook County residents at the Evanston Public Library on Saturday, March 9.
Legal experts will explain how to expunge and seal your criminal record during a free session for Cook County residents at the Evanston Public Library on Saturday, March 9.
The Northwestern University sophomore drowned in Wilmette Harbor last September. Police say he had a blood alcohol content roughly twice the legal limit for driving.
Artist Richard Halstead unveiled a portrait of former Evanston Mayor Lorraine Morton, 94, before a packed crowd at the civic center Monday. "When you get my age...how many folk have this?" Morton said.
![Portrait of Former Mayor Lorraine Morton Draws Oohs, Aahs [VIDEO]](https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/37693/2013/02/raw/90943e63f4837d25978a93984ce6e2de.jpg)
Legal experts will explain how to expunge and seal your criminal record during a free session at the Evanston Public Library on Saturday, March 9.
Legal experts will explain how to expunge and seal your criminal record during a free session at the Evanston Public Library on Saturday, March 9.
Legal experts will explain how to expunge and seal your criminal record during a free session at the Evanston Public Library on Saturday, March 9.
John Benson, a math teacher at ETHS for more than 30 years, recommends his former student Andy Bezaitis for election to the District 202 board of education. "We need leaders like Andy," Benson writes.
