I was bitten with the journalism bug as a teenager in South Florida, working on my high school newspaper, and I still haven't been cured of it. In fact, it's an exciting time for journalism, and I'm glad to be contributing to it.
A journalism graduate of Indiana University, I've worked in a variety of roles at newspapers and magazines for more than a decade. I started as a sports copy editor and page designer for the Indianapolis Star before moving on to the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune as its arts and entertainment editor. Before joining Patch, I was the managing editor for MKE, a free weekly entertainment magazine in Milwaukee that I helped launch.
It's in my free time that I let my guard down, and my inner geek comes out. I'm a huge movie buff and think comic books are an underrated artform. Also, I love reading up on scientific and technological advances in the pages of Wired and New Scientist. Does that make me a nerd, too?
UPDATED: The penny-per-ounce tax means consumers will pay extra for sweetened beverages. Find out what drinks fall under that definition.
The 54-year-old man was charged with teasing a police animal after an incident outside Wrigley Field during the Crosstown Classic.
The 54-year-old man was charged with teasing a police animal after an incident during the Crosstown Classic.
Notices from Ahlgrim, Smith Corcoran, Glueckert, Lauterburg-Oehler and Shalom Memorial Park funeral homes.
Notices from Ahlgrim, Smith Corcoran, Glueckert, Lauterburg-Oehler and Shalom Memorial Park funeral homes.
The 25-year-old South Side man is accused of brandishing a gun in front of the department's Bronzville offices in the threatening video.
The West Garfield Park man was arrested with the weapon Saturday. He has been on parole for a 2013 conviction since August 2016.
Cubs co-owner Tom Ricketts said the gesture was to help "lift the public burden" the fan has endured since the infamous 2003 foul ball game.
Christie, whose son works for the Brewers, confronted the fan after he called the elected official a hypocrite during Sunday's game.
Investigators want help ID'ing the suspect accused of breaking in to a village home last week while a child was still inside.
The awkward face-to-face jawing happened after the fan called the elected official a hypocrite during Sunday's game in Milwaukee.
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UPDATED: The decision Friday was unclear on a start date for the penny-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks. It originally was July 1.
The Wiener Circle in Chicago will be sponsoring giveaways and other activities Friday as part of the announcement.
More than 100 firefighters responded to the fire Thursday morning on the Northwest Side.
Bystanders rescued the infant who slipped out of her stroller and onto the Blue Line tracks Thursday morning.
UPDATED: An hourslong incident Thursday ended with no one in custody after a SWAT team searched a house for a shooting suspect.
The art project involving 4 helium-filled, pig-shaped balloons was blocked by the city, but the proposal could take off in 2018.
