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?
Developers want to build 2 fast food spots at Arlington Heights and Golf Roads, and the village is ready to work out a deal for the lot.
UPDATED: The accusations against the All-Star shortstop were posted on social media Wednesday after his wife claimed he cheated on her.
A federal judge ruled against Colin Collette, who argued he was dismissed after announcing his wedding engagement in 2014.
Helen Ford, 55, was convicted in March of the murder of Gizzell Ford, 8, whose body was found beaten and strangled in 2013.
Although the actor is expected to make a full recovery, the Chicago theater has canceled its production of the one-man play "Pamplona."
Dreonta Deton, 21, is accused of robbing a cellphone store at gunpoint Tuesday before fleeing to a nearby building.
The boys face attempted murder and other felony charges stemming from the shooting Monday in the Lawndale neighborhood.
UPDATED: No officers were injured in Tuesday's incident on the West Side. But It's the 4th time cops have been shot at since Friday.
Charges were still pending Tuesday against the suspects allegedly involved in the shooting Monday night.
UPDATED: No one was hurt in the incident Tuesday, which stemmed from a nearby armed robbery earlier in the day.
UPDATED: Maintenance crews planned to work through the night to clear away Tuesday's accident.
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.
Chicago Fire Department paramedics met the passenger Monday night after the plane landed at O'Hare International Airport.
The 3-day event has a new home at Millennium Park this year. Find out about hours, parking and performances this weekend.
At least 14 students and 10 teachers have been diagnosed with the contagious skin condition since May 18.
Dashonn Maggette, 31, faces attempted murder and other felony charges from Saturday's shooting on the South Side.
The National Weather Service issued the warning, which runs through Tuesday, warning beach-goers to stay out of the water.
The state hasn't seen average gas prices this low to start a summer since another US president was beginning the 1st year of his 1st term.
The conditions around Montrose Beach forced a Chicago police marine unit out of the water Monday.