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?
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Eugene Jones, 18, faces murder and robbery charges in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man.
The officer claims accomodations weren't made so that she could work until her delivery date.
The new location will be at Dundee and Rand roads.
The suspects also tried to use another victim's credit card to buy more than $2,000 worth of merchandise.
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The southeastern Illinois high school was locked down and evacuated Wednesday.
The city is accepting nominations for potential sites for the tech giant's 2nd headquarters.
Marcelino Nunez-Hurtado, 47, had been under surveillance for drug trafficking by federal agents after an informant tipped them off.
Eddie C. Hicks, 68, had been on the run from the FBI for nearly 15 years after fleeing before his federal drug conspiracy trial.
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Chicago firefighters were able to pull in the workers who were hanging from a Michigan Avenue building Tuesday.
The streaming video service sent a clever cease-and-desist letter to The Upside Down's owners, who didn't get permission to use the series.
Public Safety Chief Donald E. Stephens III said Monday his department will handle the case despite demands to call in the feds.
Cassidy D. Pettis was ordered held without bail as authorities continue to investigate other crimes he's suspected in, state police said.
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.
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The Chicago suburb made the 2017 list thanks to its cultural institutions and numerous company headquarters.
Chicago police released a photo of the suspect accused of attacking a woman who was working at the retailer Thursday.
