Karlie grew up in the woods of Starved Rock State Park. She learned to read with copies of Star and Globe magazines at her grandparents' house. Inspired, Karlie started her print career in grade school--contributing drawings and poetry to the kids' section of the local newspaper--and never stopped.
Karlie covered school events and waxed nostalgic about The Golden Girls as a high school journalist; then helmed the editing desk of her community college paper and churned out the school's press releases for two years. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Journalism, focusing on magazine and online coverage. Upon graduation, Karlie had contributed news stories to ChicagoTalks and the LaSalle Daily NewsTribune, and wrote a regular opinion column for The Times in Ottawa, IL. She has detailed cultural events for Flavorpill Chicago and A.V. Club Chicago. She is proud to have collaborated with fellow Columbia students on an investigative news package about the General Assembly Scholarships, which won awards from the Chicago Headline Club and Society of Professional Journalists.
Karlie joined Patch in June 2010 and helped build Lisle Patch from the ground up. She's making her first long-term leap out of state lines as the new editor for Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch.
In her spare time, Karlie still indulges in celebrity rags. She loves music, frequenting antique and resale shops, wandering the Arboretum and spending time with her kid sister.
The former LensCrafters building at 10275 Watson Rd. has been leased, but no business license applications have been submitted to Sunset Hills yet. What do you think would be the best use for this building?
The Sunland Inc. plant that distributes products to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Target and others is linked to Salmonella contamination that made at least 41 people ill in 20 states.
A portion of the costs for the $511,315 truck will be paid through a federal grant.
Enjoy food and games (and Santa Claus, of course) with Crestwood's Parks and Recreation staff. Tickets are available through Dec. 7.
The Teachers’ Lounge made its jump to Ronnie's Plaza after five years in business.
Crestwood and Sunset Hills police reports through Nov. 19.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
The Sunset Hills pub, co-owned by actor John Goodman, is switching owners after 16 years in business. Don't worry, the fried pickles are staying.
Four local authors, including two from Sunset Hills, will be signing books at the Gravois Bluffs Walgreens in Fenton this Saturday.
The fast food chicken joint got the OK from the Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen on Tuesday. It will be the eighth location for the chain in St. Louis.
Crestwood Commons, which houses Gordman's and Best Buy, has another 50,000 sq. ft. still available for lease.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
Last-minute Thanksgiving recipes, including non-turkey and vegetarian options.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
Sunset Hills aldermen will not discuss the topics until at least December.
Beat the leaftover turkey blues and think beyond the sandwich with casseroles, turnovers and salads.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
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