I come to Patch after working in a wide variety of media environments, with experience in traditional newspaper reporting as well as on the Internet. In the past, I've reported on Chicago's vibrant arts community for the Chicago Journal and done investigative reporting at the Chicago Reporter and org. I graduated in 2009 from Columbia College with a B.A. in Journalism. </b>
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<b>My investigative series on childhood lead poisoning rates in Chicago, published at ChicagoTalks, won a 2009 Peter Lisagor Award from the Chicago Headline Club in the Neighborhood/ Community News category. The series was also a finalist for a 2009 Investigative Reporters and Editors Award.</b>
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In Chicago, I also founded Jettison Media LLC, which publishes the arts and culture magazine Jettison Quarterly where I also serve as editor in chief.
I am very interested in the future of journalism on the Internet and am excited by Patch's hyper-local focus on news in communities across the country. But aside from journalism, my interests also include music, literature, movies and the arts.
I hope to see you all around town. Feel free to shoot me an email about any topic under the sun.
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The Village of Glen Ellyn purchased land at the site of a former Marathon gas station at Five Corners last week and plans to demolish the site to spur further development.
Here's an item from the Glen Ellyn Police blotter.
School District 41 released candidate packets for open Board of Education seats today.
An item from the Glen Ellyn police blotter.
An item from the Glen Ellyn police blotter.
At Tuesday's Village Board meeting, board members listened to residents concerns about flooding at Lake Ellyn and pledged to address the problem quickly.
Members of the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company remember 9-11 and hold vigil at Firehouse 1.
Poochapalooza, at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center Dog Park, turned a day at the park into a day for the dogs.
A ride in "the snorkel" reveals a view of Glen Ellyn from above the treetops.
The Glen Ellyn Fire Company held a sunset vigil Saturday night to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Glen Ellyn Public Library goes to the dogs for Dogs Like Books, Too!
Patch visits the Glen Ellyn Farmers Market on Main Street in search of fresh produce and robots too.
Glen Ellyn police were recognized for increasing DUI arrests last year, but department figures show those numbers have dropped in 2010.
District 87's annual event on Sept. 15 will allow parents to step into their child's school day for a night.
Local Editor Matthew Hendrickson introduces himself to the residents of Glen Ellyn and takes you on a tour of the site.
New Survey Corner portion of village website shows high level of input from residents on a variety of issues.
Here's an item from the Glen Ellyn police blotter.
