I was raised in a northern suburb of Chicago, and now find it bittersweet that I help cover the towns and counties in and around the one I grew up in. I miss the area so very much, every day. In 2013, I moved to the Indianapolis area after graduating from Indiana University-Bloomington in May 2013. I grew up watching mainstream media play a major role in my father's nearly 20-year career as a sports medicine professional in the NFL. I knew before heading off to IU I was going to study journalism and communication.
I had two incredible internship opportunities I took full advantage of before my senior year- Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee/Communications team member (Dec. 2011 to Feb. 2012), and WBBM CBS Chicago newsroom intern (June to Aug. 2012). I learned and experienced more than I thought I would before graduation, and knew my passion for building a relationship with others and hearing their stories was something I had to continue to feed. Flash forward to graduation, I wasn't going to put my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism to waste, as I accepted and started an Associate Producer job at WRTV Indianapolis in June 2013. But I wanted much more than that- I wanted to be the person choosing and reporting content. That's when I applied for a digital reporter role at Gannett's The Star Press in Muncie, Ind. As the company's Trends and Social Scene Reporter, I brought daily events, trends, and feel-good stories to Muncie and Delaware County community members. The creative freedom and fun I felt each day was immeasurable. But with the responsibility of a newspaper in addition to a website comes challenges, as this world is going digital. I had to look elsewhere, and told myself the next and only step for me in news (and my journalism interests) was everything digital- web, apps, social media sites, and daily email alerts. That's where the news is, every minute of every day. Here I am at Patch!
I've already made my husband (Anthony), family, and friends download the app and subscribe to my newsletter. I have to make sure they stay in the loop 24/7. Anthony and I were married on Dec. 16, 2017 and we moved into our home in a north suburb of Indianapolis during June 2017. Fun fact; my husband, myself and our puppy all have December birthdays, so December and the Christmas season are our absolute favorite time of the year and the reason why we chose a December wedding date (which is also my husband's birthday).
I couldn't be more excited or fortunate to be living in one of my Patch cities, (Fishers), but during the three years prior, I had an Indianapolis zip code. I've worked in downtown Indy, and spend multiple days or evenings a week in Carmel.
Whether working, always decorating and cleaning the house, taking care of our Siberian Husky puppy "Bane," going to weddings (we're at that age where so many friends and young family members are getting married), hanging out with family and friends, baking, taking Orangetheory Fitness classes, watching or attending football or basketball games, or taking in as many new restaurants as I can, I'm always on the go. I enjoy trying (and hearing) new things and points of views.
These cities, people, and places north of Indianapolis have my full attention and heart for years to come, and I enjoy hearing why others may feel the same.
Report said a McHenry County judge found the argument about a salt emergency to be insufficient, and should be resolved within township.
According to report, police said three staff members at South Elgin HS were sent to hospital after altercation between two students.
According to report, this man was found not guilty of setting a homeless woman on fire after she refused to have sex with him in 2014.
According to report, the purse lost by student in the 1950s was found by workers while they were doing construction for a new school.
The sheriff's office said the man reportedly battered the victim while she was holding a small child inside the home.
Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department said damage from the fire is estimated to be $10,000.
According to Chicago police, the persons of interested were reported to be in the area where the Jan. 29 crime took place.
Murders of Abby Williams and Libby German in Delphi area remain unsolved two years later, but authorities, family remain hopeful.
Pair from Allen County charged with intent to distribute narcotics into Indiana correctional facilities, U.S. Attorney's Office reported.
Here is when Keep Fishers Beautiful's 2019 Day of Service will be held, plus information for more city beautification events.
Elders of Harvest Bible Chapel release statement on the Feb. 12 firing of the church network's founder and senior pastor, James MacDonald.
The Lake Zurich Police Department shared video of fiery crash, warning about the dangers of drinking and driving.
Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Andrew Gasser filed a motion in court Feb. 12, declaring a salt shortage emergency.
According to report, court records show six previous DUI charges for McHenry man.
According to police, a person in a car pointed a handgun at another person in the area Sunday, leading to the arrest of two Elgin men.
This local guide to Valentine's Day 2019 includes plenty of romantic fun, gifts and restaurant deals.
A $25 Valentine's Sponsorship Gift in honor or memory of someone special will help fund daily care of a sponsored shelter pet.
The list from Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, the top 100 and the top 250 hospitals in America, including several in Illinois.
Batavia Police Dept. encourage parents to talk to their children about “stranger danger” and what to do if approached by a stranger.
Two teens have been charged with first-degree murder in the Feb. 1 Norway Lane death of a man who the sheriff's office said lived nearby.
