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.
CLPD notified the district it was initiating an investigation into the school's head girls soccer coach and chemistry teacher, Jay Mueller.
The McHenry County Conservation District Police said the man was found dead in rural Harvard without an ID.
Adam Morris was sentenced on charges of first degree murder, burglary, armed robbery and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
Mary Summerwill, 53, died from cranial injuries from a baseball bat attack March 24, according to authorities.
The approval came at the end of a special board meeting, after around 2 years of planning and at least 2 meetings each since December.
Buffalo Grove parents are voicing their concerns about school bus safety due to other drivers after mom captures bus stop video.
Patrick Milton delivered heroin to a woman on or about Aug. 30, 2017, who then delivered heroin to a man, resulting in the man's death.
Two Scottish Highland cows — bulls, actually — were reunited with their owners after a brief search, the sheriff's office said.
The 57,000-square-foot building will have 76 off-street parking spaces, a drive-up window, a variety of meeting areas, and more.
An autopsy is being scheduled for a 23-year-old male killed in a May 12 crash in Beach Park, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Old theater space in Libertyville, housing Dancenter North studio, could be converted to several apartments, report said.
This summer, the shop's new café spots will open inside Des Plaines Metra train station and Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin.
The new café spots will open inside the Des Plaines Metra train station and inside the Gail Borden Public Library this summer.
This summer, the shop's new café spots will open inside Des Plaines Metra train station and Gail Borden Public Library in downtown Elgin.
Reports said the Minnesota buyer mailed the seller a check from a bank in Georgia, which raised his suspicions.
Discussions about DCFS are at the forefront of what needs to be changed in order for tragedies like AJ's to be prevented.
Mourning helped the village become 'one of the safest communities of its size' in the U.S. thanks to its lowest-recorded crime rate.
The 2019 National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners were announced Wednesday. See winners from Grayslake, Lake Zurich and Hawthorn Woods.
The 2019 National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners were announced Wednesday. See winners from Batavia, St. Charles and Hoffman Estates.
The 2019 National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners were announced Wednesday. See winners from across several Cook County villages and cities.
