I knew I wanted to be a writer at a young age, and never dreamed of doing anything else. My love of writing was born when a grade-school teacher encouraged me to try my hand at fiction. I took her advice, but quickly gave up make-believe stories for the real thing.
I got involved with my high school newspaper before double majoring in journalism and English.
I graduated in 2002 and landed my first newspaper job within six months. I spent eight years at The Enterprise newspaper in Plainfield, where I developed my passion for community journalism.
When a coworker pointed me in the direction of Patch.com, I jumped at the chance to be part of the future of local news.
The United States crossed a milestone on Monday with more than 10,000 American deaths from the new coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins.
A man and woman in their 50s found dead Thursday have since tested negative for the virus, according to officials.
Illinois now has more than 8,900 coronavirus cases and 210 deaths.
We’re publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Shorewood businesses. Here’s how to get listed.
Married couple die hours apart | 15 health dept employees sick | Star Wars Day axed | Veteran cop dies | Messages of Love | Sox legend dies
The governor once again lashed out at the federal government, then announced a new statewide initiative.
Nearly 300,000 Illinoisans have filed for unemployment benefits since March 21. Nationwide, 6.6M filed for unemployment in the last week.
Hospital ordered to take inmates | Church usher dies | School donates Lysol wipes | Caterer feeds those in need | Cubs/Cardinals London axed
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Illinois' coronavirus stay-at-home order will be extended through the end of April.
Easter is less than two weeks away, and while we're social distancing, kids can still have some fun "finding" eggs.
Music star dies weeks after IL show | Macy's furlough's employees | Inmate dies | Instacart strike | State trooper honored after death
Macy’s announced Monday it will furlough the majority of its workers during the coronavirus crisis.
Gov. Pritzker gave an update Monday on efforts to boost the state's health care capacity as Illinois announced 461 more coronavirus cases.
The virus is projected to kill more than 81,000 people nationwide, based on calculations by a Seattle-based health statistics center.
Illinois now has more than 5,000 coronavirus cases.
After weeks of urging Trump to invoke the Defense Production Act, Pritzker was pleased the president has finally done so.
The news comes as all Illinois Secretary of State offices and driver service facilities are closed through at least April.
Most Illinois residents can expect a direct payment, while unemployment is beefed up and extended. Here's what it could mean for you.
If everyone in Kendall County adheres to social distancing, coronavirus may not peak until late summer, according to a recent analysis.
