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.
Police said they had just responded to a domestic incident when two men drove off with the 3-year-old and struck multiple other vehicles.
Police said they had just responded to a domestic incident when two men drove off with the 3-year-old and struck multiple other vehicles.
The flamingo's leg was reportedly broken in the incident on Monday.
Police said the person in the photo knocked on the door, and fired a handgun at the house after the homeowner opened the door.
Plainfield firefighters responded to a fire in the 15600 block of Benson Avenue Tuesday evening.
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The three-day Memorial Day weekend will be a busy one on the nation’s highways. Here’s the best time to get out of Chicago.
The Montgomery Beautification Committee wants to see how you add curb appeal.
Free movies and concerts, plus more summer fun in Romeoville.
Watch "Incredibles 2" and The Greatest Showman" on an inflatable screen for free.
The local car show is every Tuesday through August. Plus: the start of Movies in the Park, Concerts in the Park and the farmers market.
The event will feature a reading of the names on the memorial in Towns Square, plus music from the Yorkville Middle School Band.
Dressbarn is shutting down after nearly 60 years. The company currently has 650 stores, including 27 in Illinois.
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The third annual event returns to Romeoville on Sunday.
The village will host a four-day carnival and a Memorial Day commemoration.
The parade steps off from Ira Jones school and ends in Settlers' Park.
The 8th annual event benefits area veterans.
More than 2,000 pounds of Vienna Beef franks have been recalled in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
More than 2,000 pounds of Vienna Beef franks have been recalled in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
