I’m a lifelong resident of the Northwest suburbs, and I completed my journalism degree at Columbia College in Chicago in 2009. While attending school I interned at Community Media Workshop, a nonprofit organization that connects nonprofit communicators with media professionals.
For the past three years I’ve enjoyed covering government, education, science, business, the arts and community news for a number of publications including <i>ChicagoTalks</i>, <i>Printing News</i>, <i>Appolicious</i> and <i>Patch</i>.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, music and cooking for my family and friends.
Des Plaines city council is set to discuss waiving permit fees for repairs related to flood damage at its next meeting.
First responders learned how to record video to document flood damage in Des Plaines recently.
A team of about a dozen emergency management workers surveyed some of the residences damaged most by the flood in Des Plaines this week.
FEMA and other government agencies surveyed the flood damage in Des Plaines on Tuesday, the Daily Herald reported.
The 84-year-old frame shop closed its doors at the end of March, according to a letter from the former business owner.
Des Plaines Police Commander Mike Kozak submitted his resignation letter last week, the Daily Herald reported.
With more than a dozen flavors of yogurt and approximately 40 toppings to choose from, customers have a variety of options to fill their cups at Yourgurt in Park Ridge, which opened for business Monday.
Flood control projects along the Des Plaines River were planned more than 25 years ago, the Daily Herald reported, but delays and bureaucratic red tape have slowed their construction.
Chicago police arrested a Des Plaines man this week after authorities stated he accepted a package with marijuana, the Chicago Tribune reported.
A bone marrow drive will be held at Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, 1170 N. River Road in Des Plaines, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 28.
The Des Plaines River near Des Plaines is at flood stage 7.13 feet, according to the National Weather Service.
Portions of Rand, River, Central and Golf roads were closed on Thursday.
More than 300 flood cleanup kits began to be distributed by Red Cross volunteers on Wednesday, according to the City of Des Plaines.
The man was helping people in his kayak before the boat overturned, according to the Des Plaines Fire Department.
Portions of Rand, River and Central roads remained closed on Wednesday.
Additional rain is not expected to cause a renewed rise on the Fox and Des Plaines rivers, the National Weather Service stated, but it may prolong existing high water levels.
A suspect ran on foot from near Harry Caray's, and police are searching a parking garage floor by floor.
North Elementary School in Des Plaines will reopen on Wednesday.
Oakton Community College will remain closed due to flooding in Des Plaines, according to a spokesperson.
