Hi, I'm a local editor for Patch covering the Barrington and Lake Zurich areas. I am thrilled to contribute to Patch and to be a part of a new era of community news. Throughout my career, I have been a reporter and editor for local newspapers, magazines and various online sites.
After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Columbia College in Chicago, I worked as a reporter and editor in Oak Park and Lake County, Illinois. I was editor in chief for Family Time, a Lake County parenting magazine. As a freelancer, my writing has appeared in the Utne Reader, the Chicago Tribune, the Waukegan News Sun and various online sites. Before embarking on my journalism career, I worked in three national parks out west.
I still love the great outdoors and relax by hiking with my dog, Lily, at Lake County Forest Preserves. I am an active volunteer at my son's school.
Mainstreet Organization of Realtors announces its official support of the United Lake Zurich slate of candidates in the April 9 Consolidated Election. The organization says, “The community will be well served with the election of United Lake Zurich.”
Rich Sustich endorses Tom Poynton, independent candidates.
Barrington boy hit by train released from hospital and doing well, Hough Street School principal reports.
Barrington boy hit by train released from hospital and doing well, Hough Street School principal reports.
Bring everything except household chemicals to recycling sites, April 6-7.
Proceeds of April 12 dinner to fund technology for a high school in Zambia.
A fundraising goal of $70,000 will provide 2-year-old Scarlett with a power wheelchair and a vehicle to transport the chair.
Readers respond to Yelp's top 10 rated restaurants in the Barrington with their own picks that weren't on the list.
These incidents were among the official reports of the Lake Zurich Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
There are six candidates running for four seats on the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 board of education.
Readers respond to Yelp's top 10 rated restaurants in the Lake Zurich area with their own picks that weren't on the list.
TIF debt among budget challenges.
"The Ela First candidates stands out as refreshing opposites."
Lake Zurich village board approved amendment and special use permit allowing Copper Fiddle Distillery to move forward.
Foglia explains YMCA, Ela Township partnership.
Tax Reform Party challenges Ela First.
Lake Zurich High School Choir Director Nick Juknelis shares highlights of trip to the Vatican.
Developer says there is strong interest in office space, but caution among potential tenants due to controversy.
Here's a look at races on the April 9 ballot.
Here's a look at races on the April 9 ballot.