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.
Rihanna thanked the Barrington students for waiting, but she never actually said "I'm sorry," at the student assembly after arriving three and one-half hours late.
Nine candidates are running for four seats on the Lake Zurich village board.
Nine candidates are running for four seats on the Lake Zurich village board.
Nine candidates are running for four seats on the Lake Zurich village board.
Nine candidates are running for four seats on the Lake Zurich village board.
Good Samaritan at train accident, Rihanna's visit and BHS students doing good deeds are hottest topics this week.
Downtown development, youth football split and eBay scam among hottest stories.
Wait for pop star too long for some, others say it was worth it.
Students at Barrington High School said the wait for the pop star, who was delayed for hours, took too long for some; others say it was worth it.
Wait for pop star too long for some, others say it was worth it.
Barrington High School gymnasium starts to fill for pop star Rihanna's visit.
Barrington High School gymnasium starts to fill for pop star Rihanna's visit.
Winston Churchill’s great grandson visited Barrington this week to deliver an invitation to the prestigious New Year’s Day Parade and Festival.
Ela First notes endorsements.
Tax Reform Party says there is room for improvement.
LZHS Football Coach Dave Profitt says he supports both leagues as long as safety, fun and good coaching are the priorities.
Hough Street School principal says family is incredibly touched by outpouring of support for fifth-grader hit by Metra train in Barrington.
Good Samaritan recalls details of citizens and rescue workers who helped 11-year-old boy hit by a Metra train in Barrington.
Lake County Sheriff’s police say Deer Park business owner sold motorhome, but did not deliver it.
