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.
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Four candidates file for four positions, leaving uncontested race for Ela Area Library trustee election.
Fluffy friends can stay over at library, Jan. 2.
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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.
Rich Sustich will not run for re-election in April; supports Tom Poynton for village president.
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Ladel, a golden retriever, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods has been called to service.
Frozen water was a commodity at the turn-of-the century.
Thirteen candidates file for village seats in April election
Parents, teachers, children and friends of Spencer Loomis School in Hawthorn Woods help decorate the halls for Newtown children's return to school.
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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.
Trees are chipped and used to make trails.
Six Lake County deputies are in training.
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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.
These incidents were among the official reports of the Kildeer and Hawthorn Woods Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.