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.
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.
Barrington's Wickstrom Ford has won the President's Award 19 consecutive years.
Little Leaders Preschool applications accepted through May 1.
Village president-elect thanks residents for support.
Supt. Tom Leonard notified school community of sad news of death of Nicholas Wardrip, 16.
Elections and other stories Barrington was reading this week.
Elections, road work among top stories this week.
These incidents were among the official reports of the Barrington Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
Supt. Tom Leonard notified school community of sad news of death of Nicholas Wardrip, 16.
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.
Dawson Builders helps build a new home site for Samaritan Counseling Center
Experienced and new volunteers are always welcome.
Duncan E. Nyland honored.
Jenna Orabutt studies abroad through the 'Augustana In Australia' Program.
Hawthorn Woods and Lake Zurich students receive honors.
Students from Lake Zurich, Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods and Long Grove honored.
May 19 event benefits CERT serving Ela Township, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods and Long Grove.
Brian Cygan wants to change the way Americans Exercise; has 12 franchise locations and business is growing.
“That’s the first time you’ll ever hear it, a harmonica talking to his master,” legendary blues radio man Sonny Payne said of Evanston Native Kevin Purcell, who plays heads a band called the Nightburners.
“That’s the first time you’ll ever hear it, a harmonica talking to his master,” legendary blues radio man Sonny Payne, after listening to Kevin Purcell, of the Nightburners.