I have worked for Patch as a local editor since September 2010, when I launched the Northbrook Patch site. I ran that site until taking over as editor in Evanston in May 2012.
I have been involved with the news business since age 12, when my first job was stuffing papers (folding the arts section into the news section, which came separately) for a local newsstand in my hometown. Within a year, I was promoted to selling them on the street, where my biggest sales day coincided with the impeachment of Bill Clinton.
I attended college at the University of Chicago, where I majored in English and wrote for the school newspaper, The Maroon. I went on to earn a master of science degree from the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University.
While in New York, I covered community news for the weekly Our Town, in addition to writing for the alternative weekly New York Press.
Following graduation, I spent two years in St. Louis, working full-time as associate editor for the weekly newspaper Ladue News while freelancing for the West End Word.
The information in this blotter was reported by Glenview Police on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
The information in this blotter was reported by Evanston Police on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
Brian Hansen, who was born in Evanston and grew up in Glenview, stopped by the Northbrook Speed Skating Club Tuesday before heading to Sochi.
Brian Hansen, who was born in Evanston and grew up in Glenview, stopped by the Northbrook Speed Skating Club Tuesday before heading to Sochi.
The nonprofit's method of evaluating dogs for adoptability has come under fire after city officials learned that the number of dogs euthanized between 2010 and 2012 ranged from 34 to 47 percent.
A 25-year-old Northbrook man reportedly sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl at a birthday party.
A 25-year-old Northbrook man reportedly sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl at a birthday party.
Alexis Maxwell, 21, is a junior majoring in psychology. "I know how to lead in a sneaky way," she told CBS.
Alexis Maxwell, 21, is a junior majoring in psychology. "I know how to lead in a sneaky way," she told CBS.
Brian Hansen, who was born in Evanston and grew up in Glenview, stopped by the Northbrook Speed Skating Club Tuesday before heading to Sochi.
Brian Hansen, who was born in Evanston and grew up in Glenview, stopped by the Northbrook Speed Skating Club Tuesday before heading to Sochi.
Evanston police will review applications all applications made by residents of the city.
The information in this blotter was reported by Evanston Police on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
See 'Shrek The Musical' at Northwestern, learn about Native American storytelling and celebrate the life of poet Robert Burns with haggis and Scotch.
Take the kids to a shadow puppet show, hear an award-winning jazz pianist or donate blood at Temple Beth-El.
Alexis Maxwell, 21, is a junior majoring in psychology. "I know how to lead in a sneaky way," she told CBS.
The information in this blotter was reported by Glenview Police on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
Police officers and firefighters will have access to live video feed from cameras installed in public areas throughout the school.
The information in this blotter was reported by Glenview Police on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
The information in this blotter was reported by Evanston Police on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
