Evanston|News|
10 ETHS Students Receive Sheriff's Youth Service Medal of Honor
The number of students recognized for service by the Cook County Sheriff's Office was the greatest in school history.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
- Evanston, IL
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.
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Evanston|News|
City May Purchase Fourth Howard Street Property
Evanston aldermen are expected to vote on a proposal to purchase the building at 721-23 Howard St., near the Howard Street El.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Pet Parrot Returns Home, Surviving 24 Hours in Frigid Cold
Roonah the pet parrot survived a day and a night in the cold only to be found a few doors down from her home.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Car Stolen On Green Bay Road
The information in this blotter was reported by Evanston Police on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Jones, ETHS Cagers Clamp Down On Niles North
With senior guard Will Jones clamping down on Niles North star Duante Stephens in the second half Saturday night, Evanston rolled to its fourth straight victory by turning back the Vikings 62-57.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Evanston Swimmers Surge to 3rd at Home Invite
The host Wildkits racked up 2,780 points and trailed only defending state champion New Trier (3,036) and Glenbrook South (2,904) in the 18-team field.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Obituary: Marvin D. Leiner
Leiner leaves behind his wife, daughter, grandchildren and brother.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Willow Creek Community Church Seeking Height, Signage Variations
The 75,000-square-foot church proposed at 2000 Shermer Rd. is seeking zoning variations for its height, signage and parking lot.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Chicago Man Arrested For Suspended License, Talking On a Cell Phone While Driving
The information in this blotter was reported by Glenview Police on Friday, Jan. 10. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Glenbrook Special Olympics Girls Hoops Named "High School Team of the Week"
The Chicago Sky recognized the Glenbrook United Special Olympics girls basketball team as its first "High School Team of the Week" in 2014.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Frigid Weather, Medical Marijuana Among Most-Read Stories This Week
Catch up on the biggest stories of the week in Glenview.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Frigid Weather, Davis Street Fire Benefit Among This Week's Top Stories
Catch up on the biggest stories of the week in Evanston.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Patch Roundup: Cop Rescues Hundreds of Parrots, Groupon Co-Founder Sells $4M Mansion, Loehmann's Going Out of Business
Other big news from the North Shore: the city of Niles debates whether to allow video gambling, and demolition begins soon on the iconic Old Main building in Lake Forest.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Pet Parrot Returns Home, Surviving 24 Hours in Frigid Cold
Roonah the pet parrot survived a day and a night in the cold only to be found a few doors down from her home.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
7th Grader’s Effort to Help Teacher Inspires Big Donation
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a local cop has 50 parrots in his home and Patch readers have a bone to pick with the post office over missing mail.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
Patch Roundup: Cop Rescues Hundreds of Parrots, Groupon Co-Founder Sells $4M Evanston Mansion, Loehmann's Going Out of Business
Other big news: the city of Niles debates whether to allow video gambling, and demolition begins soon on the iconic Old Main building in Lake Forest.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
ETHS Basketball Teams Trounce Waukegan
The boys defeated Waukegan 66-53 while the girls crushed Waukegan 58-22.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Evanston|News|
7th Grader’s Effort to Help Teacher Inspires Big Donation
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a local cop has 50 parrots in his home and Patch readers have a bone to pick with the post office over missing mail.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Park Ridge Hospital Linked to Largest Outbreak of Potentially Deadly Bacteria
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Loehmann's Closing In Morton Grove
The national designer discount chain loved by generations of fashionistas is liquidating. But it's going out with a heck of a sale.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
