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 following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.
Publican chef de cuisine Brian Huston is opening a new farm-to-table restaurant at 804 Davis St. in Evanston, in the former location of Lulu's.
Residents should call 311 to report flooding issues later today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The store at 1340 Patriot Blvd. is expected to open by the end of next week as a Jewel-Osco.
In other school news: approximately 250 chemistry students will raise money for needy students in an all day "Stoich-A-Thon."
Brothers K owner John Kim and Chef Brian Huston are opening a farm-to-table restaurant in the former Lulu's location downtown, at 804 Davis St.
Owners of the six-year-old store at 1741 Sherman Ave. are asking customers to help them choose a new name for the shop.
Some Evanston residents reported receiving no mail at all on Monday or Tuesday. A postal service spokesperson confirmed there were delays due to the weather.
The information in this blotter was reported by Evanston Police on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has expressed interest in a long-term lease on the historic property at 2603 Sheridan Rd.
The information in this blotter was reported by Evanston Police on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
