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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.
ETHS senior Kyla Steman became the first ETHS girl to qualify for the Illinois High School Association state finals since 2007 Saturday at the Lake Park Sectional qualifying meet.
The Wildkits placed 18th Saturday at the Lake Park Sectional qualifying meet.
A furious Evanston comeback in the final 20 minutes of regulation fell short in a season-ending 2-1 loss to Wheeling in the Class 3A Evanston Sectional title game at Lazier Field.
Kids dressed up as lions, firefighters, cowboys and more.
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The following information was reported by Evanston Police on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. Where arrests are included it does not indicate a conviction.
The following information was reported by Glenview Police on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
Trustees may accelerate efforts to reduce flooding in Glenview by committing $12.5 in additional funding toward stormwater improvements over the next five years.
"It's been real, Evanston," the store posted on a sign in its window. Lululemon has now relocated to Old Orchard Mall in Skokie.
Local officials will hold a grand opening for the first phase of a new 32-unit apartment and townhouse development at 1580 Foster St.
Police say burglars will smash the window of a car, steal a purse and then pass forged checks from the far lane of a bank drive-through to avoid identification.
Police say burglars will smash the window of a car, steal a purse and then pass forged checks from the far lane of a bank drive-through to avoid identification.
An interception and a failed run on a punt led to a pair of first half touchdowns for host Barrington Saturday night and the Broncos downed Evanston 23-8 in a first round Class 8A playoff matchup.
The combination pie bakery and coffee shop will open very soon at 749 Chicago Ave. in Evanston.
Members of the board of trustees are considering several options for village hall, including a $7.1 million addition to the police station recommended by village staff.
Glenview police say burglars will smash the window of a car, steal a purse and then pass forged checks from the far lane of a bank drive-through to avoid identification.
Like many schools throughout the state, Glenview elementary schools saw a drop in state test scores from 2012 to 2013, as part of the state board's move to raise expectations — or cut scores — for the ISAT.
Roughly one third of ETHS students were not counted as "ready for college coursework," a new metric on the Illinois School Report Card.
Catch up on the top most-read stories posted this October on Glenview Patch.
