I was raised in a northern suburb of Chicago, and now find it bittersweet that I help cover the towns and counties in and around the one I grew up in. I miss the area so very much, every day. In 2013, I moved to the Indianapolis area after graduating from Indiana University-Bloomington in May 2013. I grew up watching mainstream media play a major role in my father's nearly 20-year career as a sports medicine professional in the NFL. I knew before heading off to IU I was going to study journalism and communication.
I had two incredible internship opportunities I took full advantage of before my senior year- Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee/Communications team member (Dec. 2011 to Feb. 2012), and WBBM CBS Chicago newsroom intern (June to Aug. 2012). I learned and experienced more than I thought I would before graduation, and knew my passion for building a relationship with others and hearing their stories was something I had to continue to feed. Flash forward to graduation, I wasn't going to put my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism to waste, as I accepted and started an Associate Producer job at WRTV Indianapolis in June 2013. But I wanted much more than that- I wanted to be the person choosing and reporting content. That's when I applied for a digital reporter role at Gannett's The Star Press in Muncie, Ind. As the company's Trends and Social Scene Reporter, I brought daily events, trends, and feel-good stories to Muncie and Delaware County community members. The creative freedom and fun I felt each day was immeasurable. But with the responsibility of a newspaper in addition to a website comes challenges, as this world is going digital. I had to look elsewhere, and told myself the next and only step for me in news (and my journalism interests) was everything digital- web, apps, social media sites, and daily email alerts. That's where the news is, every minute of every day. Here I am at Patch!
I've already made my husband (Anthony), family, and friends download the app and subscribe to my newsletter. I have to make sure they stay in the loop 24/7. Anthony and I were married on Dec. 16, 2017 and we moved into our home in a north suburb of Indianapolis during June 2017. Fun fact; my husband, myself and our puppy all have December birthdays, so December and the Christmas season are our absolute favorite time of the year and the reason why we chose a December wedding date (which is also my husband's birthday).
I couldn't be more excited or fortunate to be living in one of my Patch cities, (Fishers), but during the three years prior, I had an Indianapolis zip code. I've worked in downtown Indy, and spend multiple days or evenings a week in Carmel.
Whether working, always decorating and cleaning the house, taking care of our Siberian Husky puppy "Bane," going to weddings (we're at that age where so many friends and young family members are getting married), hanging out with family and friends, baking, taking Orangetheory Fitness classes, watching or attending football or basketball games, or taking in as many new restaurants as I can, I'm always on the go. I enjoy trying (and hearing) new things and points of views.
These cities, people, and places north of Indianapolis have my full attention and heart for years to come, and I enjoy hearing why others may feel the same.
Sports safety innovation company Defend Your Head aims to make football safer, as there's "never been a more important" time for sports.
The Village of Manhattan announced the following details on when to obtain and file petitions for candidacy for the April 2021 Election.
The coalition of Oak Park neighbors is dedicated to providing resources and raising funds for area residents in need during this tough time.
Papa's Pizza Place at 8258 Janes Avenue is open for business, the restaurant shared with Patch via our Local Business Information Center.
The Dream Place was also fined $2,000 for violating village code after firefighters found workers had been living in the basement.
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office is investigating several crime incidents reported during the third week of September 2020.
According to Manhattan police, those involved left the gas station before officers got there.
Joseph Burns was arrested in Arizona after being on the run and living under a false identity for about 13 years, the sheriff's office said.
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The Kendall County Sheriff's Dept. invites those who want to help law enforcement and build a stronger partnership in fighting crime.
The Salvation Army announces first-ever change to the annual Red Kettle fundraising with 'Rescue Christmas.'
Schedule a tour of this spacious Woodridge home in Seven Bridges Estates, featured by Realtor.com.
All are encouraged to enter the scarecrow making contest, and scarecrows will be displayed on U.S. Route 52 from Oct. 12 through Oct. 31.
Amazon is looking to fill positions in Arlington Heights, Elgin, Melrose Park, Schaumburg, Wood Dale, and Palatine.
According to a Cook County Sheriff's office report, Julian's mother, Jasmin Salgado, 26, was booked at the sheriff's office Friday.
The family fun in Manhattan runs until dusk, and registration is free for all models of antique, classic and show cars, trucks and bikes.
A Yorkville High School senior has reached the semifinal stage of the scholarship program.
Balloons and 'attention getting' devices on business signs are restricted in part for aesthetics, traffic hazards, according to village.
OPRF Superintendent Dr. Joylynn Pruitt-Adams sent a letter to the school community after 24 students test positive for the coronavirus.
