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I knew I wanted to be a writer at a young age, and never dreamed of doing anything else. My love of writing was born when a grade-school teacher encouraged me to try my hand at fiction. I took her advice, but quickly gave up make-believe stories for the real thing.
I got involved with my high school newspaper before double majoring in journalism and English.
I graduated in 2002 and landed my first newspaper job within six months. I spent eight years at The Enterprise newspaper in Plainfield, where I developed my passion for community journalism.
When a coworker pointed me in the direction of Patch.com, I jumped at the chance to be part of the future of local news.
Plus: New restaurants opening, a major retail development and dreams becoming reality.
Village hall controversy | Man dragged to death? | 'Epitome of luxury' | Soft serve controls inventor's home for sale |
Park closed for death investigation | Huge fentanyl bust | Auto shop closure leaves customers without cars
Police said a 29-year-old woman was killed after the motorcycle was unable to stop to avoid a Chevy Suburban that was making a U-turn.
The three lucky winners are the seventh, eighth, and ninth players to score prizes from the game’s $1 million prize tier.
Jewish students sue Northwestern president | Pritzker: Bears stadium plan a "non-starter" | Giant price drop on legendary restaurant
Central Elementary School teacher Alyssa Milano was surprised with the award earlier this week.
A New Jersey-based company purchased the shopping center for $63.8 million.
A witness told police they saw Fred Beaugard Sr. shoot his son point-blank near a gazebo at Lake Renwick Preserve.
Lost whooping crane relocated | Man dragged by car found dead | Baby in car seat thrown to the ground
Police responded to a person dressed in all black carrying an unknown object at Big Woods Park.
The 19-year-old succumbed to his injuries in the Monday night shooting, according to forest preserve police.
Also: Hundreds honor slain officer, fatal crash, couple found dead after domestic battery arrest.
AJ's memory lives on | Another hoax call at high school | Gentleman's club for sale | 6 homes burglarized in suburb
Marine's murder | 40 pounds of weed | New charges for lifeguard accused of exposing himself to kids
Two bison calves were born Friday at Fermilab, which has a long tradition of providing habitat for bison.
Fire officials received a 911 call reporting a bedroom fire in the 900 block of Deerpath Wednesday afternoon.
Daycare provider strangles infant, fractures ribs | Funeral for slain cop | Cicada sightings begin
Man sets fires at Menards stores | Bears to announce new stadium plans | Theater arson
"Brenda is strong, this girl doesn’t know what giving up is," her mom wrote.