Journalist, Writer, Editor
Portfolio of Work
True Crime & Security
County 17:
Gillette men foster incarcerated teen's community connection
A&E Real Crime Blog:
How Chicago Is Trying to Solve 51 Strangulation Homicides of Women
Young Detectives: What It's Like to Help Solve a Missing-Persons Case When You're a Kid
Automatic Merchandiser & VendingMarketWatch.com:
Suburban Life Elmhurst:
Remembering Lorry: Friends, family look back on joy Ripper Crew victim shared during life
This story is part of the news series I won two Illinois journalism awards for: Third Place News Reporting, Series, Ripper Crew parole; Illinois Press Association (2017) & Northern Illinois Press Association (2018)
Politics
The Center Square
Iowa telecommunications association leader reacts to passage of broadband service expansion bill
Pennsylvania PUC lifts moratorium on public utility service terminations
Suburban Life Elmhurst
Elmhurst considers additional action to combat North Avenue cut-through traffic
Education & Science
County 17:
Campbell bus drivers prepare for wherever their routes take them
Haymarket Media:
Fibrosis May Cause Aqueous Tear Deficiency in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Pupil Area May Be A Prognostic Metric for Heart Failure Patients
Chief Engineer:
Behind the Scenes at The Field Museum
Kankakee Community College Setting off a Spark of Renewable Energy
Infragard Magazine:
Dominican Star
Res Life Faces New Problem: Major Dorm Vacancies
This story won the Illinois College Press Association's Third Place News Story award in 2011.
Business & Lifestyle
Automatic Merchandiser & VendingMarketWatch.com:
Striving For Wellness Along The Northeast Coast
Suburban Life Elmhurst:
New owners of Gem Comics in Elmhurst hope to build upon strong foundation
Elmhurst magic shop closes after 27 years because of rent costs
Q&A: Elmhurst resident discusses novel series about military brats
22nd Century Media:
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