I was born in Joliet and grew up across from Nowell Park on the city's far east-side where I delivered the Joliet Herald-News. I attended grade school at St. Mary Nativity on Broadway. Some of my favorite memories growing up revolve around St, Joseph's Park where I played Little League baseball and had several Catholic Youth Organization basketball games.
At 13, our family moved to Plainfield. By the time I was 16, I knew I wanted to be a journalist. As a teen, I made a few extra bucks as a sports stringer for The Plainfield Enterprise taking photos and covering Plainfield's high school football and basketball games.
I graduated with a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University. I have had a strong passion and commitment for public service journalism ever since. I am grateful to have covered so many different places throughout the greater Midwest.
After college, I worked for The South Bend Tribune, the Daily Herald in Arlington Heights, Green Bay Press-Gazette, Omaha World-Herald and on the statewide investigative team for USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin, where I was based at The Post-Crescent in Appleton for five years.
I'm thrilled to be joining Patch as the Joliet Editor at this point in time when more and more people prefer to access their local news through web-only platforms and mobile devices.
Joliet and Will County always seem to have a lot of news going on, and I will do my best to bring you a superior news product.
Administrative adjudication fines have been assessed but remain unpaid, according to Director of Community Development Dustin Anderson.
Joliet noted how this property remains in a state of disrepair and continues to have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
Joliet said the declaration of a public nuisance is a progressive step in seeking compliance which can lead to demolition.
While enroute, WESCOM advised Shorewood police that the white Ford weaved in and out of traffic, nearly striking multiple vehicles.
The man was arrested on an in-state arrest warrant and charged with having no valid driver’s license, according to Shorewood police.
The Shorewood police officers met with 34-year-old Jacob Miller and asked if he needed assistance; he declined, the agency said.
Back in April, Patch revealed that Shorewood would get a Bake & Bite restaurant along Route 59 that will offer Bahn Mi, bowls and wings.
After being captured July 23 at Wilmington's Rustic Inn, 24-year-old Gabriel Alvarez remains in the Will County Jail under the SAFE-T-Act.
The Joliet police investigation determined Pacey allegedly became involved in a disturbance with staff inside Charley's Cheesesteaks.
Police said a Jeep collided with the motorcycle early Tuesday.
Joliet police took the 19-year-old away in handcuffs.
Joliet police revealed that despite being directed multiple times by officers to leave, it is alleged that Catoire refused to comply.
Shorewood police say they obtained a confession from the 52-year-old defendant, who comes from Plainfield.
Pop's Italian Beef found Joliet's former Boston Market restaurant property was difficult to generate a lot of business, so it closed.
Joliet conducted a liquor hearing on the topic with the deputy liquor commissioner on July 17 for Angelita’s Mexican Bar & Cuisine.
The Joliet City Council will vote on the proposed liquor license for the new BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse being built near the Costco.
Friday marked Jesse Barfield Day at the Joliet Slammers Stadium and Mayor Terry D'Arcy was on hand to honor Joliet's former MLB star.
Raul Martinez, 37, of Wilmington's South Main Street, lost his pretrial detention hearing before Will County Judge Don DeWilkins this week.
Chevy and Jayni will share their behind-the-scenes stories and personal anecdotes about the making of this beloved movie.
Leanna Carpenter became violent and launched into a tirade during an argument with the man, police alleged.
