News Writing

I have written for the Daily Chronicle newspaper, Northern Star, DeKalb County Journal and DeKalb County Online.

Below are links to some of my clips in DeKalb County publications:

DC Magazine:

Tails Humane Society celebrates 20 years

Masks On, Lights On! initiative helps DeKalb County

Daily Chronicle:

Beer Nuggets a Tasty DeKalb Tradition
(Recipient of 2014 Illinois Press Association/IAPME First Place Feature Story - Division C)

'Wonderful historic treasure': Ellwood-Nehring house open to the public for first time

Statue of Wally 'Mr. Pumpkin' Thurow unveiled as Sycamore Pumpkin Festival gets underway

Reggie Thomas makes transition to lead NIU program

West Elementary teachers plan memorials to beloved principal

Longtime DeKalb couple says football a big part of their lives

Northern Star:

Founders Memorial Library hosts mementos from Feb. 14 archives
(Recipient of Illinois College Press Association's Second Place Feature Story)

'Ink Master' competitor Chris May opens up on show

Postcards from DeKalb: Artists reminisce

DeKalb County Journal:

Retiring owners, fans say they'll miss Sycamore's Riccardi's Red Hots

Community notables, unsung heroes make up the many Faces of Sycamore

DeKalb nonprofit raises funds for educational projects in Tanzania 

DeKalb County Online:

The Joys of Little Free Library

Huckleberry's Pet Parlor celebrates 20 years

Shabbona couple prepares barn for wedding, DeKalb County Barn Tour