Chicago

Hello world!

Since coming to Chicago, life as a journalist has expanded and continues to do so. Not only did I discover new passions (politics, photography, food, interactive producing) and meet marvelous people, but got to explore this amazing city while doing it. I’ll always be a California girl at heart but I love this town. In my opinion, there’s no better city to report in and want to continue my journalism career here.

Maybe someday my ode to Chicago will grow beyond this little slideshow and declaration of love…

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The Chicago flag can be seen through Jean Dubuffet's Monument with Standing Beast.

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Goose Island Brewery is known for their delicious, seasonal beers.

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The glass of the Thompson Center represents openness in government.

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Marilyn Monroe graces Chicago in front of Tribune Tower.

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Fall leaves in Illinois blanket the ground.

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Northwestern 'Cats versus Penn State. We lost.

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The original Sears Tower stands in North Lawndale.

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This is the Noyes stop off the purple line in Evanston.

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White and purple. Go Northwestern, go!

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This Pulizter Prize was awarded to one of my professors.

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Chicago Tribune editors decide what goes on page one in this conference room.

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These tiles decorate the ceiling of the blue line's Jackson stop.

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A hush falls over Adams Street in the Loop at 1 a.m.

Friends

Meander over to a few of my colleagues’ sites who came up through the ranks with me at Medill:

Bethany Leggett
Zack Aldrich
Natalie Brunell
Michael Tomko
Andy Matarrese
Jeannie Crofts
Megan Taylor Morrison