<b>Email:</b> carrie.porter@patch.com<br><b>Phone: </b>847-868-2233<br><b>Hometown: </b>Cincinnati, Ohio<br><b>Bio:</b> It was somewhere between Rhode Island and California that journalism became my undeniable passion in life. During the summer of my sophomore year at Northwestern University, I biked from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast and told stories of American people along the way.
Since then, I have pursued meaningful storytelling in variety of mediums. I worked for the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colo.; WIBW Channel 13 in Topeka, Kan.; and The Wall Street Journal in its Chicago office.
In 2009-2010, I researched the role of the media in Northern Ireland's peace process as the recipient of the Alistair Cooke Journalism Award and Fulbright scholar.
At Northwestern University, I earned my bachelor's degree in journalism with a double major in international studies and a minor in business studies. At the University of Ulster, I earned my master's degree in journalism.
Before hopping over Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield's Patch, I worked as the editor for Morton Grove Patch.
Besides journalism and storytelling, I love to dance, run, and skip.
<b>Politics:</b> As a reporter, I am interested in politics but maintain a rigid separation between my personal politics and my work.
<b><b>Beliefs:</b> </b>I believe in journalism's public service mandate to inform, educate, and connect people in their local, national and international communities.
The following information was supplied by the Winnetka Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Creme de la Creme, at 903 Green Bay Rd., was the fourth retail store at which the lifeguard bandit attempted to steal cash in the past week.
Girl Scouts Troop #41059, a group of fifth graders at Skokie School in Winnetka, has developed a life-saving campaign called JUST DRIVE, which is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.
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The JV boys lacrosse team was all smiles after their win on Friday.
The lifeguard bandit strikes again. An offender robbed a Hubbard Woods shop on Friday afternoon. Police said he matches the description of a young man in a lifeguard sweatshirt who targeted three other North Shore stores, including one in Wilmette.
The lifeguard bandit strikes again. An offender robbed a Hubbard Woods shop on Friday afternoon. Police said he matches the description of a young man in a lifeguard sweatshirt who targeted three other North Shore stores, including one in Glenview.
The lifeguard bandit strikes again. An offender robbed a Hubbard Woods shop on Friday afternoon. Police said he matches the description of a young man in a lifeguard sweatshirt who targeted three other North Shore stores.
John S. Warsaw, 63, of the 1100 block of Carol Lane was released on Thursday.
Guess which Winnetka, Glencoe or Northfield food establishment serves this dish and win it free for lunch.
This week we're starting a new interview feature of five questions with your own neighbors and leaders in the community. Today we discuss the Kenilworth-Winnetka Baseball Association.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Glencoe Public Safety Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
John S. Warsaw, 63, turned himself into authorities on Wednesday.
Last week's veggie sandwich with hummus, cucumber, tomato, red onion, Swiss cheese and mixed greens was produced by Three Tarts Bakery and Cafe in Northfield.
The Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce aims to start a new tradition by serving beer and wine on the second day of the event, July 21.
The following information was supplied by the Winnetka Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following information was supplied by the Winnetka Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Get a roundup of the latest in sports at North Shore Country Day.
It was a Mother's Day delight: chocolate chip cookies, lemonade and free advice.
It was a Mother's Day delight: chocolate chip cookies, lemonade and free advice.
