Kimberly Pohl

Staff Writer

Kimberly Pohl joined the Daily Herald in 2005 as an editorial assistant on the business desk, but within two years was a full-time reporter on the city staff. Today, she is the newspaper's lead reporter for Palatine, Palatine Township Elementary District 15, Hanover Park, Harper College and Inverness.

Inside the newsroom, Kim has been honored for authoring several "On Guard" investigative pieces, and for her work covering the 2007 and 2009 trials of Juan Luna and James Degorski, the Palatine Brown's Chicken killers.

She was part of the Associated Press Award-winning staff effort covering the escape of fugitive Robert Maday.

A graduate of Fremd High School, Kim is a native Northwest suburbanite and holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Michigan.

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Palatine denies liquor license due to landlord's conviction

May 14 2013 | 5:21 pm - Palatine officials have denied a license to a proposed liquor store, saying its location's owner — previously convicted of selling stolen alcohol — is trying to skirt village ordinance by gifting the property to his wife. Although...

Animal shelter and adoption facility coming to Palatine

May 14 2013 | 2:37 pm - Despite concerns from a few neighboring businesses over noise and odors, an animal shelter and adoption facility has received unanimous approval to open in Palatine. Barb's Precious Rescue and Adoption Center will house up to 50 cats and six dogs in...

Fire-damaged restaurant reopens as Brandy’s in Hanover Park

May 14 2013 | 7:24 am - More than six months after a fire closed Chiggy’s restaurant in Hanover Park, a different restaurant is carving up the gyro meat once again.Brandy’s, a sister establishment that’s been around since 1984, opened last week at 1921 W.

Sikh temple to hold Interfaith celebration in Palatine

May 09 2013 | 5:04 pm - An organization created to cultivate harmony among the world's religious and spiritual communities will hold an interfaith celebration Saturday in Palatine. The Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions event, which is free and open to the...

Arlington Heights teen dances her way to championship

May 09 2013 | 8:33 am - Dressed in a surprisingly heavy wool costume adorned with Celtic patterns, her already curly hair tucked into an even fuller wig, Moira Kramp exudes joy when she takes her position on stage. The Arlington Heights teen's movements look impossibly...

Dist. 15 teachers file grievance about schedule change

May 08 2013 | 9:49 pm - Teachers in Palatine Township Elementary District 15 have filed a labor grievance claiming the district and school board violated the terms of their contract by shifting the professional development time they're to be given during the school week.

Dist. 15 holds off on buying 3,000 iPads

May 11 2013 | 12:18 pm - Faced with budget uncertainties related to the state's financial crisis and concerns over buying outdated technology, Palatine Township Elementary District 15 will hold off on a major tablet purchase — for now. The board agreed it will wait a...

Rush owner's money issues force league to take over team

May 07 2013 | 4:35 pm - For the second time in franchise history, the Arena Football League has taken over operations for the Chicago Rush, whose new owner is accused of failing to pay the team's bills. "It's a sad situation because it's such a good product," Allstate...

Millar takes Del Mar's place on Palatine council

May 06 2013 | 10:33 pm - Not much business was conducted at Monday's Palatine village council meeting, but there was a goodbye, a new face and plenty of promises for the next four years. The evening began with Mayor Jim Schwantz honoring outgoing District 1 Councilman Aaron...

Tony's Finer Foods opening Wednesday in Hanover Park

May 07 2013 | 10:32 am - Tony's Finer Foods, which emphasizes its selection of international products, will open Wednesday in Hanover Park, a village that is proud of its diversity. "The closest stores to here are in Melrose Park and Niles, so we felt that coming out west...

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