Author

Jessica Tobacman has been a professional writer for almost 15 years. She covered features for the Chicago Tribune’s “Health & Family” section as a weekly freelancer. She also has written for the Southtown Star, Suburban Life Publications, Classical Singer Magazine, Jewish Chicago, Patch.com, "In These Times" magazine and the Daily Herald. She is a graduate of Brandeis University with honors and has a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia College. She is also the cantor at Joliet Jewish Congregation. Jessica lives in Naperville with her husband and son.