Digital Reporter. Adam graduated from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign in journalism with specializations in political science and recreation, sport and tourism. He was born and raised in the northwest Chicagoland suburbs, rooting for the Bears, Cubs, Blackhawks, Bulls and the Sky. When he’s not working, Adam plays with his pet mouse and raves about his love of Manchester City, Rafael Nadal, and Lionel Messi.