I have been detecting since 1983, starting with a Radio Shack microna 2001after losing my high school ring at El Toro air base in California. I never found my ring but have made many wonderful discoveries since. I was hooked after only the first week, finding my first walking liberty half dollar. Soon upgraded to a Whites 5000di increasing the quantity and quality of my finds. Returned to Chicago in 1985 and hunted off and on over the next 12 years. In 1997 after getting a job with the Chicago fire dept I started hunting in earnest again. In 1999 I discovered the joy of water hunting and use a Whites surfmaster II in the water.  I use a Whites MXT on land and recently bought a Minelab Explorer SE. 

In June of 1999 I joined the Midwest Historical Research Society my local detecting club. I was elected president in 2002 and we currently have about 90 members. 

I have been going to England twice a year near since 2005 which has opened up a whole new area for ancient finds.

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Please feel free to call me with any questions 773-320-7569