• Christopher BrinckerhoffPatch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • Des Plaines, IL

I’m a lifelong resident of the Northwest suburbs, and I completed my journalism degree at Columbia College in Chicago in 2009. While attending school I interned at Community Media Workshop, a nonprofit organization that connects nonprofit communicators with media professionals.

For the past three years I’ve enjoyed covering government, education, science, business, the arts and community news for a number of publications including <i>ChicagoTalks</i>, <i>Printing News</i>, <i>Appolicious</i> and <i>Patch</i>.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, music and cooking for my family and friends.

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Photos: Fall Fest 2012

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Photos: Fall Fest 2012
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Mount Prospect Man Killed in Elmhurst Road Crash

A 2003 Cadillac side-swiped a Pace bus, struck a guard rail and crashed into a truck on Friday morning, according to Des Plaines police.

Mount Prospect Man Killed in Elmhurst Road Crash
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Ald. Walsten to Run for Des Plaines Mayor

Sixth Ward Aldermen Mark Walsten will officially announce his bid for mayor at Café la Cave Restaurant in Des Plaines next week.

Ald. Walsten to Run for Des Plaines Mayor
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$1 Million to Be Donated to Schools

Find out how to vote for Des Plaines schools to win a donation from U.S. Cellular.

$1 Million to Be Donated to Schools
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First West Nile Virus Death in Cook County

The first human death reported in the southern district of Cook County was reported by the Cook County Department of Health on Sept. 12.

First West Nile Virus Death in Cook County
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Photo of the Day: Pop-o-licious Popcorn

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Photo of the Day: Pop-o-licious Popcorn
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Reflections on 9/11

The Des Plaines community shares stories and welcomes yours.

Reflections on 9/11