• 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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Celebrate Labor Day in Des Plaines

Higher wages, better working conditions and a shorter work week were the focus of Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor.

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Des Plaines Road Construction Updates

Find out the latest information about local roadwork, reported on the city’s website.

Des Plaines Road Construction Updates
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Friday Night Sky Once in a Blue Moon

An online feed will show the second full moon in August, a tribute to Neil Armstrong.

Friday Night Sky Once in a Blue Moon
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Abused Dogs Given New Home

The dogs previously owned by a Des Plaines man serving 30 months in prison for cruelty were adopted.

Abused Dogs Given New Home
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New Pizza Hut in Des Plaines

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held this week on Lee Street.

New Pizza Hut in Des Plaines
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Quinn Vetoes Gambling Expansion

Rivers Casino staves off new competition, at least until the legislature reconvenes in the fall.

Quinn Vetoes Gambling Expansion