• 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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Rivers Casino Smoking Area Catches Fire in Des Plaines

A fire that broke out behind a marble-walled fireplace at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines on Sunday morning was accidental, according to a report from the Des Plaines Fire Department.

Rivers Casino Smoking Area Catches Fire in Des Plaines
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SUV Crashes into House in Des Plaines

One of two teens taken to hospital for medical treatment on Friday night, according to a report from sthe Des Plaines Fire Department.

SUV Crashes into House in Des Plaines
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Hazing Forum Coming to Des Plaines

Law enforcement, experts on hazing and victims of abuse speak at the Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center on May 22, Journal and Topics Newspapers reported.

Hazing Forum Coming to Des Plaines