Former Patch Staff
Hometown: Lake Zurich, IL
Collin's interest in journalism sparked after he wrote his first article for his high school newspaper. From there, he studied journalism at Colorado State University. During his time at Colorado State, he gained insight on the workings of a major media publication while interning for TIME Magazine. The opportunity allowed him to meet legendary journalists like Dan Rather and Tom Brokaw. Collin was also a political writer for CollegeNews.com, a Boston Hannah publication.
After college, he worked as a beat reporter for a local weekly newspaper in Florida. Before joining Naperville Patch he was a guest editor for Morton Grove Patch as well as a freelancer for Des Plaines Patch in 2010.
He also launched an award-winning online magazine, The Lead, which he developed, designed and maintained. The Lead featured coverage of global current events such as the Arab Spring as well as lifestyle stories.
Collin is now happy to be here in Naperville working as your Local Editor.
In his free time, Collin likes playing with his dog Moose, photography, James Bond movies, politics and traveling (27 states, eight countries and counting!). He also enjoys screenwriting as he recently completed a comedy screenplay.
An Aurora man was pronounced dead Friday in the 3400 block of Lacrosse Lane, less than a mile southwest of Neuqua Valley High School, according to the Will County Coroner's Office.
Naperville Police Department reports, May 16
Taking a glance at this week's Naperville headlines.
Naperville Park District Youth Ambassadors will host the 2013 Battle of the Bands this Friday, May 17.
Naperville Police Department reports, May 13
Merger scheduled to be final on July 1.
Four men, six women arrested after dates set up on police-made Internet post.
Sidewalk over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad to be closed for one day, according to the city.
Naperville Police Department reports, May 10 - 12
Police are currently investigating fight that broke out at popular downtown Naperville bar BlackFinn early Sunday morning. A Plano man was one of the subjects arrested.
Aurora police arrested 10 last week after setting up dates on the internet.
Warrenville police are seeking witnesses after a 30-year-old bicyclist who crashed into a semi-truck early Friday morning died.
Police currently investigating fight that broke out at popular downtown Naperville bar early Sunday morning. Two Channahon men and one Minooka man were arrested.
Police currently investigating fight that broke out at popular downtown Naperville bar early Sunday morning.
Police release results of Cinco de Mayo enforcement campaign.
Residents now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance to aid in their recovery.
Accompanying photos were taken at the Naperville Police Department May 3 - 9
Police are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.
Naperville Police Department reports, May 9
Taking a glance at this week's Naperville headlines.
