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.
For the sixth consecutive year, Naperville Community Unit School District 203 college readiness scores are above the 50 percent mark. District 204 also remains above state average.
A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in an arson incident on Tuesday.
Naper Settlement and Naperville Heritage Society president and CEO announced her retirement earlier this week, effective January 2013.
After being accreditied for 15 consecutive years, the Naperville Fire Department is now one of three departments in the world to be designated as a "Legacy Agency."
Naperville Firefighters to hold special event to raise awareness for cancer, which features five pink trucks and family-friendly activities.
Naperville Police Department reports, Aug. 21
Make your kid feel extra special by sharing their first day back-to-school photos on Naperville Patch.
The sheriff's department gave Patch the list of Drew Peterson's visitors. Who's been dropping by the jail to see the accused wife killer? Not his mom.
The Naperville Fire Department is asking residents for donations of used vehicles in order to practice auto extrication skills.
City unanimously approves tax incentive, which allows for retailer to relocate and develop a new 170,000 square-foot Walmart Supercenter near 75th Street and Beebe Drive.
Women's lacrosse team one of 61 NCAA Division III teams to be recently designated as an Academic Squad by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association
Naperville Police Department reports, Aug. 20
Country recording artist Sara Evans is set to play two nights in October at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall.
District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 high schools made the "Chicago Magazine" list of the top 10 public high schools in DuPage County.
During Monday's board of education meeting, officials announced Dan Bridges as the district's new superintendent.
Every week Naperville Patch shares information on pets waiting to be adopted at the Naperville Area Humane Society and Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment.
The DuPage County Health Department is urging residents to take precaution, as the number of cases is expected to increase in the coming days.
Naperville Police Department reports, Aug. 17-19
A roundup of online job listings within the Naperville area.
In its list of America's best small cities, CNN Money ranks Naperville at No. 53.
