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.
The Naperville City Council will host a Community Development Block Grant and Social Services Grant workshop on Monday, Aug. 27 at the Naperville Municipal Center.
National Dog Day is Aug. 26. What will you do to celebrate man's best friend?
The Naperville Wine Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this Friday and Saturday at CityGate Centre.
Accompanying photos were taken at the Naperville Police Department between Aug. 10 - 16.
A roundup of unusual crimes in Naperville.
Accompanying photos were taken at the Naperville Police Department between Aug. 3 - 9.
Work will begin Aug. 20 to prepare for Route 59 expansion project, according to the city of Naperville.
A DuPage County jury found Christopher Carter, 43, of Naperville, guilty of sexually assaulting two young sisters left in his care after their mother was murdered, according to authorities.
Taking a glance at this week's Naperville headlines.
Naperville Police Department reports, Aug. 16
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign begins today and runs through Labor Day, police said.
From favorite yoga studio to tastiest burgers, tell us where to find Naperville's best of the best in our Readers' Choice series by midnight.
Naperville personal trainer Mike Dant of Anytime Fitness shows you how to properly perform lat pull-downs, which help build overall upper-body strength.
Naperville Police Department reports, Aug. 15
Schatz accepted role as new deputy city manager on Thursday and will begin the new position on Monday, Aug. 20.
A Villa Park man is the second person in DuPage County to contract West Nile Virus this summer.
Every week Naperville Patch will pick a house for sale to profile.
A Villa Park man is the second person in DuPage County to contract West Nile Virus this summer.
An upcoming conference focusing on divorce-related topics will feature speakers and presentations at Naperville's Hotel Arista on Aug. 18.
We're looking for coaches, players, parents, booster-club members and fans who want to share news, information and photos about local school teams and other area youth sports teams.
