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.
Free charity event to benefit Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry will take place this Sunday, Aug. 12 at Acceleration Sports Performance in Naperville.
Free charity event to benefit Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry will take place this Sunday, Aug. 12 at Acceleration Sports Performance in Naperville.
Work on the Columbia Street bridge will cause periodic lane closures and a closure of the pedestrian sidewalk for the next six weeks.
Are you a self-proclaimed fashion guru and ready to tell the world about it? Why not consider becoming a Naperville Patch blogger?
For six years, Sarah Mathews has been giving her time to share stories and provide insight into Naperville's history as a volunteer at Naper Settlement.
Naperville Police Department reports, Aug. 7
Downtown Naperville Alliance executive director Katie Wood said eight new shops and restaurants have opened their doors to customers in the downtown area within the past few months.
For the seventh consecutive season, North Central College has been selected as the favorite to win the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Championship in football.
Once a visitor to the museum as a child, 17-year-old Nishant Mandapaty now shares his passion for science and math by volunteering at the DuPage Children's Museum.
Once a visitor to the museum as a child, 17-year-old Nishant Mandapaty now shares his passion for science and math by volunteering at the DuPage Children's Museum.
Find links to Naperville school calendars, tips on back-to-school shopping, student and parent anxiety, and more.
As part of the Hometown Picnic event, Naper Settlement is holding a Apple Pie Contest and trying to find out who can make one the tastiest.
For the seventh consecutive season, North Central College has been selected as the favorite to win the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Championship in football.
Naperville Police Department reports, Aug. 6
The start of the school year is here, so don't forget to mark your calendar with these important dates for Indian Prairie School District 204 schools.
Bicycle parades and more are planned for the 17th annual National Night Out event, which takes place tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. throughout Naperville.
Every week Naperville Patch shares information on pets waiting to be adopted at the Naperville Area Humane Society and Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment.
Patch wants to know where in Naperville you go for a quick and inexpensive oil change.
A roundup of online job listings within the Lisle area.
A roundup of online job listings within the Naperville area.