E-mail: darren@patch.com
Phone: 708-275-8365
Hometown: Andover, MA
Current town: La Grange, IL
Birthday: September 24, 1987
Bio: I was born and raised in Eastern Massachusetts, and first took an interest in journalism when I was named the National Correspondent of the Year for SchoolSports (now called ESPN Rise.) I relocated to Chicagoland in 2006 to attend the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where I wrote for a number of student publications. During my time in school, I also completed editorial internships with Chicago Parent and Vicon Publishing. Upon graduating, I became Western Springs Local Editor with Patch.com, and have since held several jobs in the company. Currently I am a Community Editor for DuPage County.
My interests/hobbies include sports, reading, fiction writing, gaming, and outdoor living (hiking/camping/canoeing.) I play both indoor and beach volleyball, and I'm passionate about golf (if not terrific at it.) I also author the online graphic novel Panthera as "D. Z. McRoy."
Politics: I am a registered Democrat; my politics are socially liberal and economically moderate.
Religion: I am a member of the United Church of Christ, though my practice is largely casual.
… okay, actually, one from the late 1979, but the point is, here’s some Western Springs homes with about 20-30 years of mileage from the era of bell-bottoms and hair metal!
First through fourth graders ran drills and games in the park's southwest corner on Thursday afternoon; Patch brought a camera.
The Western Springs-based music school has gone bigger than ever in its third summer teen musical production at Lyons Township High School.
The Western Springs-based music school has gone bigger than ever in its third summer teen musical production at Lyons Township High School.
The Theatre’s eight plays for the upcoming season include a Halloween-timed adaptation of “Dracula” and a play by Agatha Christie.
James A. Regas, ex-chairman of the now-failed Western Springs National Bank & Trust, has admitted to faking and hiding information regarding his personal interest in loans that cost the bank nearly $700,000.
About 50 Village residents brought their various treasures to the basement of the Village library for a free assessment by antiques expert Rex Newell.
Western Springs library staff drop a few recommendations for their favorite books that might be worth checking out for your summer reading.
Western Springs police reports, July 2-9
The skies remain bright and sunny this week, but area residents won't be sweltering quite as badly as we did last week.
The skies remain bright and sunny this week, but area residents won't be sweltering quite as badly as we did last week.
The chef’s pedigree includes five years at now-Michelin-starred Courtright’s in Willow Springs; his newest task is putting his unique spin on the Mécénat menu.
The skies remain bright and sunny this week, but Lyons Township area residents won't be sweltering quite as badly as we did last week.
You tell us: is the new, updated crosswalk across Ogden Avenue to Bemis Woods a great solution, or are there too many issues with it?
Also this week: a teacher's body found in a lake, a tragedy in public in downtown Wheaton and the All-American Rejects head for Lisle.
Sports, games and patriotic holiday fun in Ridgewood Park to celebrate the 4th, for all those who stuck around in the Village for the holiday.
Several residents on and around Lawn Avenue woke up on our nation's birthday to discover damage done to the lights on their front lawn.
Turnout was a bit low but fun levels were high at the Rec Center on Tuesday as soccer instruction went out of the stifling heat and into the gym.
Local fire district officials urge residents to have a safe holiday -- and leave fireworks to the experts.
U.S. Census Bureau offers a roundup of everything you ever wanted to know — and more — about Independence Day.
