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.
The colorful designs on the wall of Midway Airport’s CTA Walkway star two Village residents and were created by Western Springs-based company Folio.
Also: an economics team of four takes part in a major competition in Chicago, and the "Lion" announces its complete staff for 2012-2013.
"Ah, Wilderness!" shows for the next two weekends at the Theatre, starring a Village teen and depicting young love and a New England family's story in the early 20th century.
Over a thousand people ran in the 5k, the 10k or both races in the 2012 run of the Western Springs Recreation Department's marquee event.
Here's the Western Springs police blotter from May 21 through May 29.
For the 10th anniversary of the popular event, the school had its second- through eight-grade students write their memories of writing and printing their own books.
Scenes from the Western Springs downtown on Monday as the Village came out to honor and remember those who have served the country and those who gave their lives doing so.
After the heatwave continues through Monday, daily highs will drop all the way into the upper 50s by Thursday.
The Highlands education funding organization’s grants for the 2012-2013 school year run from educational events and scholarships to Native American flutes for a music class.
Also this week: a stabbing in Batavia, a Burr Ridge church offering free mammograms and mosquitoes with West Nile are discovered in the west Chicago area.
Patch dropped by with a camera as first-grade students at Field Park prepared their multi-colored shirts for their picnic next Thursday.
Also, Timber Trails residents step forward to establish a connection with the Village, and a number of ordinances are passed via omnibus vote.
The project will reach its conclusion with the installation of French Market canopy anchors on Wednesday; commuters can begin parking today.
Also, a number of awards and honors have been handed out to Lyons Township thespians and theatre program participants.
Here's the Western Springs police blotter from May 14 through May 21.
A burglary alarm was tripped at the home, near the pedestrian footbridge across I-294; police say they have “valuable evidence” in-hand.
Temperatures drop off to lukewarm early in the week before shooting back into the 80s for the weekend.
Also this week: driver in crash admits falling asleep, local family earns HGTV room makeover and a tragic loss for the St. Charles community and high school golf team.
The installation of a new transformer is just about all that's keeping the iron filters from going online... but that process will likely take at least another three months.
The Park District is reconsidering the location of the park’s eastern lightning-detection system; residents look to prove that the new horns are unnecessary.
