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 winners of the contest sponsored by local former congressman Bill Lipinski also read their prize-winning essays for Field Park’s third-, fourth- and fifth-graders.
Also this week: plea in Lisle sexual-assault charges, charges in a bank robbery and police chase and David Axelrod visits St. Charles.
Lyons Township South Campus offers athletic fields and youth culture, not to mention top-notch education for the Village's frosh and soph classes; here's five Western Springs houses closeby!
Also this week: plea in Lisle sexual-assault charges, charges in a bank robbery and police chase and David Axelrod visits Benedictine University.
Starting today, the Village’s major downtown crossing will be closed (including for pedestrians), delaying traffic going through the heart of the business district.
After two cars suffered identical break-ins in the same location at the same time (with the same item stolen,) the WSPD has issued a warning to residents.
Also, a number of new proposals regarding liquor and liquor licenses, including offering wine samples at the French Market.
As usual, First Congregational Church saw a massive turnout from far and wide for the whopping discounts at its annual enormous outreach fundraiser.
Here's the Western Springs police blotter from Apr. 16 through Apr. 23.
Highlights, statistics and analysis from the Department’s annual report for the 2011 year, marked by the opening of the South Fire Station.
Although John L. Wilson has twice proven impossible to examine, he did show new signs of comprehension in court on Monday.
Although John L. Wilson has twice proven impossible to examine, he did show new signs of comprehension in court on Monday.
Although John L. Wilson has twice proven impossible to examine, he did show new signs of comprehension in court on Monday.
Highlights, statistics and analysis from the Western Springs Police Department’s annual report for 2011, released in March, including awards earned by Department members.
In a cloudy week with a good chance of Wednesday rain, night lows are still below 40 and day temperatures shouldn't crack 70 (and are mostly lower.)
This week: Village (single-family) homes built in the last five years that are currently on the market; these new constructions are going for about $1 million and up.
Also this week: update on woman accused of trying to kill her son, the passing of the mayor of West Chicago and mystery choppers circling over Forest Park.
The Foods Resource Bank is a $4 million charity running programs in over 30 countries around the globe—and it operates out of a basement in Old Town South.
The annual event mixing education and enforcement will hit Western Springs on the first two Tuesdays of May.
Award-winning art of various types will be on display at South Campus from Apr. 26 through May 6.