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.
Cannabis will officially become legal for medicinal use on Jan. 1; we asked our readers how they felt about pot officially being dispensed in their towns.
Scarecrow is a 1-year-old beagle/terrier mix available for adoption at the West Suburban Humane Society.
Scarecrow is a 1-year-old beagle/terrier mix available for adoption at the West Suburban Humane Society.
Scarecrow is a 1-year-old beagle/terrier mix available for adoption at the West Suburban Humane Society.
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for the DuPage County area this week.
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for the DuPage County area this week.
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for the DuPage County area this week.
Stuff going on in and around Darien for the weekend of Aug. 2-4.
Stuff going on in and around Woodridge for the weekend of Aug. 2-4.
Here’s some of what’s going on in and around Lisle for the weekend of Aug. 2-4
Stuff going on in and around Lisle for Friday, Aug. 2, 2013.
Stuff going on in and around Woodridge for Friday, Aug. 2, 2013.
Stuff going on in and around Darien for Friday, Aug. 2, 2013.
Illinois is now the 20th state to legalize the controversial substance.
Illinois is now the 20th state to legalize the controversial substance.
Illinois is now the 20th state to legalize the controversial substance.
