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 safety system makes regular phone calls to at-risk residents (also including the disabled) to make sure they're okay; it has already saved "several lives."
The safety system makes regular phone calls to at-risk residents (also including the disabled) to make sure they're okay; it has already saved "several lives."
The safety system makes regular phone calls to at-risk residents (also including the disabled) to make sure they're okay; it has already saved "several lives."
The safety system makes regular phone calls to at-risk residents (also including the disabled) to make sure they're okay; it has already saved "several lives."
The safety system makes regular phone calls to at-risk residents (also including the disabled) to make sure they're okay; it has already saved "several lives."
The safety system makes regular phone calls to at-risk residents (also including the disabled) to make sure they're okay; it has already saved "several lives."
The safety system makes regular phone calls to at-risk residents (also including the disabled) to make sure they're okay; it has already saved "several lives."
The safety system makes regular phone calls to at-risk residents (also including the disabled) to make sure they're okay; it has already saved "several lives."
The safety system makes regular phone calls to at-risk residents (also including the disabled) to make sure they're okay; it has already saved "several lives."
The safety system makes regular phone calls to at-risk residents (also including the disabled) to make sure they're okay; it has already saved "several lives."
File this under "awesome proposals": a man makes a four-minute "trailer" to ask his girlfriend to spend her life with him ... and you can watch her reaction!
Clarendon Hills is just one of many Chicago-area communities who are considering or have considered passing new gun legislation in a 10-day window.
The board wants more information about what caused summer-project costs to rise nearly $100,000 since the original bids were approved in April.
Walter Dziordz of Our Lady of Peace said that the honor was wonderfully appropriate for people "worth emulating."
Police said the 24-year-old man repeatedly harassed a Naperville woman he knew only from work.
Organizers credited the excellent weather and strong lineup of bands for an excellent turnout.
The new allegation comes shortly after revelations of Spiro Lempesis' sexual relationship with one of his players as a coach at Concordia University.
7-Eleven is celebrating its 86th birthday with free Slurpees. Get yours this Thursday, July 11.
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7-Eleven is celebrating its 86th birthday with free Slurpees. Get yours this Thursday, July 11.
