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.
Also this week: a teen sentenced in a 2011 rape case, a school is evacuated for its second bomb threat in a week and a local toy magnate pleads guilty to tax evasion.
Also this week: a teen sentenced in a 2011 rape case, a school is evacuated for its second bomb threat in a week and a local toy magnate pleads guilty to tax evasion.
Also this week: a teen sentenced in a 2011 rape case, a school is evacuated for its second bomb threat in a week and a local toy magnate pleads guilty to tax evasion.
Also this week: a teen sentenced in a 2011 rape case, a school is evacuated for its second bomb threat in a week and a local toy magnate pleads guilty to tax evasion.
Also this week: a teen sentenced in a 2011 rape case, a school is evacuated for its second bomb threat in a week and a local toy magnate pleads guilty to tax evasion.
Also this week: a teen sentenced in a 2011 rape case, a school is evacuated for its second bomb threat in a week and a local toy magnate pleads guilty to tax evasion.
Also this week: a teen sentenced in a 2011 rape case, a school is evacuated for its second bomb threat in a week and a local toy magnate pleads guilty to tax evasion.
Also this week: a teen sentenced in a 2011 rape case, a school is evacuated for its second bomb threat in a week and a local toy magnate pleads guilty to tax evasion.
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.
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.
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.
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for the DuPage County area this week.
Could the fairgrounds be in jeopardy? A panel has “all options on the table” as it looks at potential new uses for the 55-acre parcel of land.
Could the fairgrounds be in jeopardy? A panel has “all options on the table” as it looks at potential new uses for the 55-acre parcel of land.