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 Court ruled 5-4 that the ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, violating the Fifth Amendment. Here's what DuPage County residents had to say about the decision.
The Court ruled 5-4 that the ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, violating the Fifth Amendment; here's what our readers had to say about it.
Your guide to fireworks displays and events around the region.
Your guide to fireworks displays and events around the region.
Your guide to fireworks displays and events around the region.
Police Chief Ernest Brown told the City Council on June 17 of their options for a local assault-weapons ban and a city gun-registration law.
The County Health Department will be providing a "Personal Protection Index" to inform residents of WNV danger and protection tactics.
Woodridge police have issued a caution after three incidents of residential burglary to Seven Bridges-area homes.
Foundation Dental Clinic has served more than 200 patients since opening in February to replace the DuPage Community Clinic’s former dental program.
Participating volunteer groups will help to keep their neighborhood parks green and will have their own "park adopted by" signs.
Olivia Negris was named the pageant’s regional winner and will compete against 27 others at the Illinois finals on June 28.
More than 50,000 acres of land in DuPage, Jo Daviess, Kane, Will and Winnebago counties were treated Monday and Tuesday in an effort to minimize invasive tree pests.
Mayor Mickey Straub's weekly address for June 21.
The restaurant was a Glen Ellyn institution from its opening in 1951 until it closed in 1986.
Also this week: a local hero tragically dies saving his grandson, a dad ends up in trouble over his kid's party, and a basement-dweller is nabbed for child porn.
