Darren McRoy, Patch Staff

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.