Naperville, IL|News|
Your Take: Should DUI Alcohol Limit Be Lowered To 0.05 Percent?
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends reducing the limit. Some say it would save lives. Others say it's unreasonable.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
- Western Springs, IL
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.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Your Take: Should DUI Alcohol Limit Be Lowered To 0.05 Percent?
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends reducing the limit. Some say it would save lives. Others say it's unreasonable.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Your Take: Should DUI Alcohol Limit Be Lowered To 0.05 Percent?
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends reducing the limit. Some say it would save lives. Others say it's unreasonable.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Hilltoppers’ Perez Wins Two Titles, Girls Track Team 3rd at 3A States
The Glenbard West team placed third overall, largely on the strength of first-place finishes from Madeline Perez in the 1600-meter and 3200-meter.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
24th Hinsdale Humane Society Pet Walk Set for June 2
The event is the largest fundraiser for the Hinsdale Humane Society and will be held at Katherine Legge Memorial Park on June 2.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Darien, Downers Grove Hit with Phishing-Scam Phone Calls
The Darien Police Department is warning residents not to trust phone calls claiming to be from a bank and asking for “verification.”
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Watch: Wheaton North High School Lip Dub 2013
Watch the entire Falcon student body come together to dance to music by the Spice Girls, Wham! and Bon Jovi to celebrate the winding-down of the school year.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Patch Roundup: $4.85 Million Lottery Ticket Found in Jar; Man Guilty in Triple-Murder
Also this week: an infant's body is found in the river near Brookfield Zoo, a bank-robbery spree hits Willowbrook and a baseball coach is accused of filming sex acts with a player.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Wi-Fi on Metra Trains: Pricey, but Worth It?
Why doesn’t Metra have wireless internet on its trains yet? Mostly because it would be enormously expensive and a technological challenge, too. But should they?
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Best of Craigslist: Blackhawks Drink Machine; Own Village Greens’ Scoreboard
Check out some of the most interesting posts we were able to find for Naperville, Lisle and Woodridge on Craigslist this past week.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Best of Craigslist: Hockey-Stick Chair; California Redwood Table
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Lemont.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Best of Craigslist: ‘Phallic’ Landscaping Stone; Clown Wanted for Hangout
Check out some of the most interesting posts we were able to find for the Elmhurst, Wheaton and Glen Ellyn area on Craigslist this past week.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Wi-Fi on Metra Trains: Pricey, but Worth It?
Why doesn’t Metra have wireless internet on its trains yet? Mostly because it would be enormously expensive and a technological challenge, too. But should they?
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Medical Marijuana Bill Passed by Illinois Senate; Quinn Last Hurdle
Passed by a 35-21 vote, the bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Pat Quinn, who has not yet said whether he intends to sign it.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Medical Marijuana Bill Passed by Illinois Senate; Quinn Last Hurdle
Passed by a 35-21 vote, the bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Pat Quinn, who has not yet said whether he intends to sign it.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Eagle Restaurant in Downers Grove Inducted in ‘Hot Dog Hall of Fame’
For their over two decades of serving Downers Grove with Vienna Beef, the company has offered the honor to the Village staple Greek- and American-food restaurnat.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Senior Stanwyck Repeats in State Engineering Graphics Top-Five
The Lemont High School squad also won the Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) North Central College Sectional with a near-perfect score.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Residents Vent Flood Frustrations at Meeting
About 200 residents showed up to a meeting this week with a series of complaints about the Village's handling of the mid-April flooding that has impacted many lives.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Wi-Fi on Metra Trains: Pricey, but Worth It?
Why doesn’t Metra have wireless internet on its trains yet? Mostly because it would be enormously expensive and a technological challenge, too. But should they?
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Woman Admits $400k Theft from Low-Income Housing Vouchers
The former head of the Maywood Housing Authority pleaded guilty to two felonies and has been sentenced to six years in prison.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
