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.
Erik Westerburg is a two-time Academic All-American at Augustana College; his image is getting some additional publicity in his hometown these days.
Outreach librarian Ridgeway Burns has been selected for the ILEAD USA program to help develop ways to better serve library patrons.
The Downers Grove indoor sand-volleyball facility is having trouble acquiring the liquor license that it says it needs to stay afloat.
The Village-owned facility in Katherine Legge Memorial Park is not recouping its expenses and at least one Trustee is pressuring a sales manager to make additional calls.
After being delayed by a year, the project to widen WInfield Creek and create other improvements to relieve flooding will finally commence in May.
Parents, Patch wants to hear from you on the questions that get families talking.
Christopher Johnson is a candidate for the D106 Board.
Jerrot Wilbut is a former candidate for Mr. Basketball Illinois; he and two others are charged with robbing a juvenile near Clarendon Hills.
The pantry's founder says she may have to cease operations if they can't find more people (and pets) in need.
Stacy Blundell, killed in 2011 at the age of 17 by a drunk driver, loved frogs and toads; a new exhibit in her name is working to save the critically endangered Panamanian golden frog.
David Hooker used debris collected by Wheaton janitors to make a five-foot tall Christ sculpture that he says represents the collective sins of mankind.
The District Board is set to vote on the structure at Monday night’s meeting.
The four men were riding a freight train from Omaha to Chicago when one leapt from the train near Haven Road on Thursday; emergency crews responded.
56-year-old Donald Mischke was fleeing a robbery and under the influence of cocaine when he crashed into and killed a young mother in Waukegan, testimony said.
The focus of the trip is to “focus on American energy,” officials said.
The focus of the trip is to “focus on American energy,” officials said.
Also this week: a long-missing man is found safe hours after police issue an alert, a local boy will appear of 'Law & Order," and a massive new mall is opening in Rosemont.
Becky S. Spratford is a candidate for the La Grange Public Library Board.
James J. Horvath is a candidate for the Village of Western Springs Board.
James L. Discipio is a candidate for Village of La Grange Park President.
