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 former member of St. Francis Xavier Parish alleges that her counselor at the church, an assisting priest, "coerced" her into a sexual relationship in 2003.
Headlining this week: Timber Trails, flu-fighting tips, flaws and faults in wine, talking about "Pride and Prejudice," and more... Share your community news today!
Skaters of all ages take to the rinks before the Big Game on Sunday to slap around pucks or just enjoy the ice.
Temperatures level out a bit this week after last week's wild rise and fall, edging above freezing by the weekend.
After seven years evading justice, the former La Grange woman was convicted of first-degree murder in Bridgeview court on Friday.
Also this week: a woman becomes a personal trainer after losing 110 pounds, update on the movie version of "Downers Grove," and a new $21 million sports complex is planned.
The group recently travelled to a rally in downtown Chicago and have scored an audience with Congressman Dan Lipinski to make their case.
Air Force veteran Andrew “Drew” Jones, a relative newcomer to the Village, had to work hard for his golden ticket, but scored a trip to the competition’s second stage.
Major goals for the next three years are largely focused on improvement of Advanced Placement test statistics; other goals target safety and financial stability.
Owner Jenni Showalter pledges that her employees will offer helpful service well above and beyond what she calls an unsatisfactory industry standard.
The field competing for four spots on the District 101 School Board is uniquely crowded due to the dropping of the caucus system for this election.
The Stone Avenue station and Maple Avenue sewers are among the highest-budget projects for 2013-2014; also, the Village Board discussed electrical aggregation.
Unemployment rates in Illinois increased slightly from November 2012 to December but are still down compared to the the end of 2011, according to new figures released last week. Things looking better for the West Cook County area.
The annual pep rally filled the North Campus fieldhouse with the entire LTHS student body for the theme of "The Hungry Games."
La Grange police reports, Jan. 23-30.
John L. Wilson, who is charged with the 2011 child murder in Indian Head Park, has been granted a motion of pro se with only stand-by counsel.
John L. Wilson, who is charged with the 2011 child murder in Indian Head Park, has been granted a motion of pro se with only stand-by counsel.
Town hall meetings scheduled for Feb. 9 in Lockport and Orland Park; senior fairs scheduled later in the month in Orland Hills, Lemont and Chicago.
La Grange Park police reports, Jan. 22-29.
The car stopped just barely short of smashing into the building itself in a five-car crash that occurred on Monday evening.
