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 actress who plays the titular dog in the currently-running play at the Theatre of Western Springs got a major surprise on Thursday after her first performance.
Headlining this week: meet Molly, the Official Junior Grand Marshal of the 2013 La Grange Pet Parade! Plus two other new posters... Share your community news today!
Finally! The warm spell has finally broken and real freezing temperatures have arrived. If you've been waiting for skating weather, it's on its way!
Patricia Sullivan-Viniard, a 30 year veteran of education, will be moving from Quincy Public Schools District 172 in western Illinois.
Also this week: a $7.2 million lottery prize is claimed, a BB gun puts schools into lockdown, a man allegedly seeks a hit from prison, and local American Idols make Hollywood.
On tour for his young-adult series, Curtis Jobling dropped by St. John of the Cross on Thursday to talk animation and fantasy, give a reading and, of course, sketch Bob and friends.
Having a baby at Adventist La Grange? Your experience just got a bit cozier.
The La Grange Community Center will host the event, organized by the La Grange Area NCAAP, Caring Place for Kids and other local organizations, to focus on violence prevention.
The robberies have occurred in the north and northwest suburbs, fairly far from Western Springs or La Grange, but have nonetheless incited a cautionary warning from police.
In this quirky slice-of-life comedy, the sweet titular canine—played by a person acting doglike—is at the center of a man’s midlife crisis.
The Kicmal twins are double trouble, leading the surging fledgling Lions squad as the team heads into the postseason.
La Grange police reports, Jan. 9-16.
The shopping center went for $21.1 million as several new tenants prepare to occupy the newly divided former Borders bookstore.
Aristotle Peers pairs local students with academically-qualified high-school- and college-aged tutors; the business is now open in Western Springs, La Grange and the area.
See who's hiring in the La Grange / Western Springs area.
Junior Allison Kurek, of Chicago, is the starting goalie for the Roadrunners hockey team, continuing a legacy started by her older brother at Naz.
La Grange Park police blotter, Jan. 7-15.
Western Springs police reports, Jan. 7-15.
A complete list of candidates who have filed for offices in the April election.
A complete list of candidates who have filed for offices in the April election.