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 current program runs through the end of January on Friday and Saturday nights; the $3,500 monthly cost is split by the Village and the Business Association.
Two new bloggers join us this week, plus more health tips from a local trainer, all sorts of cool stuff going on at Lyons Township HS, and tips for owners of older cats
The village has received six bids for the project, all significantly above an architect's estimate.
Our fairly pedestrian winter continues with no particular threat to your commute or need to fire up the snowblower.
This little guy is looking for an owner as active and energetic as he is, preferably with a fenced yard for him to run in.
This frisky mutt likes other dogs, behaves on a leash, returns when called and learns quickly. Could you give him a home?
Two accidents occurred within hours of each other at the intersection on Tuesday, one involving a train and another sending a man to the hospital.
Also this week: a mansion listed at $25 million sells for just over $3 million, a fatal car crash and police presence increases at a Geneva school after an angry letter.
Open since December, the downtown La Grange location is the eighth for the growing franchise of BYOB casual "art-party" studios.
The La Grange comic shop hopes to replicate success from its December toy drive with a winter clothing drive and a regular series of future charitable events to follow.
The Illinois Senate Republican Leader (41st-Lemont), who also represents Downers Grove, blamed divided Democrats for the inability to pass a bill.
State Sen. Christine Radogno was sworn into her position to represent the 41st District during the 98th General Assembly on Wednesday.
Replacing 800 West, the location will be the fifth nationwide for a wine bar franchise launched in 2010 in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood.
The Illinois Senate Republican Leader (41st-Lemont), who also represents parts of Western Springs and La Grange, blamed divided Democrats for the inability to pass a bill.
La Grange Park police blotter, Dec. 28-Jan. 9.
La Grange police reports, Jan 2-9.
The full title: "The Eat What You Want Diet, aka The Shrwalk (Shrink And Walk Diet) - How I Lost 42 Pounds In 84 Days By Shrinking My Appetite and Walking."
It's that time of year again—get out your wallets and get ready to snack on some of your favorite sweet treats, courtesy of the Girl Scouts of America.
Western Springs police reports, Dec. 31-Jan 7.
Michael Holub (La Grange) and Daniel McCollum (La Grange Park) weigh in on the state's potentially changing gun laws and increased sales numbers.
