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.
Joseph J. Hennessy is accused of defrauding clients by misrepresenting the state of a failing fund and using investor money to pay off debts.
Part XI of an ongoing series spotlighting persons wanted on Cook County warrants whose last known address was in the zip codes 60525, 60526 and 605558 (the Lyons Township area.)
From a Monday in the high 60s, temperatures are forecasted to fall back below freezing by Sunday night.
Also this week: a $250,000 local lottery winner, a gay athletic legend's personal struggle and a $120 million grant to Argonne to help end foreign oil dependence.
The expanded center in La Grange, which provides health-care options for low-income persons and families, celebrated its ribbon-cutting on Tuesday.
Two jackpot-winning tickets were sold in Arizona and Missouri, but two Illinois winners also received a lovely holiday gift.
It's the season for shopping, and the season for supporting local businesses. Here are 25 in La Grange, Western Springs and La Grange Park you should consider "liking" on Facebook!
The council's candidate for village president is former trustee Tom Livingston, who previously served two four-year terms on the board.
Plus, recommendations on when to ship gifts so they arrive by Christmas Day, Dec. 25.
Jamie and Steve Archer’s Children’s House Montessori School on 31st Street opened earlier this November and is currently accepting students.
Here’s everything to know about Western Springs’ Dec. 1st celebration, which mostly runs before the La Grange Hometown Holiday just next door.
Part X of an ongoing series spotlighting persons wanted on Cook County warrants whose last known address was in the zip codes 60525, 60526 and 605558 (the Lyons Township area.)
La Grange Park police reports, Nov. 20-28.
Drink and cook at will, Western Springs! You're free!
Lottery ticket sales are expected to sell even faster in advance of Wednesday's $500 million Powerball Jackpot Lottery drawing.
The Theatre of Western Springs brings those famous French boarding-school girls to life for their holiday musical in a magical “Madeline’s Christmas.”
La Grange police reports, Nov. 21-26.
A water-main break reportedly has caused a major loss of water pressure to the Village of Western Springs.
It's most definitely a bird you see in the sky — a really big one on its way south for the winter.
The annual Hometown Holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 1 is one of the area's biggest of the year. Here's everything you need to know to get out and have some fun!