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.
Complete precinct-level results for Tuesday's election in La Grange and La Grange Park, including turnout and how the data stacks up against other LTHS-area towns.
Complete precinct-level results for Tuesday's election in Western Springs, including turnout and how the data stacks up against other LTHS-area towns.
La Grange police reports, Oct. 31-Nov. 7.
A year after a crushing slip at a sectional qualifier ended his junior season, Jack Keelan ran the fastest time in Illinois to claim Saturday’s 3A state championship.
Part IV 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, Oct. 22-Nov. 3.
By nearly a 2-1 margin, voters chose to let their Villages negotiate for better electricity rates.
Residents of La Grange, Western Springs and La Grange Park braved a persistent drizzle on Election Day to cast their votes for everything from president to local offices.
GOP candidate and everyman Rich Grabowski says God is leading the way in his campaign to become Illinois's 3rd District congressman.
Don't forget to vote! Find your poll location and ballot summary in Western Springs and Indian Head Park, Illinois.
Western Springs police reports, Oct. 29-Nov. 5.
Answer: a controlled burn in the Cook County Forest Preserve along La Grange Road.
The Lions win streak is now at five straight as a once-disappointing season has roared to life—and now have a chance to avenge their 2010 quarterfinal loss to Mt. Carmel.
Part XV 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.)
Temperatures will stay relatively high, even perhaps into the upper 50's next weekend, with nighttime lows staying above or well above that magic 32-degree number.
Turnout was up 50 percent from the school’s 2008 mock election; third-party candidates Gary Johnson and Jill Stein also had notable showings.
Also this week: a man allegedly commits murder then leaps to his death from a window, a community remembers a slain teen and an upcoming Guinness-worthy candy cane.
In the La Grange area, Best Buy and Target begin matching prices of online retailers beginning Nov. 1.
Yes, already — even before Black Friday. We know the Christmas shopping tends to get done earlier every year in the La Grange area and everywhere else. So, here's your chance to tell your friends and family what Christmas gift you want in 2012.
Part II 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.)