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.
Settlement reached between Fenwick's Mary Kate Callahan and the Illinois High School Association allows will allow disabled swimmer to compete in state events this year.
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We found five homes for sale in the La Grange, La Grange Park and Western Springs area built before 1890, including one from 1870 (!); check them out!
La Grange resident Maureen Nosek is set to launch the first Illinois location of the Get in Shape for Women franchise on La Grange Road.
Tigers, elephants, camels and clowns... oh my! The Kelly Miller Circus will come to Lyons Township for a show in Lyons' Smith Park later this week.
St. John of the Cross Parish School is one of 14 Illinois elementary schools and 50 private schools nationwide to receive the prestigious award in 2012.
Donald Cuba, 20, of La Grange Park, a Lyons Township graduate and one-time National Merit semifinalist, has been charged in connection with a February sexual assault at Southern Methodist University, authorities said.
La Grange police reports, Sept. 12-16
Western Springs police reports, Sept. 10-17
Illinois Tollway system is owed more than $300 million in unpaid tolls and initial fines.
Find out how to vote for local schools to win a donation from U.S. Cellular.
The Bright Olive Art Lab in Oak Park’s Arts District will become the “Xander Art Gallery” for a month to fundraise in memory of a child who gave his life to save another’s.
The latest in weather previews for Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park for the upcoming week: a mixed bag of autumn coming up.
Also this week: a local basketball star signs with the Knicks, a village deals with fallout from a records scandal and a trainer is accused of sexual abuse.
Censorship is alive and well, as highlighted by Banned Books Week—and you might be surprised by who the most vocal challengers of books are.
Also this week: a local basketball star signs with the Knicks, a village deals with fallout from a records scandal and a trainer is accused of sexual assault.
Nearly 60 cases have been confirmed by the Cook County Department of Public Health, not including communities with their own public health departments.
The band placed second in the earliest competition of the year, new heights, with a new show that's a little less "happy-joy-joy."
Nearly 60 cases have been confirmed by the Cook County Department of Public Health, not including communities with their own public health departments, such as the city of Chicago.
Input from the Oak Park community is sought at a Sep. 19 meeting to discuss the proposed new building south of Village Hall.
