Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Man’s First Novel Inspired by His 9/11 Detainment
George Banas gives $1 of every sale of “Terrorists and the Terchova Treasure—In My Brother’s Place” to the American Legion to help veterans.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
- Western Springs, IL
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.
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Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Police Declare Drunk-Driving Initiative a "Major Success"
The department made six "significant arrests" and fifteen citations during a two-week heightened enforcement period.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Neighbors Want Improvements at Glen Ellyn Apartments Excluded from TIF
Residents of the apartments got their wish to be removed from the TIF, at least for now, but some Villagers are saying something still must be done about the "slum."
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Five Years for Glen Ellyn Gold-Stealing Jewelry Store Employee
The Glendale Heights man pled guilty to charges that he stole nine pounds in solid-gold bars from the Glen Ellyn branch of Costello Jewelry.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
New Noise Regulations Proposed for Wheaton
Live musical performances would require a free "sound amplification permit."
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Council Gets Look at $40 Million Sewer Plan
The proposed overhaul of five miles of sewer line wouldn't start until 2015 and would take another five to seven years.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
St. Joan of Arc Sept. 28 Festival to Benefit Kenyan AIDS Village
This will be the seventh year that St. Joan of Arc has organized a festival to benefit Kenya's Upendo Village.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Koch Brothers Buy Lisle’s Molex for $7.2 Billion
The company’s stock soared 30 percent in the wake of the announcement Monday that Koch Industries Inc. will pay $38.50 for 178.2 million outstanding Molex shares.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Glen Ellyn ‘Walk for Water’ Event Spotlights World’s Water Issues
The three-mile walk, half of it lugging full water containers, raised $4,000 to help improve people's access to water in India.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
WATCH: Wheaton, Glen Ellyn Musicians Rock for Positive Change
Watch the local group's latest music video, "Hands of Fate," about the Sandy Hook Elementary shootings.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Residents Sign Names to New Mural
The mural is expected to be completed in time for an Oct. 6 dedication.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Patch Roundup: Suspect in 20K Jewelry Theft; Pizza and Deli in Name Lawsuit
Also this week: a radio host is charged with fraud, a local is a finalist in a country-music contest and a politician's racial remarks make waves.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Best of Craigslist: Castle Bunk Beds, 150 Panties (Don’t Ask)
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for the DuPage County area this week.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
‘Breaking Pointe’ Star Katie Martin to Teach Class in Lisle
The dancer from the CW network’s ballet reality show will teach a class for aspiring Lisle-area dancers at the Village’s Contempo Dance Academy.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Brides Still Needed for ‘Lisle Bridal Mile’
Plenty of open slots remain for brides and their guests to register for the first-ever Bridal Mile in Lisle.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Highlights of Wheaton South's Upset Win over Defending Champ Glenbard West
The Tigers made a late-game fourth-down stop to preserve their fourth-quarter comeback from 11 points down. Highlights from the game here.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Retiring Public Wheaton Library Director Reflects on 47 Years
Libraries have changed a lot since 1966, Wheaton's being no exception, and Sarah Meisels has seen (and overseen) quite a bit of that change.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Churchill Loses 12 Students to Failing-Standards Transfers
A dozen students have elected to transfer to Benjamin Franklin Elementary as the Title 1 school Churchill continues to fall short of the demanding NCLB standards.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Huge Lisle Office Building Selling for Fraction of 2006 Price
The 202,500 sq. ft. building, vacant since 2012, will sell for $10 million after last selling for $36 million in 2006.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Road Improvements Expanded to Chidester and Elm Near Lake Ellyn
An estimated $80,000 has been budgeted out for the addition to a planned 2014 streetway-improvement project.
Darren McRoy, Patch Staff
