A Patcher Emeritus, Cleveland native and always hopeful yet frequently dismayed Cleveland Browns fan, Dennis likes dogs, and dogs like him. He likes pizza a bit too much, Ernest Hemingway books, and home renovation projects.
Before joining Patch in 2010, Dennis got some ink on his hands in Chicago during stints with Sun-Times Media and Copley Press. He led investigative and public service reporting teams that changed laws, helped people and put a few bad guys in jail.
Dennis was managing editor of the Daily Southtown in suburban Chicago (2004-2009), twice named National Newspaper of the Year for large-circulation dailies by the American Press Institute and Suburban Newspapers of America. The Southtown received a dozen awards for General Excellence, the Chicago Headline Club Watchdog Award, AP Top 10 Sports Section in America honors, Best Commentary Section in Illinois three consecutive years, and dozens of writing, reporting, public service and photojournalism awards.
Dennis was editor-in-chief of Patch for six years (2016-2021), leading the news team through a period of substantial growth and improved local journalism. Patch's local news coverage has been recognized and heralded by professional press associations in New York, Illinois, California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia.
Prior to that, he founded Patch's Chicago Southland region, building it into one of the company's top regions for audience, revenue and engagement.
Today, he's a WordGrinder for hire, focused on entrepreneurial local news projects and media relations.
"This is now war," the conservative talk radio host declares, taking aim at "black lives matter punks" on Twitter.
Motorists stop to render aid as car burns near exit 5A.
The incident unfolded just after midnight as the victim's girlfriend and children watched.
Nine years after the Plainfield woman's disappearance, her husband Craig Stebic is selling the family home at a discount.
Week in Headlines: Female deputy wins national rifle competition / Barking dog keeps neighbor awake / Elephant outrage and protest.
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Edward Majerczyk has agreed to plead guilty for his role in "The Fappening," which unleashed Jennifer Lawrence nude photos on the web.
Edward Majerczyk has agreed to plead guilty for his role in "The Fappening," which unleashed Jennifer Lawrence nude photos on the web.
The Illinois man threatened to rape boys and kill their families if they didn't help him, the feds allege in indicting Zack Sawyer.
The Illinois man threatened to kill Lockport boys and their families if they didn't help him, the feds allege in indicting Zack Sawyer.
Frankfort woman charged with aggravated battery after an episode this week behind a Chicago fire truck backing into its station.
Buddy Ryan is dead at the age of 82. "There's no way we win anything without his defense," says Mike Ditka of their Super Bowl win.
Plea deal ends in one year of probation for Downers Grove man and former Indiana University student accused of forcing himself on 2 women.
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Arthur S. Jones is accused of first-degree murder. He asked the victim "are you going to have my baby" before knifing her, prosecutors said.
Week in Headlines: Fatal machinery accident in Plainfield / Remote starter moves car into canal / Summerfest kids / Creepy chemistry teacher
Week in Headlines: Lou Malnati's ready for Flossmoor / Gas-station clerk shot in Park Forest / Freight train operator liable for blocks.
So long, and thanks for all the nothing.
U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a presidential immigration order and a challenge to use of race in the University of Texas' admission process.
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