Former Patch Staff
Hometown: Lake Zurich, IL
Collin's interest in journalism sparked after he wrote his first article for his high school newspaper. From there, he studied journalism at Colorado State University. During his time at Colorado State, he gained insight on the workings of a major media publication while interning for TIME Magazine. The opportunity allowed him to meet legendary journalists like Dan Rather and Tom Brokaw. Collin was also a political writer for CollegeNews.com, a Boston Hannah publication.
After college, he worked as a beat reporter for a local weekly newspaper in Florida. Before joining Naperville Patch he was a guest editor for Morton Grove Patch as well as a freelancer for Des Plaines Patch in 2010.
He also launched an award-winning online magazine, The Lead, which he developed, designed and maintained. The Lead featured coverage of global current events such as the Arab Spring as well as lifestyle stories.
Collin is now happy to be here in Naperville working as your Local Editor.
In his free time, Collin likes playing with his dog Moose, photography, James Bond movies, politics and traveling (27 states, eight countries and counting!). He also enjoys screenwriting as he recently completed a comedy screenplay.
Every week Patch profiles a luxury property currently for sale in our community. This week the featured property is located on East Gartner Road in Naperville.
The survey will be available through the end of October 2013.
Political commentator Chris Matthews to hold author talk and signing of new book, "Tip and the Gipper: When Politics Worked."
Looking for a new job or just curious what options are available? We have some local job openings to share.
Naperville Police Department reports, Oct. 11 - 13
Naperville Patch spotlights top picks for entertainment and fun this week in Naperville.
All 72 stores, including three in Naperville, are on the selling block, officials said.
Police continue to ask residents to be vigilant in reporting suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.
Naperville Police Department reports, Oct. 9
In the last two days, three people who took "krokodil" have sought treatment for flesh-rotting abscesses the drug causes, a news release from Presence St. Joseph Medical Center said.
In the last two days, three people who took "krokodil" have sought treatment for flesh-rotting abscesses the drug causes, a news release from Presence St. Joseph Medical Center said.
In the last two days, three people who took "krokodil" have sought treatment for flesh-rotting abscesses the drug causes, a news release from Presence St. Joseph Medical Center said.
In the last two days, three people who took "krokodil" have sought treatment for flesh-rotting abscesses the drug causes, a news release from Presence St. Joseph Medical Center said.
In the last two days, three people who took "krokodil" have sought treatment for flesh-rotting abscesses the drug causes, a news release from Presence St. Joseph Medical Center said.
Every Thursday Patch posts our top picks for weekend entertainment and fun in Naperville.
Police said Naperville man allegedly used fictitious Facebook account for sexual conversations with minors.
Police said Naperville man allegedly used fictitious Facebook account for sexual conversations with minors.
Police said the Naperville man allegedly used a fictitious Facebook account for sexual conversations with minors.
Naperville Police Department reports, Oct. 8
In the last two days, three people who took "krokodil" have sought treatment for flesh-rotting abscesses the drug causes, a news release from Presence St. Joseph Medical Center said.