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Alex Parker

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Alex Parker is a news editor at DNAinfo Chicago.

He returns to Chicago after working as digital editor of the Lawrence Journal-World in Lawrence, Kan., where he began his journalism career as a general assignment and education reporter. His all-time best assignment was traveling to the California desert to spend a week with the 1st Infantry Division, following soldiers as they trained for war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Previously, he covered public health for the Chi-Town Daily News, Cook County government for the Chicago Current, and the 2008 presidential election for MTV News. His work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Reader, RedEye, the Huffington Post, and more.

He graduated from Miami University, and pursued a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas. He lives in Lakeview.

Fun Fact: The greatest moment of Alex’s life — to date — was watching the Blackhawks win the 2010 Stanley Cup.

Lakeview & Wrigleyville »

June 29, 2014

Photos showed people dancing atop a police car with a smashed windshield.

Lakeview & Wrigleyville »

June 29, 2014

More than 1 million people turned out for the parade, which celebrated marriage equality.

Midway, Chicago Lawn & Ashburn »

June 29, 2014

Kevin Baker was killed in January after a gunman asked if he had a gang affiliation.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

June 29, 2014

Authorities have yet to identify the woman found in the lake.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

June 29, 2014

The World Cup match will be shown on the north end zone video board.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

June 28, 2014

Kenneth Martin was shot in the 6900 block of South Ashland Avenue.

Wicker Park & Bucktown »

June 28, 2014

Police say Edgar Gomez shot a man twice.

Chicago »

June 28, 2014

Divvy users logged more than 3.5 million miles, burning more than 150 million calories, the city said.