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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 27, 2014

A man with multiple tattoos was found Thursday morning near Wrigley Field.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

June 26, 2014

The woman was shot in her leg, and is in stable condition.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

June 26, 2014

Metra trains are back in service after the person was struck.

Garfield Park & North Lawndale »

June 26, 2014

Police said Aluntae Lindsey, 21, shot a man outside a West Side elementary school in May.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

June 26, 2014

Asha, a klipspringer calf, was found unresponsive Wednesday.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park & Norwood Park »

June 23, 2014

Police released updated descriptions of the men they say are responsible for a string of home invasions.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

June 23, 2014

The service will add convenience for commuters and urban explorers, the bike-share service said.

Hyde Park & Kenwood »

June 22, 2014

A man was killed in a shooting in Jackson Park, just north of the museum.