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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.

Back of the Yards & Brighton Park »

June 22, 2014

Erick A. Lopez was driving drunk when he killed a construction worker, police said.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

June 22, 2014

Work to demolish the Ontario Street bridge finished ahead of schedule.

Wicker Park & Bucktown »

June 22, 2014

The hit-and-run crash injured a 28-year-old man.

Chicago »

June 22, 2014

A woman wounded while sitting inside her home was one of the casualties.

Wicker Park & Bucktown »

June 22, 2014

Police say two men have been robbing small retail stores across the North Side.

Back of the Yards & Brighton Park »

June 21, 2014

Police say alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the crash.

Midway, Chicago Lawn & Ashburn »

June 19, 2014

The 19-year-old victim was shot in the face and torso.