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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.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

June 19, 2014

The tapes, released Thursday, capture the dramatic confrontation between neighbors as it turns deadly.

Garfield Park & North Lawndale »

June 19, 2014

The man was shot in his arm, hand and leg, police said.

Bridgeport, Chinatown & McKinley Park »

June 15, 2014

A year after Carissa Hinz's death, police renew a call for information about the driver that struck her.

Chicago »

June 15, 2014

Some lanes will open sooner than expected this weekend, and the project will be completed in two weeks.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

June 15, 2014

A man implied he had a gun when he robbed the Chase Bank.

Back of the Yards & Brighton Park »

June 15, 2014

Steven Douglas is charged with killing Rico Lawrence in August 2013.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

June 15, 2014

Andre Davis, exonerated after serving time for another murder, is also charged in Jamal Harmon's death.

Austin & Belmont Cragin »

June 13, 2014

The crash killed four and critically injured another person.