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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.

Uptown & Andersonville »

March 21, 2014

The suspect robbed a bank in Boystown on Sunday, the FBI said.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

March 16, 2014

After more than eight hours, police took a Georgia murder suspect into custody.

Garfield Park & North Lawndale »

March 16, 2014

Harold Cook is charged with killing Terrell Wilson.

Lakeview & Wrigleyville »

March 16, 2014

A man robbed the TCF Bank at 3531 N. Broadway.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

March 16, 2014

Shanell Terrell of Calumet Park is charged with killing a decorated Chicago police officer.

Garfield Park & North Lawndale »

March 15, 2014

Martin Logan was last seen on Feb. 20.

Garfield Park & North Lawndale »

March 14, 2014

Terrell Wilson, 21, was killed after an altercation with several people, police said.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

March 13, 2014

Dwayne Timberlake, 22, is charged with killing Khristopher Daniels in 2011.