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David Matthews is a reporter/producer covering Downtown Chicago for DNAinfo, including the Loop, River North, the Gold Coast and Streeterville.

Dave comes to DNAinfo.com from Crain’s Chicago Business, where he covered real estate and broke news on everything from celebrity home purchases to the aftermath of Chicago’s foreclosure crisis. While at Crain’s, Dave received a Community Investment Award from the Woodstock Institute and a nomination for a Peter Lisagor Award from the Chicago Headline Club.

Previously, Dave worked for Suburban Life Publications in Chicago’s western suburbs and also contributed to The Pantagraph and Patch.com.

A Bloomington-Normal native, Dave graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He lives in Lakeview.

Fun fact: Dave shares Bulls season tickets with friends.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

January 12, 2017

New South Loop High-Rise Will Cover Hebru Brantley 'Flyboy' Mural

The big mural is a familiar sight near the Roosevelt "L" stop. 

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January 11, 2017

Obama's Farewell Speech Resonates With Fans Young And Old

And Obama's hopeful message is once again catching on with young voters. 

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January 10, 2017

Shots Fired, Car Stolen In South Loop Target Parking Lot

A man wearing a yellow leather jacket stole two cars Tuesday afternoon, police said. 

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January 10, 2017

Going To President Obama's Farewell Speech? Here's What You Need To Know

Don't be late, take the CTA if possible and expect "airport-like security." And yes-there will be food. 

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January 9, 2017

Wayne Brady Is Going To Be Chicago's Aaron Burr In 'Hamilton'

The "Let's Make A Deal" host is joining the cast later this month.  

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January 9, 2017

Don't Buy Fake Obama Address Tickets Online, Business Group Warns

Reports of ticket scams are hitting the Internet a day before Obama's farewell address in Chicago. 

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January 6, 2017

Burglar Breaking Into Bars Near The Chicago Board Of Trade: Police

The break-ins began in September, police said.

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January 6, 2017

Loop Pickpocket Bumping Into Pedestrians Before Swiping Belongings: Police

The suspect bumps into victims before swiping their stuff, police said.