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Justin Breen

Senior Editor @dnainfo_breen Contact

Justin Breen is a Senior Editor at DNAinfo.com Chicago.

In addition to his editorial duties, Breen also covers sports, features, urban animals and other human-interest topics.

Breen previously worked at The Times of Northwest Indiana, where he was Sports Editor before being promoted to Assistant Managing Editor. He also had a brief stint as the Interim Editor at the Rapid City (S.D.) Journal, where he oversaw a 35-person newsroom. Breen was selected one of the "Top 25 Publishing Leaders Under 35 Years Old" by Editor & Publisher in 2011.

Breen also worked at the Post-Tribune of Northwest Indiana and the Michigan City (Ind.) News-Dispatch. Breen is a 1999 graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he serves as the university's Alumni Board Journalism Chair.

Breen and his wife, Sarah, former Edison Park and Lakeview residents, are proud parents of Jacob "Jake" Michael Breen, who was born Oct. 10, 2012, and Chase Logan Breen, who was born June 25, 2014.

Fun Fact: It's not really fun, but Breen runs six days a week outside, no matter the weather conditions.

West Loop, Near West Side, Pilsen »

September 6, 2016

The "CTA Project" focuses on what Chicago's public transit riders have learned in their lifetimes.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park & Norwood Park »

September 6, 2016

Loyola Academy and NEIU grad Tim Wambach is running 1,200 miles, then competing in the Chicago Marathon

Garfield Park & North Lawndale »

September 6, 2016

Melissa Zammit has ridden 3,200 miles already this year, including thousands on her West Side commute.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

September 6, 2016

Lane Tech grad and Rogers Park native Gideon Akande brings workout program — RipTensity — to the masses.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

September 5, 2016

Chicago residents defended their city, while others were glad they had moved out.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

September 2, 2016

Lincoln Park Zoo researchers have captured many photos of skunks migrating into new city neighborhoods.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park & Norwood Park »

September 2, 2016

A large group of young, female volunteers is playing a big role at one of city's most diverse habitats.

Wicker Park & Bucktown »

August 31, 2016

West Town's Rishan Mohideen completed a mini-triathlon wearing an $18 Goodwill suit, sans dress shoes.