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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.

Uptown & Andersonville »

August 30, 2016

Taking photos from his recumbent trike, Gene Tenner describes Lakefront Trail as a "beautiful sandbox."

Jefferson Park, Portage Park & Norwood Park »

August 30, 2016

One expert claims a large bur oak inside Union Ridge Cemetery could be at least 325 years old.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

August 29, 2016

The Chainlink has created a contest to celebrate epic bike stories and honor Chicago's fallen cyclists.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

August 26, 2016

An underground bike club meets every Monday through Halloween and rides overnight throughout the city.

Uptown & Andersonville »

August 26, 2016

Hundreds of species of birds are making their way through the city during their migration south.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

August 26, 2016

Windy City Grotto's members visit caves across the country, seeking a "huge adventure."

West Loop, Near West Side, Pilsen »

August 25, 2016

The former UIC standout always believed it was her destiny to play at the professional level.

Lakeview & Wrigleyville »

August 25, 2016

Up to 400 Philadelphia Eagles fans pack Mad River Bar for every one of the NFL team's games.