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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.

Wicker Park & Bucktown »

August 24, 2016

Painting To Gogh was founded by two Von Steuben grads, with instructional videos led by a local artist.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park & Norwood Park »

August 23, 2016

Foreman teacher Nicoline Shoffer said her 6-year-old son, Henry, has never complained about his cancer.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

August 23, 2016

As many as 250 cyclists, but no "fake-a** Lance Armstrongs," ride overnight throughout the city.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

August 22, 2016

Chicago's Jay Davis, aka Jay iLLa, was inspired by his one-time roommate, the late Timbuck2.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

August 20, 2016

Josh Ellis will plunge into Cal-Sag Channel to raise funds for a trail connecting Edgewater to Joliet.

Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center »

August 19, 2016

A Lane Tech teacher helped found a nonprofit that takes city students into the African wild.

Wicker Park & Bucktown »

August 19, 2016

Young riders from Humboldt Park, Albany Park, West Town, Pilsen and other city hoods could be featured.

Beverly, Mt. Greenwood & Morgan Park »

August 17, 2016

Kevin Cremins' Pub Shirt Club sends subscribers a different pub-themed T-shirt for $19 a month.