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Justin Breen

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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.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

July 26, 2016

The Old Town 40-year-old crossed the finish line Wednesday morning after more than 35 hours of running.

Bronzeville & Washington Park »

July 25, 2016

Ebony Isaac spent most of her life in foster homes. She wants to buy house to reunite her siblings.

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

July 25, 2016

Chicago actor Andrew Huttel plays Lord Mayor Arthur Trewilliger Brimm III at the faire in Wisconsin.

Beverly, Mt. Greenwood & Morgan Park »

July 22, 2016

The "Race to Rise: City of Champions 5K Walk & Run" follows the success of a similar event in Englewood.

South Chicago & East Side »

July 22, 2016

Chicago's Jeffrey Lovett, who nearly died from a gunshot wound, said he wants to save the city's youths.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

July 20, 2016

Gane will likely become just the third Chicagoan in 39 years to finish the Badwater 135-mile race.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park & Norwood Park »

July 20, 2016

Lane Tech's Abu Qader is the co-founder of GliaLab, which hopes to help improve breast cancer diagnoses.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

July 19, 2016

The artists behind the "I Am Chicago" project, which took two years, want it showcased in a gallery.