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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.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

June 30, 2016

The Flatlander Ultrarunners of Chicagoland are challenging their members, and others, to run 100 miles.

Lakeview & Wrigleyville »

June 29, 2016

Chicago native Dave Lichterman has brought his love of city pizza to the Pacific Northwest.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

June 28, 2016

Founded in 1936 in Logan Square with three employees, the retail giant now has 1,300-plus workers.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

June 28, 2016

Like former Simeon stars Nick Anderson, Kendrick Nunn and Kendall Pollard, Rose will don jersey No. 25.

Midway, Chicago Lawn & Ashburn »

June 27, 2016

St. Rita grad David Gilliard has had a clothing brand for years; now his mom has a baking business.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park & Norwood Park »

June 24, 2016

Portage Park native has a wooden marker from the grave of Andreas von Zirngibl, who fought Napoleon.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

June 24, 2016

Wednesday's rain led to perfect conditions for the webs to appear across Chicago's front and back yards.

Midway, Chicago Lawn & Ashburn »

June 24, 2016

Briana Gaitan, who sells paintings in Pilsen and Bridgeport, said everyone has hidden art talent.