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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.

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June 23, 2016

Giada Gambatese earned a trip to Disney World and more with a genius way of feeding U.S. troops.

Wicker Park & Bucktown »

June 23, 2016

The city's best women cyclists will showcase their talents in an upcoming race.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

June 22, 2016

Little was Lindblom's lone competitor for most of her prep career. The program now has 20 athletes.

Lakeview & Wrigleyville »

June 22, 2016

The Cubs have won nearly 7 of every 10 games. That hasn't been accomplished here in nearly 110 years.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

June 21, 2016

The Illinois Railway Museum still has working streetcars, last used in Chicago on June 21, 1958.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

June 21, 2016

Kevin Cobb blames Chicago's competitive media market and crazy weather for its silly newsroom tweets.

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

June 20, 2016

Bronswick led Lane to a 114-40 record from 1978-1993 and won 1985 city championship.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

June 20, 2016

Charles Komosa is 3rd generation of his family to own the home, which was once dubbed "Hotel Rozmarek."