Steven Jack, Patch Staff
- Oswego, IL
My first full-time job in the news business was for a paper outside of Peoria covering the local farm beat. It was a long way from a glamorous life and had me spending most of my days traveling the lonely roads of west-Central Illinois looking for stories.
My wife and I moved to the suburbs in 2000 and I began working immediately at a community newspaper in Downers Grove. That's where I had been since I came to work for Patch. I did just about every job in the newsroom at one time or another, and loved every minute of it.
My Beliefs
At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. We also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. In the spirit of simple honesty, we encourage editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license to inject our beliefs into stories or dictate coverage according to them. Rather, we hope the knowledge our beliefs are on the record will cause us to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair and balanced manner. If you ever see evidence we failed in this mission, please let us know.
Politics
I suppose it's no great surprise to find a liberal journalist. I wish I could say I broke the mold, but I tend to take a pretty liberal view most of the time. I find the older I get, though, a little more likely I am to moderate on certain topics, especially those that affect my family.
Religion
Searching for faith.
Posting Activity
Montgomery, IL|News|
Construction Start Date Set for Route 59 Improvements
The city of Naperville is warning drivers to prepare for "significant traffic delays" once the $84.8 million project begins.
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Help Clean Up the Fox River Next Weekend
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Residents Alerted of Montgomery Fest Road Closure
Police urge folks to use free shuttle service from Lakewood Creek and Poor Boy's Parking lot.
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Meijer to Hire 900 New Employees in Illinois
Meijer is gearing up to hire 900 new employees in Illinois in preparation for the fall and holiday season, according to the retailer.
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Former BHS Athletic Director Alec Anderson Dies Suddenly
During his time at Bolingbrook High School the school won five state championships.
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges
Man facing five felony counts to appear in court Thursday afternoon.
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Disney TV Star Visiting Promenade Saturday
Meet and greet set for A.N.T. Farm actress set for Saturday.
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Mitchem to New Teachers: Every Child is Capable of Learning
Superintendent lays out vision for being top district in the state, country.
Montgomery, IL|News|
Schedule Pick Up, Registration Information for Oswego High Schools
Find out when your student needs to register.
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Everything You Need to Know for Beats and Eats Festival
Everything You Need to Know for Oswego’s Beats and Eats
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Montgomery 4-Hers Make Impressive Showing at County Fair
4-H members competed in categories like dairy, horticulture, beef, home and family and more.
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Bolingbrook Police Officer Injured During Walnut Circle Incident
Walnut Circle incident under investigation.
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NASA Predicts Spectacular Meteor Shower Next Week
New research by NASA has identified the Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on Aug. 12 and 13 and promises to produce more fireballs than any other. Check out the show locally at Cantigny Park in Wheaton.
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Will County Buying Up Buildings for New Courthouse, Office Space
The capital improvements committee proposal lays the groundwork for new courthouse and public safety campus. The full board will review it Aug. 15.
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Death Notices for Aug. 7
Death notices provided by Bolingbrook-McCauley Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.
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Teens With Outstanding Warrants Picked Up in Bolingbrook: Police
Bolingbrook Police reports July 23-27.