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Eric Degrechie

Editor

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Preston's Summary

Eric Degrechie is an Editor at Patch.com. With nearly 20 years of experience in various journalism roles, he specializes in hyperlocal news, covering themes such as education, crime and justice, and competitive sports, while also delving into regional interests and world news. He has a passion for reporting on topics like campus life, business conferences, and law enforcement technology.

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Geo Focus

Hoffman Estates, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

Beta
Informative: 62 %
Events: 17 %
Data Driven: 12 %
Promotional: 3 %
Interviews Q&as: 2 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Campus Life
  • College & University
  • University Research
  • Counterterrorism
  • Law Enforcement Technology
  • Military
  • Police

Pitching Insights

Eric's coverage focuses on local news, crime, and community events. He appears to be particularly interested in evolving stories and breaking news related to crime and local events in the Illinois area.

If you're looking to pitch Eric, consider offering timely updates on ongoing investigations or emerging criminal activities within the Chicago or Illinois region. Additionally, highlighting human interest stories that reflect college achievements or community events might also catch his attention.

Given his focus on local content, pitches should revolve around topics relevant to Illinois communities such as neighborhood developments, law enforcement policies impacting residents, and noteworthy achievements of locals.

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