Eric DeGrechie

Eric DeGrechie is a journalist with over 20 years of experience in various roles including managing editor, executive editor, news editor and sports reporter. He currently serves as an editor for Patch, covering Northbrook, Glenview, Deerfield, Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove. Born and raised in Upstate New York in Saratoga Springs, he moved to Chicagoland in 2014 and lives there with his wife and son. Eric has a strong background in journalism and is focused on hyperlocal news, making Patch a perfect fit for him. He is actively engaged with the community and encourages people to reach out to him for tips or story ideas at eric.degrechie@patch.com.

Biography:  https://patch.com/users/eric-degrechie

98%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • Eric DeGrechie appears to be a neutral journalist as he reports on various news topics without any personal opinions or political affiliations.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no conflicts of interest detected in Eric DeGrechie's reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, it is mentioned that Taeyoung Kim was driving over 120 miles an hour in a 35-mph zone while in another article it is stated that he was driving at a speed of 131 miles per hour right before the crash happened.
  • The articles mention different details about the same incident, which could create confusion for readers.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

Fatal Crash in Glenview: 21-Year-Old Taeyoung Kim Charged with DUI After Killing 17-Year-Old Marko Niketic

Fatal Crash in Glenview: 21-Year-Old Taeyoung Kim Charged with DUI After Killing 17-Year-Old Marko Niketic

Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 A 21-year-old man, Taeyoung Kim, allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and cannabis at over 120 mph in a 35-mph zone crashed into another vehicle, killing the driver, Marko Niketic, a Glenbrook South High School senior. Kim's blood-alcohol level was measured at 0.088 percent and he is charged with DUI. A court hearing resulted in his detainment.