About
Justin Voccola is a multi-platform journalist learning and refining his craft at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Mr. Voccola is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. He attended Phillips Academy and graduated from Northwestern with a degree in Communications and Economics.
Mr. Voccola began his professional career in investment banking in New York City. Then moved to Los Angeles and started a digital media company, which grew to more than 200 accounts, 25 resources and hundreds of thousands in revenue. He scaled his company by opening up an entertainment agency and launching a celebrity sports gossip web site, sparked his interest in journalism.
In his spare time, Mr. Voccola likes to exercise, golf D-J music, wine and play with his two chocolate labs.
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Sports:
DOES BUYING OUT A COACH PAY OFF
WHY MORE SCHOOLS NEED TO ADOPT NORTHWESTERN’S TREATMENT OF ATHLETES
Urban Housing:
ADVOCATES FOR HOMELESS SAY LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS BIGGEST OBSTACLE
LATHROP AND ROSCOE VILLAGE RESIDENTS FRET OVER REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOPES TO ADDRESS SHORTAGE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
BANK OF AMERICA’S ALLEGED NEGLECT OF LOW-INCOME REPO PROPERTIES DRAWS FIRE
Congressional Politics:
DOLD CONCEDED 10TH DISTRICT RACE WITH CLASS
DOLD SUPPORTER: “WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR LEAD”
DOLD PREPS LOYAL SUPPORTERS FOR CLOSE RACE
National Security:
CYBER THREATS POSE BIGGEST RISK TO ILLINOIS POWER GRID
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CUBS AND CITY STILL FAR APART ON WRIGLEY RESTORATION
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CHICAGO CONSIDERS EMINENT DOMAIN TO SEIZE UNDER-PERFORMING MORTGAGES:
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LUCHA SPONSORS HOUSING PROJECT TO PRESERVE LATINA DEMOGRAPHIC IN HUMBOLDT PARK:
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