Amanda came to Patch in June 2010 after graduating from Northwestern University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She launched Lemont Patch in 2010, and covered the community for two years before moving to Downers Grove in August 2012.
Prior to Patch, Amanda wrote for her college newspaper, The Daily Northwestern, covering city council and education. In 2009, Amanda spent three months interning at the Orange County Register in California. Despite the large market, it was here that she learned the ins and outs of community reporting. After returning to Illinois in June 2009, Amanda immediately started working as an editorial intern in the DuPage County office of the Daily Herald. During her senior year at Northwestern, she spent six months investigating a possible wrongful conviction case with the Medill Innocence Project.
Residents were briefly evacuated Friday afternoon after a cigarette thrown in a bucket caused smoke damage in an apartment in the 4900 block of Fairview.
The Mustangs will take on the Storm at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
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The Pink Heals Tour teamed up with the Downers Grove Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 3234 on Thursday to raise money for Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital's Wig Boutique.
National Dog Day is Aug. 26. What will you do to celebrate man's best friend? Tell us in the comments, and share pics of your pooch!
Federal officials announced Wednesday that 1,118 illnesses and 41 deaths have been reported nationwide. That number is expected to rise dramatically in the coming weeks.
Each week, Patch will highlight Downers Grove's most talented, intelligent and all-around amazing youth.
The downtown Downers Grove home goods store was open only three days in June before a cracked toilet on the building's second floor badly damaged the ceiling and carpeting.
Federal officials announced Wednesday that 1,118 illnesses and 41 deaths have been reported nationwide. That number is expected to rise dramatically in the coming weeks.
Village commissioners voted 5-2 on Tuesday to approve the ordinance, which establishes a monthly fee for the stormwater management system.
Patch sat down with South Principal Steve Bild earlier this week to discuss what's ahead for the upcoming school year.
Downers Grove police reports, Aug. 11-19.
Federal officials announced Wednesday that 1,118 illnesses and 41 deaths have been reported nationwide. That number is expected to rise dramatically in the coming weeks.
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital will host the trucks from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to honor women who have been impacted by cancer.
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The school board adopted a $77.8 million operating budget during its monthly business meeting Monday.
The school board approved a $77.8 million operating budget during its monthly business meeting Monday.
The DuPage County Health Department is urging residents to take precaution, as the number of cases is expected to increase in the coming days.
The DuPage County Health Department is urging residents to take precaution, as the number of cases is expected to increase in the coming days.
The Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association named the Village of Downers Grove the winner of the 2012 Daniel Burnham Award for excellence in a comprehensive plan.
