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.
The Village of Lemont restored power to all seven of its sirens just before noon Monday after a mechanical issue caused them to go off multiple times Sunday night.
The Indians will open their season Aug. 24 with a home game against Little Village. The first conference match-up is scheduled for Sept. 14 in Tinley Park.
Lemont residents reported hearing sirens at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, and multiple times after 10 p.m. Emergency Management Director Tom Ballard says they are working to fix the issue.
The utility said it had restored 124,000 customers as of 12:30 a.m. Monday after a storm that featured high winds, rain and hail Sunday afternoon.
The department earned second place in the 2012 Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge for its safety education and enforcement activities.
The Village of Lemont will operate out of the former elementary school, 410 McCarthy Road, until shortly after Thanksgiving while Village Hall undergoes renovations.
It's always good to be caught up on state politics. Here's an easy guide to what happened this week.
A look back at the headlines from June 25 - July 1.
Tornado sirens were activated Friday night as hurricane-strength winds knocked down trees and power lines, and left many residents without power.
Fourth of July activities will kick off at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, at Centennial Park, with fireworks scheduled for dusk. The annual Freedom Run will be held at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
The incident caused a small brush fire Wednesday evening after the driver pulled over on Southbound Interstate 355, just north of the 127th Street exit.
A culvert replacement project will require closing State Street between 7th and 8th streets in Lockport beginning July 5. Traffic will be re-routed to Illinois and Main streets in Lemont.
POLL: In a 5-4 majority opinion, the court upheld the individual insurance mandate at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care reform. Do you agree with the ruling?
In a 5-4 majority opinion, the court upheld the individual insurance mandate at the heart of President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. Do you agree with the ruling?
The decision rejects arguments Congress went too far by requiring all Americans to have a health insurance policy.
POLL: In a 5-4 majority opinion, the court upheld the individual insurance mandate at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care reform. Do you agree with the ruling?
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made June 4-10. It does not indicate a conviction.
Owner Jerry Kulhanek hopes to host wine parties and install video gaming in the future.
Lemont officials recently hired local marketing agency PlumThree to develop a new website and promotional campaign for the village.
Lemont police and firefighters will be on alert during this year’s fireworks display; officials caution at-home fireworks pose a greater risk.
