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.
Shaughnessy said he will move on at the end of next year after 10 years of service, opening the possibility of a run for Will County Sheriff in 2014.
The 36-year-old cyclist is one of nine riders who will compete June 30 - July 22 for Team Garmin-Barracuda.
Briarcliffe Townhomes, located at the northeast corner of 127th Street and Thornberry Drive, will include 34 townhomes on 4.76 acres.
Help 16-year-old Conor Matthews win the railroad company's 150th anniversary contest by voting for his rendition of "Great Big Rollin' Railroad."
The Lemont Quarrymen will take on the Munster Centennials at 1 p.m. Sunday at Covington Park, 15200 E. 127th St.
The second annual fundraiser to honor the fallen Chicago firefighter was held Wednesday at Cog Hill Golf Club in Lemont.
The South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police (SSACOP) is hosting a Gun Buy Back Program from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at five Cook County police stations.
Chief Kevin Shaughnessy, who has been with Lemont since 2004, is interested in running for the position in two years.
The restaurant chain will open its seventh suburban location in September, replacing Slammers Pub and Grill in Lemont Village Square, 1243 State St.
The Rescue Remembrance Project made an appearance Wednesday at the Christopher Wheatley Memorial Golf Outing at Cog Hill with "Rescue 5," a FDNY truck that lost 11 firefighters in the Sept. 11 attacks.
The tournament will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday during Lemont Legends Cruise Nights.
Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Homer Glen, Lemont and Woodridge have joined together to control water rate increases and explore the feasibility of purchasing an Illinois American Water pipeline.
Bolingbrook, Homer Glen, Lemont, Romeoville and Woodridge have joined together to control water rate increases and explore the feasibility of purchasing an Illinois American Water pipeline.
Bolingbrook, Homer Glen, Lemont, Romeoville and Woodridge have joined together to control water rate increases and explore the feasibility of purchasing an Illinois American Water pipeline.
The board decided against cutting two routes, freeing up money the police department had originally designated for crossing guards.
The park would be located just east of Safety Village in downtown Lemont, and would serve as a trailhead to the I&M Canal and quarry recreation area.
The District 113A Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Old Quarry Middle School, 16100 W. 127th St.
Krystal Sokolis, a recent graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia, was honored with the 2012 Independent Handbag Design Award on June 13 in New York City.
Interim Superintendent Robert Madonia told Patch on Friday that all applicants—entry-level and those with experience—were considered, despite parents' claims to the contrary.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Monday.
