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.
One for the Kids hosted their annual cocktail party April 28 in Oakbrook Terrace to raise money for 8-year-old Ellie Cuiching, who was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor last year.
A look back at the headlines from June 4-10.
The 16-year-old Lemont High School student finished eighth in the 14-15 division at the 2012 Visa Championships on Saturday.
It's always good to be caught up on state politics. Here's an easy guide to what happened this week.
Mindflow Cafe will open next month in the former location of This Must Be the Place.
The event will be held from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday in Talcott Square, and will feature a large selection of beer and wine.
The team recently wrapped up a successful season, finishing with a 26-7 record (18-1 conference).
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made May 14-20. It does not indicate a conviction
Monica Furczon, a 2012 graduate of Lemont High School, recently created a painting of the downtown mural and several historic building that is now on display at the Lemont Area Historical Society.
Students got a lesson in bike safety in April as they raised funds for the 20th annual Tike-a-Thon for St. Jude.
The popular WGN/CLTV show was scheduled to film at the Lemont restaurant Thursday afternoon for the "Best Burgers" episode.
Cook County officials announced that 1.8 million second-installment property tax bills will be mailed on time first time since 1978—a move that could save municipalities and school districts millions.
The 16-year-old Lemont High School student will compete June 7-10 at the 2012 Visa Championships after finishing third at the Junior Olympic National Championships in May.
The Lemont Area Historical Society, 306 Lemont St., recently opened a new exhibit featuring Girl Scout photos, uniforms, dolls and other artifacts.
The Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the first "Lemont Legends" car show of the summer Wednesday night.
The market will run every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Talcott Square.
"Three Happy Hours" will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 15.
Woodridge Enterprises, Inc. was cited by the U.S. Department of Labor for lack of fall protection at job sites in Hinsdale and Carol Stream.
Woodridge Enterprises, Inc. was cited by the U.S. Department of Labor for lack of fall protection at job sites in Hinsdale and Carol Stream.
Don't have the equipment to safely watch the celestial event from your home? Here are a few live feeds, courtesy of the "One-Minute Astronomer."