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.
Under pressure from Illinois Republicans and Gov. Pat Quinn, House Speaker Michael Madigan announced he's dropping his proposal to shift teacher pension costs to local school districts.
A plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions from the state to local school districts became the most hotly debated topic in Springfield on Tuesday.
A plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions from the state to local school districts became the most hotly debated topic in Springfield on Tuesday.
A plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions from the state to local school districts became the most hotly debated topic in Springfield on Tuesday.
A plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions from the state to local school districts became the most hotly debated topic in Springfield on Tuesday.
A plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions from the state to local school districts became the most hotly debated topic in Springfield on Tuesday.
Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy, Mayor Brian Reaves, Trustee Cliff Miklos and two local principals will be exiled to the roof Friday as part of the annual "Cop on Rooftop" fundraiser.
A plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions from the state to local school districts became the most hotly debated topic in Springfield on Tuesday.
A plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions from the state to local school districts became the most hotly debated topic in Springfield on Tuesday.
POLL: What do you think of Illinois smokers having to pay $1 more for a pack of cigarettes?
The University of Illinois senior was one of 50 players named to the watch list for the Rimington, an award given annually to the nation's top center.
The rising senior offensive tackle verbally committed to the Louisiana State University on Tuesday, according to multiple news reports.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Tuesday.
Eleven Daisy Scouts from the Lemont Montessori School recently worked to beautify the grounds at Shady Oaks Camp in Homer Glen.
Local veterans were joined by Congressman Dan Lipinski, Mayor Brian Reaves and Lemont police officers Monday as they paid tribute to fallen soldiers.
A roundup of municipal, library and park district closings for Monday, May 28.
The vast majority of votes and reviews made the Lemont restaurant Readers' Choice for best French fries.
Seventh-and eighth-grade students from the Lemont-based science program will be featured on Fox Chicago News at 9:20 a.m. Monday.
Virtel, a 2002 graduate of Lemont High School, appeared on the popular game show Friday.
Tips for having a healthy, happy summer.
