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 following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made March 5-11. It does not indicate a conviction.
The board will also consider Tuesday night the purchase of a $16,928 cooling system for the server room at Old Quarry Middle School.
Lemont had 17 students compete in 12 events at the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference in Decatur, IL, on March 30-31.
In his third season on the bench, Runaas led the boys basketball team to a 25-3 record overall and a 12-1 record in South Suburban Conference play.
The Lemont restaurant is the best place in town to cheer on your favorite teams, according to reader votes and reviews.
Hoping to enjoy some eggs and a mimosa after church Sunday? Make your reservations this week to dine at Lemont's Cog Hill or Ruffled Feathers.
Tax Day (April 17) is just around the corner, so Patch wants to know which Lemont accountant you trust to file your tax returns.
A look back at the headlines from March 26 - April 1.
Army Sgt. Andrew Kaufman, a graduate of Lemont High School, was greeted Friday by family, friends, motorcyclists from Warriors' Watch Riders and former Chicago Bear Steve McMichael.
Kids packed the CORE Fitness and Aquatic Complex, 16050 W. 127th St., on Saturday for the park district's "H2O Egg-Venture."
It's always good to be caught up on state politics. Here's an easy guide to what happened this week.
What's selling in Lemont? A three-bedroom home on Norwalk Road sold for $383,000 in February.
The community service organization recently celebrated a half-century of food drives, fundraisers, scholarships and advancements in vision testing for the village of Lemont and beyond.
Lemont finished fifth at the 2012 IHSA Drama and Group Interpretation State Finals, which were contested at the University of Illinois-Springfield on March 23-24
Board Member Al Malley offers his take on the board's discussion of the district's state-approved financial plan and the possibility of hiring more teachers to reduce class sizes.
Show your hometown pride by casting your vote for Lemont restaurants during Munch Madness.
Lemont resident Chris Knollin opened Next Level Training Academy in January. The 10,000-square-foot facility specializes in the CrossFit program, as well as baseball training.
While the content hasn't changed, our homepage has been updated to become more user-friendly.
Susan Birkenmaier, the current director of operations for LaGrange Highlands School District 106, will assume her position in District 113A on July 1.
The Coyotes just wrapped up a 30-win season by winning the championship of the Lemont Park District travel league.
