Lemont|News|
Police Blotter: DUI, Theft, Stolen Scaffolding
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made Feb. 27 - March 6. It does not indicate a conviction.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
- Lemont, IL
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.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Competitive Drama Program Wins Sectional, Heads to State Finals
Lemont won the Group Interpretation competition March 17 to earn a berth to the IHSA Drama and Group Interpretation finals at the University of Illinois-Springfield this weekend.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
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DG Man Found Dead in Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
Ronald Weinberg, 68, of Downers Grove, died of natural causes Tuesday in the unincorporated DuPage County preserve, police said.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Primary Turnout Historically Low in Suburban Cook County
Turnout for Tuesday's election was just 23 percent—the second lowest in 20 years.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Park District Seeks Applicants for Open Board Seat
The Board of Commissioners is looking to replace Vice President Mike Colaizzi, who will step down next month to pursue a new career opportunity.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
District 113A Foundation Receives $10K Donation from Oxbow Midwest Calcining
The grant will be awarded to a District 113A teacher this year for use in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Man Found Dead in Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve Identified
Ronald Weinberg, 68, of Downers Grove, died of natural causes Tuesday in the unincorporated DuPage County preserve, police said.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Police Arrest 29 During St. Patrick's Day Crackdown
The department participated in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns last week.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Village Employees Could Move to Central School During Village Hall Renovations
The Village of Lemont is currently in discussions with Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A to utilize office space in the closed school this summer.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
District 113A Board Appoints New Superintendent
The District 113A school board unanimously approved a three-year contract Wednesday night with Susan Birkenmaier, the current director of operations for LaGrange Highlands School District 106.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
LIVE BLOG: District 113A Expected to Name Superintendent Wednesday Night
Follow Patch throughout the night Wednesday as the Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education reconvenes its business meeting.
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Lemont|News|
UPDATED: Body Found in Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
The person appears to have died of natural causes, said DuPage County Sheriff's spokeswoman Dawn Domrose.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
District 113A Board Recesses Meeting, Delays Superintendent Vote
The Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education voted to suspend a five-hour business meeting shortly after midnight Wednesday. They will reconvene at 7 p.m.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
March 2012 Primary: Race Results and Candidate Reaction
It was a heck of a night in the southwest suburbs. Catch up on all your local election news in one place.
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Lemont|News|
District 113A Board Members Mull Possibility of Hiring More Teachers
The board clashed Tuesday over the district's state-approved financial plan as they seek to replace 12 retiring teachers and possibly hire more for the upcoming school year.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
March 2012 Election Results: Follow Them Live on Patch
We are following all the races that affect Lemont, providing real-time updates from area clerks' offices as the polling results come in. Check back for frequent updates.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Election Day in Lemont: Your Guide to the Illinois Primary
Check in with Lemont Patch throughout the day for updates from the polls, then follow our live results for the winners of the presidential, congressional and state races.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
New Fitness and Training Center Opens in Lemont
Next Level Training Academy, a 10,000-square-foot facility at 12301 S. New Ave., opened its doors in January.
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Lemont|News|
March 2012 Primary Live Blog
Patch readers and editors will discuss presidential, congressional and state election results as they roll in. The live blog starts at 7 p.m.
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Lemont|News|
3 Corners Grill and Tap Is Readers' Choice for Best St. Patrick's Day Party
The Lemont restaurant's "Shamrocks and Shenanigans" is tops when it comes to Irish fare, according to reader votes and reviews.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
