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 Illinois State Board of Elections ruled that Radogno's challenger did not have enough signatures on his nominating petition to run in the March primary.
Officer Joe Kurzawa will take a dip in Joliet's chilly Leisure Lake on Saturday to raise money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, which raises money for Special Olympics Illinois.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Monday.
A look back at the headlines from Feb. 27 - March 4.
The Illinois Senate Energy Committee unanimously approved a resolution March 1 that declares the state's support for Argonne's bid to house an innovative energy storage and research facility.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made Feb. 13-19. It does not indicate a conviction.
Following the successful run of its annual "Penny Jars" program, Lemont Rotarians will reward Lemon Tree customers with random gift certificates each weekday March 5-30.
Which Lemont nail salon do you swear by? Let us know by voting in our poll and leaving a review on your favorite businesses' listings on Patch.
Owner Nick George said past debt forced the closing of the bowling alley and pizza restaurant Saturday.
It's always good to be caught up on state politics. Here's an easy guide to what happened this week.
Brogan is a 1.5-year-old female beagle looking for a forever home.
Calia is a 6-year-old mixed-breed who loves families and playing with other dogs.
The 19-year-old pop star received treatment at the Lemont rehabilitation facility in 2010 for bipolar disorder, cutting, bulimia and anorexia.
The contest will be held Thursday through Saturday in conjunction with the IHSA state finals at Illinois State University's Redbird Arena.
The Lemont Police Department will crack down on impaired drivers and unbelted motorists as part of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and "Click It or Ticket" campaigns.
CVB staffers met with legislators at first I&M Canal Day in Springfield.
A fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. March 10 at Front Street Cantina to raise money for the FF/PM Christopher D. Wheatley Memorial Foundation.
Each week, Patch Whiz Kids will receive a free pizza from Nancy's in Lemont.
David Sklena of Skokie was convicted in 2010 of engaging in noncompetitive trades that yielded profits in excess of $2 million for him and Edward C. Sarvey, a deceased Lemont man.
The Indians (25-2) will take on regional host Providence Catholic at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
