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.
Senior Tom Porter, junior Tanya Sheppard, sophomore Andrew Chialdikas and freshman Joe Sciacca were recognized during the Feb. 13 meeting of the District 210 Board of Education.
Tollway updating Traffic Noise Study and Abatement Policy.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made Jan. 30 - Feb. 5.
Cook County Commissioner Liz Doody Gorman writes about the importance of voting in local elections.
Cook County Clerk David Orr and the Village of Lemont remind residents who want to vote in the March 20 primary to register to vote.
Board members will interview six candidates Saturday before narrowing the field to only two candidates for second-round interviews next week.
Cook County police are still searching for a white man between 20 and 30 who allegedly shot a 58-year-old motorist on 107th Street near 104th Avenue.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Texas A&M, Clemson, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Missouri are the latest to offer scholarships to the standout offensive tackle.
Tickets are still available for the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce's "Dinner Dance Vaudeville," which will be held Feb. 24 at Crystal Grand Banquets
Police are searching for a white male, between 20 and 30 years of age, who they said shot a 58-year-old Downers Grove man Monday morning on 107th Street near 104th Avenue.
Driscoll played the role of "East" in the 2012 Illinois High School Theatre Festival All-State Production, "Almost, Maine," in January.
Jeffrey LaMorte Salon and Day Spa, 1243 State St., will redeem gift certificates up to $25.
Patch stopped by local flower shops Monday as owners and employees prepared for their busiest holiday of the year.
A 58-year-old victim remains hospitalized for a gunshot wound to his abdomen following the shooting Monday at 107th Street and Archer Avenue.
The upscale restaurant and lounge hosted dozens of guests Monday night for a ribbon-cutting, champagne toast and hors d'oeuvres.
The Lemont High School junior and contra bass clarinet player was named to the Honors Concert Band during the Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) All-State Conference last month.
The Lemont Park District's swim team dominated the South Suburban Swim Conference competition Saturday, winning by more than 250 points.
Students were recently honored for their outstanding achievement on Advanced Placement exams in May 2011.
Front Street Cantina and The Vault offer romantic dinner options, while Lemont florists gear up for the busiest day of the year.
Emmanuel J. Ventouris, 21, will serve 30 days in DuPage County Jail for attempting to obstruct justice by providing false information to police, according to a SouthtownStar report.
