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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.
Approval of the plan is necessary to secure $1.8 million in tax anticipation warrants from District 210 on Friday, according to District 113A Board President Mike Aurelio.
The restaurant expects to re-open in the coming months, but will not be able to offer catering, as previously reported.
The school contacted parents around 9:30 a.m. about the emergency closing, even though firefighters have already deemed the building safe, according to school officials.
Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy recognized eight officers and one community member during a Village Board meeting Monday night.
Potential issues with transportation reimbursements for 2009-10 could bring the total owed to the state to more than $623,000, according to Business Manager Barbara Germany. The district already owes $328,956 for 2008-09.
A contract was approved Tuesday night by District 113A board members. Madonia will serve on a part-time basis through June 30.
The Illinois State Board of Education will vote on the district's submitted financial plan during a finance and audit meeting Thursday.
The President will address the nation tonight, but tomorrow he'll take questions from a few Patch readers.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Tuesday.
The board authorized Board President Mike Aurelio to begin negotiations with a candidate during a special meeting Jan. 17.
Lemont High School junior Justin Stanwyck, 16, recently improved running and walking conditions on Centennial Campus as part of his Eagle Scout service project.
Tickets are still available for the Feb. 4 event, which will raise money for educational grants in Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A.
Lemont Patch will be polling its readers on a weekly basis to gauge their interest in the election, its candidates and what issues are most important to them.
The left leg and left arm of the freshman Republican senator were affected, according to multiple news outlets.
The school is currently looking for volunteers to assist with the Young Hearts for Life screening program, which will be available to all students March 1.
Tuesday's "Fire and Ice" program will feature a new exhibit and documentary on the Lemont Fire Protection District, as well as a look back at the old Lemont Ski Hill.
A look back at the headlines from Jan. 16-22.
The restaurant, which closed earlier this month, will likely re-open in another location in Lemont.
Patch readers reported poor driving conditions on the village's hilly roads as a winter storm dumped more than 6 inches of snow Friday.
Five things every Lemonter should know Monday.