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.
A part-time interim superintendent could possibly be hired during a special meeting Wednesday, according to the Board President Mike Aurelio.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Wednesday.
Old Quarry eighth-grader Aurora Slivinski, 13, traveled to Miami with the American Dance Center's Excel Dancers to perform at Sun Life Stadium.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Tuesday.
Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) will run unopposed in the 41st District after the Illinois State Board of Elections ruled that Bradley lacked enough signatures on his nominating petition.
Mary Ticknor, the current associate superintendent of Community Consolidated District 181 will assume her post July 1 at annual salary of $185,000.
Jorge Ramirez, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor, is one of seven individuals to file as Democratic delegates in Illinois' 3rd District.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made Dec. 26 - Jan. 2 It does not indicate a conviction.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made Dec. 26 - Jan. 2 It does not indicate a conviction.
Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) will run unopposed in the 41st District after the Illinois State Board of Elections ruled that Bradley lacked enough signatures on his nominating petition.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Monday.
There were no injuries in the Sunday morning accident, which disrupted traffic and caused many Lemont residents to briefly lose power.
Community members are invited to join school board members Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at Old Quarry to provide input on the the district's next superintendent.
The Lemont High School Board of Education is also expected to approve the purchase of $1.8 million in tax anticipation warrants from District 113A.
A look back at the headlines from Jan. 2-8.
Princess is a 3-year-old cat available for adoption at the West Suburban Humane Society.
Meet Patrice: a 1-year-old cat available for adoption at the West Suburban Humane Society.
Did you participate in our weekly football contests? Check our list to see if you've won a $10 gift certificate to Nick's Tavern.
Princess is a domestic short hair waiting for a home at the West Suburban Humane Society.
Patrice is a 1-year-old cat available for adoption at the West Suburban Humane Society.