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.
Louise Harrison's "Keeping Music Alive" program brings the Fab Four to life at schools across the country. The Liverpool Legends will perform at Lemont High School at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Wednesday.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made Oct. 21 - Nov. 6. It does not indicate a conviction.
The Lemont High School seniors signed National Letters of Intent during a special ceremony Wednesday afternoon.
You will hear the familiar words, "This is a test. This is only a test."
The cost to use a professional service could cost anywhere from $5,000 to $22,000, according to representatives from three separate organizations.
The Lemont High School District 210 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to discuss the district's financial plan.
The team recently served up a delicious meal at the Ronald McDonald House in Lincoln Park with the help of "Next Food Network Star" celebrity chef Paul Young.
From the number of total veterans, to a brief history of the holiday itself, the U.S Census Bureau provides a data-driven look at Veterans Day.
The Liverpool Legends, a quartet hand-picked by George Harrison's sister Louise, will play at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in the Performing Arts Center.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Tuesday.
U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk, Congresswoman Judy Biggert, and Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno were among the many elected officials who visited the Lemont Township Community Center on Saturday.
The board will hear from two firms, as well as the Illinois Association of School Boards, during a special meeting Tuesday night.
Friday is Veterans Day, and we're giving our readers the chance to honor the veterans in their life by posting photos and thanking them for their service.
State GOP Chairman Pat Brady "pleased with turnout" that netted more than 3,600 votes.
The Indians (11-0) will take on the Greyhounds (9-2) at 6 p.m. at the Lemont High School football stadium, 800 Porter St.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Monday.
The Indians were paced by freshman Victoria Salazar, senior Amber Trick and sophomore Nicole Balinski.
Canadian National Railway will be making final repairs throughout the day, village officials announced.
The district was one of only 172 out of 868 to make adequate yearly progress in 2011.
