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 football teams will face off at 7 p.m. Friday at Lemont High School. Prior to the game, the 10th anniversary of 9/11 will be recognized as part of the annual "Hometown Heroes" night.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made Aug. 29 - Sept. 4. It does not indicate a conviction.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Thursday.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Wednesday.
Patch rounds up the best prices at area gas stations.
J.P. Bruzek, Ron Urick and the 1979-1980 girls basketball team will be inducted during a ceremony at Cog Hill Golf Club.
Tommy Hawk signed autographs for kids during "Rendezvous at the Library," which kicked off Library Card Sign-Up Month.
A presentation will be made by Superintendent Tim Ricker and Board President during the Illinois State Board of Education meeting Sept. 27-28.
While Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves says he plans to attend the ISBE meeting later this month, Sen. Christine Radogno is working with state officials to determine the best course of action.
The Lemont High School sophomore competed last month at the USA Gymnastics national championship in St. Paul, MN.
Regular business hours will resume Wednesday.
Patch rounds up the best prices at area gas stations.
Patch rounds up the best prices at area gas stations.
Lemont Patch lists basic information about upcoming school district, village, park district, library, fire and township meetings.
A special meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the All-Purpose Room at River Valley School.
A remembrance service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Lemont Township Community Center.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Tuesday.
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Tuesday.
Employees of schools, libraries and government offices have the day off; we hope you do too.
News briefs submitted to Patch by the Village of Lemont.