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  • Lemont, IL

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.

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Police Blotter: DUI, Obstructing Peace Officer

The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made Aug. 29 - Sept. 4. It does not indicate a conviction.

Police Blotter: DUI, Obstructing Peace Officer
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Whiz Kid: Bobby Baker

The Lemont High School sophomore competed last month at the USA Gymnastics national championship in St. Paul, MN.

Whiz Kid: Bobby Baker
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Labor Day Closings

Employees of schools, libraries and government offices have the day off; we hope you do too.

Labor Day Closings