Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
- 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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Lemont|News|
St. Al's/St. Pat's Hosts 'Festa EATaliana' Fundraiser
The Lemont grade school will host local Italian restaurants, live entertainment and a cooking competition from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Bottles.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
District 58 Approves Three-Year Contract with Educational Support Staff
The contract, approved Aug. 12, ties raises to the Consumer Price Index and calls for increased professional development and training opportunities, and extended work hours.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Library Hires Construction Manager for Interior Renovation
The library board selected Shales McNutt Construction to manage the $2.4 million renovation scheduled to begin early next year.
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Lemont|News|
District 113A to Consider Purchase of Administrative Computers
The board's monthly business meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Old Quarry Middle School.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Legends Car Show Hosts 'Emergency Vehicles Night'
The car show runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday in downtown Lemont.
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Lemont|News|
DuPage Sheriff Launches 'Manhunt Monday' Program
Each Monday the DuPage Sheriff’s Office will highlight one criminal being sought after for having outstanding warrants. Here's this week's edition.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
DuPage Sheriff Launches 'Manhunt Monday' Program
Each Monday the DuPage Sheriff’s Office will highlight one criminal being sought after for having outstanding warrants. Here's this week's edition.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Village of Lemont to Spray For Mosquitoes Wednesday
Sprays are conducted at dusk when mosquitoes are active, and take about four hours to complete.
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Lemont|News|
Quinn Signs 70 MPH Speed Limit into Law
The law's sponsor, Sen. Jim Oberweis, says the updated speed limit reflects the reality of driving speeds in Illinois.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Quinn Signs 70 MPH Speed Limit into Law
The law's sponsor, Sen. Jim Oberweis, says the updated speed limit reflects the reality of driving speeds in Illinois.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Air Pollution Alert Extended for a Second Day
Ozone levels are expected to remain elevated in the Chicago-metro area through Wednesday, Aug. 21.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Air Pollution Alert Extended for a Second Day
Ozone levels are expected to remain elevated in the Chicago-metro area through Wednesday, Aug. 21.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove-Area Restaurants Offer Specials for Chamber's 'Hospitality Week'
Participating restaurants and businesses are offering specials through Aug. 25.
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Lemont|News|
Happy Hands Preschool in Lemont Welcomes New Director
Julie Phillips, a teacher and active member of Lemont United Methodist Church, was recently appointed as the new director for the preschool.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
District 58 Appoints New Principal for Belle Aire School
Brent Borchelt, a former assistant principal at Hillcrest and Pierce Downer schools, was appointed by the District 58 Board of Education on Aug. 12.
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Lemont|News|
Volunteers Needed For Final 'Mission Stay Saturday'
The Hope and Friendship Foundation is seeking assistance with its final mission day on Aug. 24.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Job Central: Wilton Brands, Teledyne, Best Buy
Whether you are looking for a new job or are just curious what is available, here are few local job openings including a senior cost accountant, copy writer and HR representative.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Job Central: Wilton Brands, Teledyne, Best Buy
Whether you are looking for a new job or are just curious what is available, here are few local job openings including a senior cost accountant, copy writer and HR representative.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Statewide Cell Phone Driving Ban Now Official: Quinn Signs Law
New law takes effect Jan. 1, 2014.
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