Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Library Parking Lot Closed Wednesday for ComEd Repairs
Underground work on the parking lot is expected to cause disruptions most of the day Wednesday, library officials said.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
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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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Fall Sports Season Kicks Off Wednesday at Downers Grove South
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Late Registration for New District 113A Students Closes Thursday
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Man Charged in DUI Crash That Injured Two Teens
Bail was set at $200,000 for Jamie Delara-Rodriguez, 25, who is accused of driving with a blood alcohol level that was more than twice the legal limit.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Trip to Italy
The chamber is sponsoring a trip to Italy in March 2014.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Kicks Off Vandalism Tipster Award Program
Reported information could result in monetary rewards up to $5,000, officials announced Monday.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Park District Hosts Final Family Concert of Summer
Also on Tuesday: The YMCA's annual "End of Summer Bash" and a Downers Grove village council meeting.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Football: USA Today Ranks Lemont 27th in State
Illinois and national rankings have been released for the 2013 high-school football season.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
USA Today Football Rankings: Trojans 63rd, Mustangs 128th in State
Illinois and national rankings have been released for the 2013 high-school football season.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Commission to Tackle Neighborhood Traffic Study
Also this week: School board and village council meetings, the park district's final summer concert and a movie in the park.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Officials to Recognize Retiring Fire Chief Carl Churulo
Also this week: Lemont Farmers Market, Lemont Legends Car Show, Sunset Soiree and Paws in the Park.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Fallen Firefighter Christopher Wheatley Honored at Chicago Fire Station
A bronze medallion honoring the Lemont native has been installed outside his former station—three years after he died battling a fire in Chicago's West Loop.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Brothers Celebrate Grand Reopening of Sears Hardware
The store, located at 925 Ogden Ave., was recently purchased by brothers Mike, Dan and Rick Gilbert—all lifelong residents of Downers Grove.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Patch Roundup: Man Charged with Putting Hit on Family; Sleeping Woman Assaulted in Home
Also this week: a tragic teen suicide rocks a community, a rescue attempt for a drowning man come up short and educators are nabbed for child porn.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Patch Roundup: Man Charged with Putting Hit on Family; Sleeping Woman Assaulted in Home
Also this week: a tragic teen suicide rocks a community, a rescue attempt for a drowning man come up short and educators are nabbed for child porn.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Backpacks for $15 and less: Back to School Deals
Backpacks can be among the costlier items for school supplies. But they don't have to be.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Backpacks for $15 and less: Back to School Deals
Backpacks can be among the costlier items for school supplies. But they don't have to be.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Fallen Firefighter Christopher Wheatley to Be Honored at Chicago Fire Station
A bronze medallion honoring the Lemont native has been installed outside his former station—three years after he died battling a fire in Chicago's West Loop.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
