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.
Posting Activity
Lemont|News|
15 Images That Wowed The Chicago Area in July
Lemont|News|
OMG PD: Trendy Thief, Skunk Cruelty, Pen Wars
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Downers Grove, IL|News|
OMG PD: Trendy Thief, Skunk Cruelty, Pen Wars
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Lemont|News|
Best of Craigslist: Light-Up Palm Tree; Movie Monsters Plus Johnny Depp
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for the DuPage County area this week.
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Best of Craigslist: Light-Up Palm Tree; Movie Monsters Plus Johnny Depp
Check out some of the most interesting posts we found for the DuPage County area this week.
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Queenie the Cat Available for Adoption at West Suburban Humane Society
Queenie is a 1-year-old domestic/shorthair mix seeking a forever home.
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Scarecrow the Dog Seeks Adoption After Oklahoma Tornado
Scarecrow is a 1-year-old beagle/terrier mix available for adoption at the West Suburban Humane Society.
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Texas Man Gets 10 Years in Prison for Child Porn, Soliciting Downers Grove Teen
Rudoplph Figueroa, 46, of Corpus Christi, TX, was convicted of having sexually explicit conversations with a 13-year-old Downers Grove girl in 2012 and possessing child pornography, authorities said.
Lemont|News|
New Lemont Fire Chief George Rimbo Resigns from District 210 School Board
District 210 will be accepting applications to fill Rimbo's position now through Aug. 9.
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Plan Commission to Consider Proposed Senior Living Facility
The commission will consider a petition Monday to build a sheltered care facility for seniors at 4200 Lacey Road.
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Village of Downers Grove Hosts Final Storm Report Meeting
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Lemont|News|
Late Registration Period Begins in District 113A
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Lemont|News|
Residents Organize Outdoor Concert to 'Give Back to Lemont'
The free, five-hour concert will start at 4 p.m. Saturday outside of Front Street Cantina in downtown Lemont. Donations will be collected for the Lemont Open Food Pantries.
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downtown Downers Grove Kicks off Annual Photo Tour
ALSO: Classic Car Show continues, Goombay Bash to benefit the H Foundation and Lollapalooza scoop.
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Police: Home of Downers Grove Murder-Suicide Burglarized
Silverware and several tools were stolen Monday night from a home in the 6200 block of Park Avenue, where the bodies of Thomas and Jennifer Smith were discovered June 19.
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Sushi House Opens In Downtown Downers Grove
The Japanese food chain opened its seventh location this week at 950 Warren Ave.
Lemont|News|
Football: 2013 Lemont High School Schedule Released
The Indians will open at home against Plainfield South on Aug. 30 and will have a homecoming game against Tinley Park on Sept. 27.
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Rep. Sandy Pihos Hosts Coffee Gathering in Downers Grove
ALSO: "Escape from Planet Earth" at the Tivoli and job opportunities at Gnarly J's.
