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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.
More than 20 volunteers from Southern Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City helped put on the eighth annual Hope and Friendship Unbirthday Party for local kids Tuesday.
Jackie Sobanski and Ryan Raetzman were treated to a VIP helicopter ride around their hometown before being dropped off at their reception at Cog Hill on July 6.
The car show will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday in downtown Lemont.
Alex Clifford, who resigned from Metra as CEO after making allegations that he was pressured to make political hires and decisions, will speak before the Regional Transportatio
Alex Clifford, who resigned from Metra as CEO after making allegations that he was pressured to make political hires and decisions, will speak before the Regional Transportatio
The accident shut down Main Street in Downers Grove for several hours Tuesday afternoon.
State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) and other area legislators are holding a press conference Thursday to urge Gov. Pat Quinn to address Illinois' pension crisis.
Rimbo, a District 210 school board member and 25-year veteran of the fire district, will take over for retiring Chief Carl Churulo.
Last call on her cell phone made from Illinois
Locally-grown vegetables will be available at the Lemont Farmers Market on Tuesday, July 16.
Are you ready for the heat? Read on for some tips on how to stay safe when the temperatures rise.
Are you ready for the heat? Read on for some tips on how to stay safe when the temperatures rise.
The Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District responded to the crash; the victims' injuries were not life-threatening.
Doug Truax, a 43-year-old political newcomer, announced his candidacy Monday for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Illinois.
The Hinsdale resident began a two-day "statewide fly-around" to publicize his candidacy, according to ABC 7 News.
District 58 Superintendent Kari Cremascoli said various capital improvement projects—including district-wide security upgrades—are expected to be completed this summer.
The 37-year-old cyclist suffered "multiple contusions and abrasions" in a crash Friday on Stage 7, according to an Associated Press report.
The annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society was held Friday night through Saturday morning at the Lemont High School Sports Complex.
Plans are in the works for new retailers in downtown Naperville, a microbrewery in Geneva and more. Share your business news with Patch. Contact Business Editor
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
