Lemont|News|
Radogno, Durkin Vote to Override Quinn's Concealed Carry Veto
The Illinois Senate voted 41-17 to override Gov. Pat Quinn's amendatory veto; the House voted 77-31.
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.
Posting Activity
Lemont|News|
Lemont Native's Gay-Themed Country Song Becomes YouTube Hit
Steve Grand's first music video for his song "All-American Boy" has made him an overnight sensation—garnering more than a million views since it was posted on YouTube on July 2.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Hazardous Weather Alert Issued for Cook County; View Radar
Heavy rain and damaging winds may pass through our area Tuesday afternoon and evening. Check the latest radar to see where the storms are located.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Hazardous Weather Alert Issued for DuPage County; View Radar
Heavy rain and damaging winds may pass through our area Tuesday afternoon and evening. Check the latest radar to see where the storms are located.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Hires Former Planner to Replace Economic Development Director
Former village planner Charity Jones, who left in May for a job in Downers Grove, replaces former economic development director Jim Brown, who resigned unexpectedly last month.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Deadline Extended for Federal Flood Assistance
Local small businesses may also qualify for low-interest loans.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lockport Man Accused of Beating Sleeping Boy with Shovel in Lemont
Nathan Hiatt, 29, of Lockport, has been charged with two counts of felony aggravated battery after he allegedly beat a sleeping 10-year-old boy in unincorporated Lemont on July 6.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Convicted Burglar Charged in 2012 Downers Grove Case
Steven Mantucca, a convicted burglar currently serving time at Western Correctional Center in Mount Sterling, was charged June 27 in connection with a 2012 residential burglary in Downers Grove.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Homer Glen Drowning Victim, 3, Found Way to Unlock Front Door
Three-year-old drowning victim, Nathan Kackert, managed to unlock the front door while everyone was asleep. He wandered into a neighbor's in-ground pool.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Patch Roundup: Off-Duty Cop Busts Burglar; Cabbie Stabbed
Also this week: an Elmhurst dancer is Miss Illinois, a RadioShack is robbed for $40,000 and a store employee returns a bag of $7,000 cash.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Sunday Comic: Still Worked Up Over the Fourth of July Weekend
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Police Raise $6,900 for Special Olympics During 'Cop on Rooftop'
Lemont raised the third highest amount in Illinois during the Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser in May.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Quinn Signs Election Law Allowing 17-Year-Olds to Vote in Primaries
Gov. Pat Quinn visited Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire to sign the legislation July 3.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Quinn Signs Election Law Allowing 17-Year-Olds to Vote in Primaries
Gov. Pat Quinn visited Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire to sign the legislation July 3.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Gumball the Cat is up for Adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Gumball the Cat is up for Adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Sissy the Beagle up for Adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Sissy the Beagle up for Adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
OMG PD: ‘Simpsons’ Graffiti, Lil Wayne Music Theft
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
OMG PD: ‘Simpsons’ Graffiti, Lil Wayne Music Theft
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
