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.
The Court ruled 5-4 that the ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, violating the Fifth Amendment. Here's what DuPage County residents had to say about the decision.
Your guide to fireworks displays and events around the region.
Your guide to fireworks displays and events around the region.
The Butterfield Road restaurant is one of 18 Qdobas throughout Chicagoland set to close this week.
Dennis Murphy, 70, of La Grange, died June 12 after a canoeing accident near Nazareth, PA.
The village has applied for a federal grant to fund a full-time school resource officer to serve the district’s three buildings—primarily Old Quarry Middle School.
The public is invited to view schematic designs for an interior renovation during the library board's meeting Wednesday night.
Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves handed out checks to more than 30 organizations Monday night.
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said progress has been made in the county’s efforts to fix their pension issues, but the work could be shrouded by the state’s i
The County Health Department will be providing a "Personal Protection Index" to inform residents of WNV danger and protection tactics.
Activities were canceled at both buildings Tuesday due to Monday's severe weather.
Public works crews will pick up tree limbs and other debris Wednesday and Thursday.
Small coffees could see an increase of 10 cents a cup.
Small coffees could see an increase of 10 cents a cup.
The drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Lemont Fire Station One.
Strong winds and heavy rain knocked down trees and power lines throughout the village Monday night.
More than 50,000 acres of land in DuPage, Jo Daviess, Kane, Will and Winnebago counties will be treated Monday and Tuesday in an effort to minimize invasive tree pests.
