Lemont|News|
Police: Traffic Safety Officer Saves Stranded Motorist in Lemont
Law enforcement officials reported only minor flooding and road closures in Lemont after heavy rain slammed the Chicago area Thursday morning.
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|
UPDATE: Downers Grove Roads, Schools Closed Due to Flooding
Heavy rain has prompted a series of road closures around the village. All schools in District 58 and 99 are closed for the day.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
District 99 Approves $1M in Renovations for Downers Grove High Schools
The school board voted unanimously Monday to approve a series of repairs and upgrades at Downers Grove North and South high schools.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Water Bill E-Pay Unavailable Until April 22
The online bill-paying option will be unavailable until Monday as the village implements a new utility billing system.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Public Library Seeks Applicants to Fill Board Vacancies
The library board will appoint two members to serve the remainder of the term office, until May 2015.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Severe Thunderstorm, Flood Watch in Effect for Downers Grove
Severe weather could continue into Thursday, with the risk of strong storms, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Severe Thunderstorm, Flood Watch in Effect for Lemont
Severe weather could continue into Thursday, with the risk of strong storms, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Dodgeball Fundraiser to Help Lemont Teens in Need
The Duck, Dive and Dodge to HOPE (Helping Ourselves & Peers Evolve) teen dodgeball tournament will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the CORE.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Concert Raises More than $30K for District 58 Education Foundation
The Poi Dog Pondering concert, held April 5 at the Tivoli Theatre, raised funds to support educational grants in Downers Grove Grade School District 58.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Foundation Collects Cards for Boston Marathon First Responders
The Hope and Friendship Foundation is accepting cards, notes and letters of support now through April 28.
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Lemont|News|
Oxbow Midwest Calcining Presents $15K Check to District 113A Foundation
The grant will be awarded to a District 113A teacher this year for use in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Global Pump Company Breaks Ground on Downers Grove Headquarters
Executives from Grundfos were joined by Gov. Pat Quinn, Downers Grove Mayor Martin Tully and other elected officials Tuesday for the groundbreaking of their new North American Headquarters at 2001 Butterfield Road.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Construction Begins on Lemont Triangle Project
Motorists should expect delays for the next several months at the intersection of Archer Avenue and McCarthy and Derby roads, where workers will widen and resurface the pavement and install traffic control signals.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
District 113A Board to Vote on Strategic, Financial Plans
The Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Old Quarry Middle School.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower: Where/When to Watch -- If The Skies Are Clear
The Lyrids can be unpredictable -- often in great ways.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
What Time are Taxes Due on April 15?
You can file with the IRS through Monday, but there's still time to request an extension.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Runner Reported Safe After Boston Marathon Bombing
Christine Kickels and her running group, the Yankee Runners, are safe after two explosions rocked the marathon about three hours after the winners crossed the finish line.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Downers Grove Runners Reported Safe After Boston Marathon Explosions
Families of Downers Grove runners were relieved to hear their loved ones were safe after the marathon was rocked by two explosions about three hours after the winners crossed the finish line.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
PHOTOS: Runners Tackle Lemont Hills in 8th Annual Quarryman Challenge
The Advocate Good Samaritan Quarryman Challenge 10-mile and 5K races were held Saturday in downtown Lemont.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Firefighter Pleads Not Guilty in Crash that Killed Downers Grove Woman
Pat Bruce, of Oak Forest, entered his plea Thursday in connection with a March 1 crash that killed Anasis Knox of Downers Grove, Sun-Times Media reports.
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