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.
Mark Stange will take over at Downers Grove Grade School 58's Kingsley School this summer after serving 10 years as a principal in Valley View School District 365U.
Students will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday for “Reflections,” a show featuring poetry, rap and speeches.
Arbitrary "cut" scores are changing to align ISAT scores with ACT and PARCC assessments. That means students' and schools' performance grades are likely to drop in the categories of English and math.
Mark Stange will take over at Kingsley this summer after serving 10 years as a principal in Valley View School District 365U.
Downers Grove police reports, Feb. 11-13.
On Valentine's Day, the Senate passed a marriage equality bill, making Illinois the 10th state to support gay marriage.
Downers Grove police reports, Feb. 7-13.
Boyd's family was recognized during the annual award banquet of the Downers Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Mike Imbrogno was finishing his regular workout at the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center when he went into sudden cardiac arrest Jan. 24.
Family members say there has still been no sign of 55-year-old William Foley, who was reported missing Feb. 6 after he didn't return home from work.
BJ Boyd, the late owner of Consider It Done, will be honored posthumously Wednesday with the Chamber's Lifetime Achievement Award.
The free "Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Program" will be held Saturday, March 9, at Downers Grove Village Hall.
The Downers Grove retail and donation center, located at 110 Ogden Ave., will host a grand opening weekend Thursday through Sunday.
In his 2013 State of the Union Address Tuesday, President Barack Obama touched on immigration policy, gun control and the economy, among other national issues. In terms of infrastructure, he proposed a "Fix it First" plan that may affect the C
Family members say there has still been no sign of 55-year-old William Foley, who was reported missing Feb. 6 after he didn't return home from work.
Family members say there has still been no sign of 55-year-old William Foley, who was reported missing Feb. 6 after he didn't return home from work.
Mayor Martin Tully recapped achievements in business, infrastructure and sustainability during his annual State of the Village address Feb. 5.
The school district is planning a $1.2 million addition to the space-challenged elementary school that would add three classrooms and upgrade existing areas.
The last pope to step down was Gregory XII in 1415, who did so to end a civil war within the church.
Some facts about the holiday and no surprise the popularity of candy and flowers can't be beat.
