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.
Read on for fun facts for Groundhog Day 2013. Will Punxsutawney Phil or Staten Island Chuck predict six more weeks of winter on Feb. 2?
The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Baltimore Ravens during Super Bowl 2013 on Sunday, Feb. 3.
Downers Grove police reports, Jan. 29.
The '90s alternative rock band, best known for their hit "One Headlight," will perform at the Tivoli Theatre on Feb. 12 to raise money for Sharing Connections.
Students from North and South high schools in Downers Grove were honored by the Illinois Music Educators Association.
Super Bowl Sunday is nearly here, so allow us to share some recipes and tips to ensure your party's a success and no one gets sick! If you have a favorite recipe, share it with Patch readers.
Developers hope to build a sheltered care facility for seniors on 63rd Street next to an existing church, despite overwhelming opposition from neighborhood residents.
The movie, based on the thriller novel by Michael Hornburg, is set to begin filming in Los Angeles this spring, Variety reports.
The liquid instruments manufacturer will move its headquarters from Downers Grove to Aurora this summer, according to reports.
Partnership between the DuPage County Branch of the NAACP and Navistar, Inc. helps prepare area youth for future educational and career experience.
Representatives from three local congregations told the village council that the newly-implemented utility is placing an undue burden on church finances.
Students showed off a variety of projects during the district's 32nd annual science fair on Jan. 19.
Downers Grove police reports, Jan. 26-28.
A new norovirus strain was detected last year in Australia and has reached the United States.
Get a $1 any-sized coffee, tea, cappuccino or latte Wednesday at Downers Grove's three 7-Eleven locations.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch due to predicted heavy rainfall Tuesday.
Downers Grove police reports, Jan. 10-21.
What's in store for this week in Northern Illinois?
Downers Grove police reports, Jan. 15-24.
The Downers Grove retail and donation center, located at 110 Ogden Ave., will host a grand opening weekend Feb. 14-17.
