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.
Sheriff announces $500 scholarships will be awarded to two DuPage County residents who wish to pursue higher education during the 2013-2014 academic school year.
Information and clips for 2013 Super Bowl commercials have been leaked. Get your first look at the commercials.
The 2013 NFL Pro Bowl will kick off Sunday. Game time information, how to watch on TV and online and more for the AFC vs. NFC All-Star Game.
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, Jan. 21-27.
Roads and sidewalks could become treacherous in the Downers Grove area, the forecast says.
Weather.com offers a number of helpful tips to keep you safe on the road this winter.
Up to a quarter-inch of ice could accumulate, the weather service said.
Downers Grove police reports, Jan. 15-17.
Job-searching? Check out these recent posts for jobs in the Downers Grove area.
Residents are urged to take precaution in their homes as temperatures dip below freezing.
A forum will be held Feb. 26 for the District 99 school board race and March 26 for the village council.
The National Weather Service says up to three inches of snow could fall Thursday night.
Two young girls told police they saw a woman in a black SUV approach a boy while they were walking to school Wednesday morning.
The IRS has announced a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season. Here's the date of when you can file, plus some locations in Downers Grove to get help on your taxes.
The Downers Grove elementary school recently partnered with Terracycle to collect hard-to-recycle items and earn cash for academic programs.
Downers Grove police reports, Jan. 19-22.
Several local women business owners met with South High students Wednesday during the school's first ever Women's Entrepreneurship Vendor Show.
The DuPage County Health Department shares tips to stay warm in the cold weather.
The season's first blast of single-digit temperatures and subzero wind chills prompt warnings on what to do to be safe and during emergency situations.
Residents spoke before the council for more than two hours Tuesday night—some advocating for broader regulations, and others airing concerns about property values and quality of life.
