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.
A forum will be held with Downers Grove police and fire officials Feb. 6 to discuss extra security measures implemented after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
William Budds will replace former Deputy Chief James Black, who now serves at the Chief of Police in Crystal Lake.
Supervalu announced Thursday it was selling Jewel-Osco and four other grocery store chains.
Blood donations typically drop off during the winter months and residents are encouraged to donate blood.
Proposed changes would increase the number of eligible lots from 509 to 13,883, according to a report published Thursday by the village of Downers Grove.
The popular Downers Grove eatery has been closed since mid-July after it lost water and electricity service, but it's now hiring servers and kitchen staff.
Police are still searching for a white man wearing a black ski mask, black hooded sweatshirt and jeans, who allegedly robbed United Central Bank at gunpoint Jan. 3.
A ceremony will be held Feb. 2 to welcome North High's newest Hall of Fame inductees.
A ceremony will be held Feb. 7 to welcome South High's newest Hall of Fame inductees.
Several businesses are offering special deals and markdowns Thursday through Sunday, according to the Downtown Downers Grove Management Corporation.
Downers Grove police reports, Jan. 1-5.
State Sen. Christine Radogno was sworn into her position to represent the 41st District during the 98th General Assembly on Wednesday.
Wheaton resident writes in support of Peter Roskam's views related to the fiscal cliff. Letters may be submitted to Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com.
Illinois Tollway webcams let you glimpse road conditions before you walk out the door.
Downers Grove police reports, Jan. 4- 7.
The council will move forward with a Jan. 22 standing committee meeting to discuss possible changes to the village's fowl ordinance.
The IRS had planned to open electronic filing on Jan. 22. Those with more complicated returns will have to wait until February or March.
The village council heard a recap of last year's major awards and recognitions during its Dec. 18 meeting.
Sylvester Czopek, who died in 2011 at age 84, left more than $1 million to five no-kill, Chicago-area animal shelters, including the West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove.
Sylvester Czopek, who died in 2011 at age 84, left more than $1 million to five no-kill, Chicago-area animal shelters, including the West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove.