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.
Students and teachers in the school's Fine Arts Department sing and dance to "It's Always a Good Time" by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen while showcasing various art and music classes.
During autumn, when deer are breeding, it is the time when the risk of accidents with deer are most common.
The girls swim and dive team qualified 12 individuals and relays in 11 events for the state meet at Evanston High School on Friday and Saturday.
DuPage County—once a Republican stronghold—saw several Democratic victories on Election Day, leaving the GOP to question the impact of redistricting.
The girls swim and dive team qualified 12 individuals and relays in 11 events for the state meet at Evanston High School on Friday and Saturday.
DuPage County—once a Republican stronghold—saw several Democratic victories on Election Day, leaving the GOP to question the impact of redistricting.
DuPage County—once a Republican stronghold—saw several Democratic victories on Election Day, leaving the GOP to question the impact of redistricting.
Sentinel Technologies and Flexco were ranked eighth and 11th, respectively, for mid-size companies.
Company also offers hardship, non-profit assistance.
From where veterans reside to how many are disabled, the U.S Census Bureau provides a data-driven look at today's holiday.
A survey is being taken to get public input on whether drivers would like to see the median as an extra lane of traffic and whether they'd be willing to pay for the convenience.
Students and staff paid tribute to more than 80 veterans and dozens of family members of U.S. service men and women Friday during the school's annual Veterans Day assembly.
A resident recently had several items stolen from their home after being lured out of their home by a man pretending to be a new neighbor, police said.
Every week Downers Grove Patch profiles a luxury home for sale in town.
Sophomore classes visited with several service men and women Thursday in honor of Veterans Day.
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, Nov. 5-11.
Agency’s new online service helps customers contest violations for which they are not responsible, usually when a vehicle is stolen or sold, officials said.
Agency’s new online service helps customers contest violations for which they are not responsible, usually when a vehicle is stolen or sold, officials said.
Agency’s new online service helps customers contest violations for which they are not responsible, usually when a vehicle is stolen or sold, officials said.
Officers will be working saturation patrols over the Thanksgiving holiday that target impaired drivers and seat belt enforcement zones.
