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.
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.
Election Day is Nov. 6. Find out where you'll be voting.
Every week Downers Grove Patch profiles a luxury home for sale in town.
Students were recognized last month in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
"Rachel's Challenge," founded in memory of Columbine High School shooting victim Rachel Joy Scott, will teach students to combat bullying through kindness and compassion.
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines, Oct. 29 - Nov. 4.
Don't forget to switch your clocks back an hour at 2 a.m. Nov. 4.
Downers Grove Village Hall is one of 12 sites designated for early voting through Nov. 3.
Area youth groups and families will sleep outside to raise money for Bridge Communities, helping homeless and impoverished families in DuPage County.
Warrenville resident writes in support of Leslie Coolidge for Congress. To send a letter to the editor, email amanda@patch.com.
Students will perform Nov. 2-4, with evening performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and a performance on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Students will perform Nov. 2-4, with evening performances on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and a performance on Sunday at 3 p.m.
The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove/Woodridge/Lisle writes in opposition to an amendment that would require a 3/5 majority vote in order to increase a benefit under any public pension or retirement system.
Downers Grove police reports, Oct. 15-22.
Students and teachers from the Downers Grove grade school traveled to Peace Manor on Wednesday to sing Halloween songs for senior citizens.
In the Downers Grove area, Best Buy and Super Target begin matching prices of online retailers beginning Nov. 1.
Yes, already — even before Black Friday. We know the Christmas shopping tends to get done earlier every year in Downers Grove and everywhere else. So, here's your chance to tell your friends and family what Christmas gift you want in 2012.
Customers who dress in Halloween costumes between 4 p.m. and close of business Wednesday will get a burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos for $2. Proceeds up to $1 million will be donated to the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.
Wheaton resident writes in support of Peter Roskam. To send a letter to the editor, email amanda@patch.com.
Nearly 4,300 votes were cast at Downers Grove Village Hall through Saturday, according to the DuPage County Election Commission. Early voting ends Nov. 3.
