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.
Budget includes a 14 percent increase in expenditures over fiscal year 2013 due to bond payments and costs related to the newly implemented strategic plan.
Also this weekend: District 113A's "Back-to-School Fiesta" hits Front Street Cantina.
The market will be held every from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 19.
This week's '3 Things to Do Downtown' includes Redbull's Flugtag, a taco eating fest and a free museum day.
This week's '3 Things to Do Downtown' includes Redbull's Flugtag, a taco eating fest and a free museum day.
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Public Works Building, 5101 Walnut Ave.
Giordano Fresh and Crispy Pizza Co., 2021 W. Ogden Ave., changed its name to Nick's Fresh and Crispy Pizzeria and Subs after it was sued by Giordano's last month.
A Daily Herald report outlines the costs of Illinois' 23 state boards and commissions.
A Daily Herald report outlines the costs of Illinois' 23 state boards and commissions.
What do you think about Starbucks decision? Do you think other businesses should, or should not, ban or ask customers not to bring guns into businesses? Let us know in the comments' section.
What do you think about Starbucks decision? Do you think other businesses should, or should not, ban or ask customers not to bring guns into businesses? Let us know in the comments' section.
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The 35-year-old man was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, authorities said.
The U.S. Attorney's Office alleges the owner of Westmont-based TY Inc. failed to report more than $3 million in income he earned in a secret offshore account. Warner lives in Oak Brook.
The fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Downers Grove Recreation Center.
The District 113A Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Old Quarry Middle School.
Comcast Channel 100 will broadcast Friday's varsity game Saturday and Monday.
The road will be closed for six hours between Stephen Street and State Street.
