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NBA Player's Journey from Addiction to Recovery Inspires Downers Grove Students
Former Boston Celtics point guard Chris Herren discussed his struggles with alcohol and drug abuse during a forum at Downers Grove North on Oct. 10.
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.
Former Boston Celtics point guard Chris Herren discussed his struggles with alcohol and drug abuse during a forum at Downers Grove North on Oct. 10.
Former Boston Celtics point guard Chris Herren discussed his struggles with alcohol and drug abuse during a forum at Downers Grove North on Oct. 10.
Former Boston Celtics point guard Chris Herren discussed his struggles with alcohol and drug abuse during a forum at Downers Grove North on Oct. 10.
Fundraisers will be held Oct. 18-19 at Knockout Women's Boxing Club in Westmont to support North High Alumna Lyndsie Blythe Thoele.
District moved fifth-grade classes to Old Quarry Middle School when Central School closed in 2011.
A female version of the Broadway classic will run Oct. 24-26.
The bank is collecting non-perishable food and personal items through Nov. 2 to create care packages for soldiers overseas.
The hospital's Oct. 26 benefit will support the renovation and modernization of its cardiovascular and diagnostic rehabilitation services.
A proposal to build a sheltered care facility for seniors at 4200 Lacey Road is scheduled for first reading Tuesday, and is expected to be voted on Nov. 5.
Four of the school's eight students elected to Lemont's homecoming court this year are special needs students, including queen Becka Konicki, who has Down syndrome.
Residents may bring used motor oil, paints, medications, electronics and more to the Metra parking lot on Saturday.
Whether you are looking for a new job or are just curious what is available, here are few local job openings to get you started.
Whether you are looking for a new job or are just curious what is available, here are few local job openings to get you started.
Whether you are looking for a new job or are just curious what is available, here are few local job openings to get you started.
Whether you are looking for a new job or are just curious what is available, here are few local job openings to get you started.
Tuesday marks my last day at Patch, and I couldn't leave without thanking all of you.
Tuesday marks my last day at Patch, and I couldn't leave without thanking all of you.
Downers Grove ranked 14th among the top 100 agencies to receive the Clean Cities Coalition's "Government Green Fleet Award."
Market runs from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday in downtown Downers Grove.
The foundation's signature event—scheduled for Oct. 19 at Gleneagles Country Club—will feature a wedding theme, "Gettin' Hitched."