Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs McHenry Man Killed After Train Hits Car
The man killed in the collision has been identified as Randy Koppen, 70, of McHenry.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
- Crystal Lake-Cary, IL
Amie is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of professional writing and editing experience. She has been an editor with Patch since the company launched in 2010, and she started Lake in the Hills Patch. Currently, she manages several news websites in the Chicago area, including Crystal Lake-Cary Patch, Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch, Grayslake Patch and Libertyville Patch and works for the national breaking news team.
Before her time with Patch.com, she worked for daily newspapers, specializing in crime and court coverage as well as politics and local government.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Strong Storms Hit St. Charles; Cleanup Underway
Strong storms left downed power lines, trees and traffic signals across St. Charles Sunday and Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Tornado Warning Issued For Kane, McHenry Counties
A tornado warning is in effect for southwestern McHenry, northwestern Kane and central Kane counties through 9:15 p.m. Monday.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Round Lake Teacher Fighting Cancer Beloved By Students
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Owl Tests Positive For West Nile Virus In McHenry County
Mosquitoes become infected with West Nile virus when they feed on infected birds, according to local health officials.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Rockin' Ribfest Cancelled After Heavy Rains
The festival is held every year at Sunset Park in Lake in the Hills.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
1 Dead After Car Collides With Metra Train
The collision happened in Ingleside Monday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Road Rage Rampage | Financial Fight Fuels Homicides | I-90 Fatality
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
First Female Police Chief In Lake In The Hills Retires
After 30 years with the Lake in the Hills Police Department, Mary Frake stepped down Thursday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
City Officials Shed Some Light On Possible Sale Of Mariano's
City officials said it's their understanding that the branding of the stores, including the Crystal Lake location, will also be sold.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
New Grocery Store Opens Along Route 14, Another Coming Soon
La Rosita Fresh Market opened in recent weeks and KD Market is planning to open later this year.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man, 38, Whose SUV Went Into Pond Died From Drowning: Coroner
The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the 38-year-old man as Joshua Klausing.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Juvenile Captured Video Of Airborne Crash That Injured 2 Boys: Police
Two 14-year-old Lake in the Hills boys were seriously injured in the collision, which happened Friday in Hampshire Township.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Authorities ID Vernon Hills Man Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-90
The collision happened Wednesday morning on Interstate 90 near Rosemont.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Driver Appears To Have Intentionally Hit IDOT Worker: Police
Charges are expected to be filed against the driver, a woman. The male construction worker suffered moderate injuries, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Mariano's Will Be Sold If Supermarket Merger Happens
Thirty-five Mariano's and Jewel-Osco grocery stores will be sold in a deal between parent companies Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry County Officials Warn Of Property Tax Scam
The amount that is claimed to be owed in the letter is completely made up, officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man, 38, Killed After SUV Hits Curb, Lands In Pond: Police
The collision happened Wednesday morning in Wauconda.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Family Focused On Surviving Brother's Recovery After Siblings Killed
Two brothers, ages 11 and 16 years old, were killed in the Lindenhurst collision. A third has been hospitalized in critical condition.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Tickets Available For Popular Dessert Walk In Libertyville
The 10th annual MainSweet Dessert Walk will run from 12 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 3 in downtown Libertyville.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
