Grayslake, IL|News|
44 Years Later, Cedar Lake Road Project Makes 'Historic' Jump
The awarding of $31 million in federal funds to cover construction costs could mean this long-awaited project could start moving forward.
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.
You can reach Amie by e-mail at amie.schaenzer@patch.com.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
MainStreet Libertyville To Host Sidewalk Sale
Merchants in downtown Libertyville will offer "extraordinary values" during the sidewalk sale on July 19 and 20.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
210 Tickets Issued During July 4th Traffic Detail In McHenry County
The citations were issued during the recent Independence Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Chicago Man Gets 8.5 Years In Prison For Cary Burglary
David A. Smith, 37, of Chicago, was sentenced last week in McHenry County Circuit Court after being convicted on a charge of burglary.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man, 40, Found Guilty Of Sending Private Sexual Images Via Text
William Mitchell will be sentenced on Aug. 19.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
2 Lake In The Hills Boys Critically Injured In Crash
The 14-year-old boys were riding as passengers in the collision in Hampshire Township Friday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man, 18, Seriously Injured In Kane County Crash
The collision happened on Powers Road in Gilberts over the weekend.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man Killed After Police Chase, Crash
The Wisconsin man was fleeing police in a stolen Lexus when he collided with a GMC Yukon in Lake County, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Brothers Killed In Crash
The boys have been identified as Anthony Tiscareno, 16, and Alonso Tiscareno, 11, both of Wadsworth.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Technical Issue Disrupts Crystal Lake Fireworks Show: Officials
A shell detonated in the launch tube during the fireworks show at Lakeside Festival in Crystal Lake Sunday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Police: Festival Evacuated Due To 'Suspicious Package'
Authorities evacuated Community Days in Mundelein Friday morning and searched the grounds.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Brothers, Ages 16 and 11, Killed In Crash; 2 Men Critically Injured
The crash happened Friday night in Lindenhurst.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
1 Dead, 8 Injured After High-Speed Police Chase, Crash: Police
The Wisconsin man was fleeing police in a stolen Lexus when he collided with a GMC Yukon in Lake County, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
2 OWI Arrests Made On Lake Co. Waterways; Police Up Patrols
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is taking part in Operation Dry Weekend in an effort to keep intoxicated boaters off local lakes and rivers
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Fireworks Lead To House Fires | More Fests, Fireworks This Weekend
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
More Fireworks, Festivals In Northern Chicago Suburbs
We've got a full roundup of fireworks and Fourth of July festivities happening this weekend and in coming weeks.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Home Destroyed In Blaze Likely Caused By Fireworks: Police
The Lake County Sheriff's Office responded to two house fires likely caused by fireworks early Friday, including one near Gurnee.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Scarecrow Weekend Applications Sought
This year's Scarecrow Weekend will be Oct. 11 to 13 in downtown St. Charles.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Homegrown Educator Returns To Support Local Food Growers
Alexis Barnes, a Bartlett native, will serve the tri-county area in her new role with the University of Illinois Extension.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Where You Can See Fireworks In Libertyville, Northern Suburbs
We've got a full roundup of fireworks and Fourth of July festivities, which get underway Friday and continue through mid-July.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
