Grayslake, IL|News|
Where You Can See Fireworks In Grayslake, 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
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|
Lake Co. Man Faces Child Porn Charges
Christopher J. Abernathy, 37, of Zion, faces possession of child pornography charges.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Mysteries Abound At Volo Museum; Source Of Titanic Flooding Unclear
A flood of water that led to the closure of the museum's Titanic exhibit has museum officials scratching their heads.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Jack In The Box Is Coming To Lake In The Hills
The California-based fast food chain is making a return to Illinois, with plans to open a location in Lake in the Hills.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Where To See Fireworks In Algonquin And LITH Area, Northern Suburbs
We've got a full roundup of fireworks and Fourth of July festivities for the coming days weeks.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Where To See Fireworks In Crystal Lake, Cary, Northern Suburbs
We've got a full roundup of fireworks and Fourth of July festivities for the coming days weeks.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
2 Lake Co. Women Steal $1,400 Worth Of Children's Clothing: Police
The women, who are from Zion, stole the clothing from a Macy's department store in Oak Brook over the weekend, according to authorities.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Barn Known For Promoting Businesses Destroyed In Blaze
The fire caused $1 million in damages to a Woodstock-area barn.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry Co. Sheriff Warns Of Jury Duty Scam
Authorities said the scammers are using the sheriff's office phone number to inform local residents they have "missed a jury duty summons."
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Fire Leads To Road Closure In Woodstock: Police
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to avoid Rose Farm Road in Woodstock.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
If You Go: Lakeside Fest Kicks Off Thursday, Full Schedule Released
Here's what you need to know if you go! The festival runs July 4 through 7 in Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
2 Seriously Injured When Train Hits Vehicle Near Ingleside
The collision happened Sunday night. The injuries sustained are not considered life-threatening, according to media outlets.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
2 Drivers Seriously Injured In Randall Road Crash
The collision Saturday night lead to authorities closing a portion of Randall Road in Algonquin down for four hours.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Freight Train Hits Car | Fatal Fires | Fireworks, July 4th Fun
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Threatens Mass Shooting At Lake Co. Courthouse: Police
For the second time since 2016, Daniel B. Peterson is accused of making a threat against the Lake County courthouse.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroners IDs Fox Lake Man Found Dead In Burning Home
The Lake County Coroner's Office has identified the man found dead in a burning house in Fox Lake Thursday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Driver Sustains Minor Injuries After Vehicle Hits Freight Train
The collision happened in Union Thursday morning, officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Body Found In Burning Home In Fox Lake
Firefighters found the body of a man in his 50s while batting the blaze Thursday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Poll: Will You Watch The First Presidential Debate Of 2024 Election?
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking part in Thursday night’s debate in Atlanta. Will you watch?
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
McHenry County GOP Plans Presidential Watch Party In Woodstock
Plus, do you plan to watch tonight's presidential debate? Take our Patch poll to let us know.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
