Libertyville, IL|News|
Where You Can See Fireworks In Northern Chicago 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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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Where You Can See Fireworks In Crystal Lake, Cary, 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
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Woman Sentenced For Fraudulently Withdrawing Cash From Bank Accounts
The woman stole $4,000 from the account of a Crystal Lake resident and was linked to similar offenses in the Chicago area.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Restaurant Receives Nod From Wine Spectator
The Tavern is among an elite group of restaurants in the Chicago area picked to receive a Best of Award of Excellence.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Restaurant Receives Nod From Wine Spectator
1776 Restaurant is among an elite group of restaurants in the Chicago area picked to receive a Best of Award of Excellence.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Local Health Officials Warn Of 'Diamond Shruumz' Illnesses
A product sold in dispensaries and smoke and vape shops has lead to several sicknesses and hospitalizations, according to health officials.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Local Forest Preserve Undergoing 'Transformative' Renovations
Several updates are coming to Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve in South Elgin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man Struck By Lightning During Tuesday Storm In McHenry County
The lightning strike happened in the 2600 block of Hawthorn Road in Marengo Tuesday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Man Found Dead In Burning Truck
The man has been identified as Ravinder Saini, 20, of Prairie Grove.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane Co. Man Gets 19 Years For Harassing, Stabbing Man At Bar
Jason Ostrego, 30, of Bartlett has been sentenced for attacking a Black man at an Elgin bar in 2022.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
3 Weekends Of Fourth of July Fun Starts This Week In Algonquin Area
Find out where to go for the best July 4th fireworks, parades and more in the Algonquin and Lake in the Hills area.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Fourth of July Fun Gets Underway This Weekend In Crystal Lake Area
Find out where to go for the best July 4th fireworks, parades and more in the Crystal Lake and Cary area.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Delays Expected As Metra Crossing Repairs Get Underway In July
Repairs will be done in July to a Milwaukee District North railroad crossing on Milwaukee Avenue north of Lake Street.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Funeral Set For Mundelein Student Killed In Jet Ski Crash
A visitation and celebration of life for Elle Hyon Kim, 13, of Long Grove will be held Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
99 Homes, 150 Townhouses Coming To New Algonquin Subdivision
Construction on Algonquin Meadows is slated to start this fall.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce To Receive $16K In Grants: Pritzker
The 151 recipients of the grants will receive money through the Back to Business Local Chambers program.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin-LITH Chamber Of Commerce To Receive $21K In Grants
The 151 recipients of the grants will receive money through the Back to Business Local Chambers program.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
GLMV Chamber Of Commerce To Receive $41K In State Grants
The 151 recipients of the grants will receive money through the Back to Business Local Chambers program.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Girls ID'd In Jet Ski Crash | Severed Arm On Beach | Capsized Boat
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake-Area Fireworks List 2024
Starting next weekend, Grayslake and area communities will get Fourth of July festivities underway.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
