Grayslake, IL|News|
Goats 'Taken Into Custody,' Reunited With Owner: Police
Two goats wandering in Grayslake last week were brought in by police until they were able to be reunited with their owner.
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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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
'Highly Intoxicated' Man Charged After Toddler Found In Street: Police
The 19-month-old child was left alone for about 10 minutes, according to court documents. Michael Weger, Crystal Lake, now faces charges.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Fire Damages Business That Constructs Wooden Pallets: Authorities
The first was reported Saturday night in the 22000 block of Route 173 in Harvard, fire officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
48 CA Rubio's Close Due To 'Rising Cost Of Doing Business'
Rubio's Coastal Grill announced the locations closed at the end of the day on Friday, May 31.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
13 San Diego Co. Rubio's Close Due To 'Rising Cost Of Doing Business'
Rubio's Coastal Grill announced the San Diego-area locations closed at the end of the day on Friday, May 31.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Coroner Called To West Chicago Crash Scene: Authorities
The crash happened near North Avenue and St. Charles Road in West Chicago Friday evening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|News|
Teen Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash Identified; 5 Others Injured
The collision happened near the intersection of State Road and Ashburner Street in Philadelphia Friday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Authorities ID Parole Agent Killed, Rule Death As Homicide: Officials
David Martinez, a six-year employee of the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correction Services, died Friday evening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Pilot Injured After Crashing Helicopter In Merrimack County: Police
The pilot lost control of the helicopter, crashing at a residential property in the 200 block of Dean Road in Danbury, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake County Brewer Debuts Cicada-Inspired Beer
Brewed XIII (13) is named after the brood of cicadas that emerged this summer after spending 17 years underground.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Kidnapping | Fatal Crashes | 'Home Alone' House Hits Market
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|
Summer Fests, Farmers Markets, Pride Events: What To Do This Weekend
We've got a roundup of summer events happening in and around Algonquin and Lake in the Hills this weekend.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Pride Walk, Summer Festivals: What To Do This Weekend
We've got a roundup of summer events happening in and around the Crystal Lake and Cary area this weekend.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
1 Killed In Lake In The Hills Crash
The two-vehicle collision happened Thursday morning at the intersection of West Algonquin Road and Harvest Gate.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Road Closed; 2 Drivers Injured In Thursday Crash: Police
The roadways has since reopened, according to authorities.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Boy, 4, Killed In Lake County Collision
The two-vehicle crash happened Wednesday morning in the area of Sunset Avenue and Kellogg Avenue in Waukegan.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Lake In The Hills Man, Woman Arrested In Child's Kidnapping
The couple abducted their 5-year-old daughter from a DCFS office in Woodstock, police said. The girl was in custody of DCFS at the time.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Inaugural Beer Fest At Forest Preserve Features Local Craft Brews
The festival will run from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the beer garden at Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Antioch-Area Marina License Suspended, Owner Faces Forgery Charge
Steven Wooden, the owner of Anchor Pointe Marina, faces a felony forgery charge.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Charged With DUI In Collision That Killed Dog, Injured Man
The 77-year-old Woodstock man now faces an aggravated driving under the influence charge.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
