St. Charles, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man Killed By Train In Kane County
The man was fatally hit by the train on the railroad tracks at County Line Road in Maple Park on Monday afternoon.
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.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Kane Co. Forest Preserve Hosts Dragonfly Migration Event
The event will run from 1 to 2 p.m. on May 17 at the Pingree Grove Forest Preserve at 14N187 Route 20 in Pingree Grove.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man Whose Body Was Found In Ditch In Antioch
The 46-year-old man has been identified as William Webster 46, of Lake Villa.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Found Dead In Ditch In Antioch: Police
The man was found near the area of Deep Lake Road and Route 173 at about 6 a.m. Wednesday, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
New Co-Op Grocery Store To Open In McHenry County
The co-op grocery store will open May 15 in Woodstock.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane County Board Delays Vote On Sales Tax Referendum
The finance committee will discuss the proposal during an April 24 meeting.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Farmers Market Opens Saturday
The outdoor spring market will open at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
59 Tickets Issued During Scott's Law Detail
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office conducted a Scott's Law detail on March 19.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Man Who Was Missing For 3 Days Found Safe: Police
Daniel Winters was reported missing on April 5 and was found safe on Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
No Arrests In Aggravated Assault At Gas Station: Libertyville Police
Police in Libertyville are continuing to look for a suspect accused of pointing a gun at a gas station employee early on March 25.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Photos: District 70 Students Get Out To View Solar Eclipse
Students at District 70 classes got the rare chance to observe the total solar eclipse Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Driver Crashes Into Building That Houses Panera, Xfinity In Gurnee
The 49-year-old driver from Gurnee was seriously injured in the Sunday night collision.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Gurnee Middle School Placed On Lockdown
A false alarm caused a security system at Woodland Middle School to malfunction, leading to the lockdown Monday, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
2024 Solar Eclipse In Libertyville: What You Need To Know For April 8
Excitement is building in Libertyville for the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
2024 Solar Eclipse In Grayslake: What You Need To Know For April 8
Excitement is building in Grayslake for the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
2024 Solar Eclipse In Crystal Lake, Cary: What You Need To Know
Excitement is building in Crystal Lake and Cary for the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
2024 Solar Eclipse In Algonquin, LITH: What You Need To Know
Excitement is building in Algonquin and Lake in the Hills for the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
2024 Solar Eclipse In St. Charles: What You Need To Know For April 8
Excitement is building in St. Charles for the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Charges Possible After Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself In Leg
The 17-year-old boy sustained injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Easter Mass Burglary | Man Found Dead In Truck In River | Dax Retires
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
