Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man Found Dead In Truck In Des Plaines River
Antoine Pierre, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, died in the incident.
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|
Police Look For Man Who Pointed Gun At Gas Station Employee
The incident happened in the 2000 block of Shell Drive in Libertyville at about 1:20 a.m. on March 25.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Found Dead In Truck In Des Plaines River Near Gurnee
A 79-year-old Wisconsin man was pronounced dead at the scene after police found him dead inside a pick-up truck.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Woman, 20, Critically Injured In Kane County Crash
The 20-year-old Geneva woman suffered multiple traumatic injuries and the 19-year-old driver was also injured.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Residents Sound Off On Dam Removal Plan
In an unofficial survey posted on Patch.com, 62.5 percent of respondents said the dam should not be removed while 31.3 percent say it should
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
SUV Stolen From Driveway, Cars Rummaged Through In Libertyville
The Libertyville Police Department is reminding residents to lock their car doors to prevent more burglaries and vehicle thefts in town.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane Co. Forest Preserve Seeks Volunteers To Plant Trees
Volunteers are needed to help plant hundreds of bur oak trees at Elburn Forest Preserve.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Businesses Sought For STC Live! Performances
The performance will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Winter Weather Advisory Issued For McHenry County
Between 1 to 3 inches of snow is possible, and wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph are also in the forecast.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Austin's To Reopen Wednesday Following Easter Fire
Hundreds were evacuated and four were injured after a blaze broke out during a brunch offered Sunday at the Libertyville business.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Dead, 4 Injured In Rural McHenry County Crash: Police
The collision happened near Union Monday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Resurfacing Planned For Sunset Park Splash Pad
The renovations were approved during a recent village board meeting.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Flood Warning Issued For Fox River
With rain and snow in the forecast this week, flooding could happen along the Fox River in Lake, McHenery and Kane counties.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry Man Charged With Possessing Child Porn
David P. Wojtkiewicz, Jr., of the 3700 block of West Clover Avenue in McHenry, was taken into custody at his home on Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In St. Charles?
Excitement is building in St. Charles for the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Libertyville?
Excitement is building in Libertyville for the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Grayslake?
Excitement is building in Grayslake for the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Driver Cited In Collision That Killed Elderly Woman
Matthew Straley received a citation for failing to reduce speed to avoid a crash and failing to yield at a crosswalk.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Woman Killed In House Fire
Diana Haddock, 73, was found dead inside the home after a fire broke out early Wednesday near McHenry.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Algonquin, Lake In The Hills?
Excitement is building in Algonquin and Lake in the Hills for the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
