Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Snowfall Totals: 6.5 Inches So Far In Suburbs
Portions of northern Illinois have seen more than 8 inches of snow while 6.5 inches of snow has been recorded in Woodstock.
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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St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane Co. State's Attorney's Office Responds To Election Day Complaints
Representatives from the state's attorney's office fielded the complaints while answering calls for the county's election complaint hotline.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Dam Removal Task Force Meets For First Time
The task force plans to meet on March 28 for its first meeting, and the public is welcome to attend.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Spring Snowstorm: Snowfall Totals, Road Conditions In McHenry Co.
More snow is on its ways Friday as a winter storm pummels the Midwest and northern Illinois.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Decapitated, Burned Body Found In Barrington Hills ID'd 44 Years Later
A full DNA profile and genetic testing lead authorities to identify the man as Joseph A. Caliva, 27.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Easter Brunch 2024 In Crystal Lake, Cary: 5 Places To Eat
Restaurants in the Crystal Lake and Cary area are taking reservations for Easter.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Cary Police Release Results From St. Paddy's Day Details
Local officers were out in full force during the St. Patrick's Day enforcement period.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Multi-Family Home Uninhabitable After Blaze In Crystal Lake
The fire broke out Monday night at the two-story building in Crystal Lake.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
District 46 Officials: Limiting Rate Referendum Passes
The passage of the referendum will mean a decrease in property taxes, District 46 officials said.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry Co. Mental Health Referendum Too Close To Call
Yes votes for a proposed sales tax hike in McHenry county are leading, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary election.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Driver Faces DUI Charge Following Crystal Lake Collision
Three people were injured in the crash that happened Monday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Outdoor Dining, Entertainment Requested At 5 Algonquin Restaurants
The Algonquin Village Board will consider the requests during a Tuesday night meeting.
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Elgin, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Woman Killed After Being Hit By Vehicles In Elgin
The collision happened earlier this month in Elgin.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake, Cary Primary Election Guide: What You Need To Know
Voters in Crystal Lake and Cary will head to the polls to make their picks in this year's primary races.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin, LITH Primary Election Guide: What You Need To Know
Voters in Crystal Lake and Cary will head to the polls to make their picks in this year's primary races.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Survey: How Will You Vote On Sales Tax Hike In McHenry County?
Primary Election Day is Tuesday. Voters in McHenry County will be asked to approve a sales tax hike to cover mental health costs.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
'Emo' Bank Robber | Ravinia Schedule Released | Fatal Crash
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Chris Cagle To Perform At Concert In Antioch
The country music star will be opening this year's summer concert series with a show on June 13.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Alderman Faces Official Misconduct, Criminal Damage Charges
The indictment was filled this past week against Anthony D. Coleman following an investigation by the Lake County State's Attorney Office.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Gets 14 Years In Prison For Shooting Into Home
Joel B. Kattner, 19, has been sentenced in connection with the July 2022 shooting on Coventry Lane.
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