Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Man, 19, Who Drowned In Lake Near Cary
The McHenry County Coroner's Office has identified the man as Thane Kilbourn, 19, of Glendale, Wisconsin.
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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Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake Co. Man Charged In Fentanyl Overdoes Death Of Boy, 17
Jack Foley has been charged with drug-induced homicide and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Report Of Man With Knife, Injured Child Prompts Standoff
Police were called to the 0 to 100 block of Tallgrass Court in Round Lake Beach.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Cause Of House Fire Near McHenry Under Investigation
The blaze broke out Sunday afternoon at the home in the 1500 block of North Hillside Lane.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man, 19, Drowns After Canoe Tips Over In Silver Lake: Authorities
The incident happened early Sunday in Oakwood Hills.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
20 IL Hospitals Ranked Among The Best In The World: Report
The researchers evaluated 2,400 hospitals across 30 countries, and these 20 Illinois hospitals are among the best.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Foster Puppy Stolen | Fatal Crashes | Teen Is 'Goalie Of The Year'
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Fundraisers Set Up For Residents Displaced Due To Storm Damage
A section of a roof at a Mundelein apartment complex was blown off amid storms Tuesday.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake Co. Forest Preserves Hiring For Summer Positions At Job. Fair
The job fair will be held on March 11.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Businesses Picked For Awards
Village officials in Algonquin recently announced the winners of the Algonquin Business Awards Program.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Fiery Crash
The collision happened Wednesday night on County Line Road in Barrington Hills.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Your Guide To St. Patrick's Day Festivities In St. Charles
A parade, musical entertainment and more will take place in downtown St. Charles on March 9.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Couple Welcomes Leap Day Baby
Logan William Mallon, the son of former Crystal Lake residents Carly and Dan Mallon, was born at 2:58 a.m. on Thursday.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Coroner IDs North Barrington Man Killed After Being Hit By Car
Results from an autopsy have revealed Craig Kizer died from blunt force injuries as a result of the collision Tuesday night.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Police Looking To Speak With Man Over Report
The St. Charles Police Department is asking the public to share any information regarding the man pictured above.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
2 Families Displaced Following Townhome Fire
The blaze was reported at a townhome in the 300 block of Birchwood Court in Vernon Hills at about 9 p.m. Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Pedestrian Walking Along Route 22 Hit, Killed By Car: Police
The 65-year-old North Barrington man was wearing dark-colored clothing when the crash occurred Tuesday night.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Woman Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Man In Mundelein
Jeanette Crespo, 44, of the 1400 block of Downing Place in Mundelein, faces two counts of first-degree murder.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
59 Displaced After Partial Collapse Of Apartment Roof During Storm
One women was injured after a portion of the roof was blown off Tuesday night.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man Killed In Mundelein Stabbing
The man killed in the stabbing has been identified as Michael Murphy, 53, of Mundelein.
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