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.
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|
1 Charged Following Machete Attack In Crystal Lake: Police
A 20-year-old man faces aggravated battery charges following the Monday attack in the 500 block of Crystal Point Drive.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Boy, 13, Charged After Loaded Gun Found In Locker At School: Police
The gun was located in the locker at Viking Middle School and a 13-year-old boy now faces an unlawful possession of a firearm charge.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Car Crashes Through Jimmy John's In Woodstock
No one was injured during the collision Monday afternoon in Woodstock.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Man Stabbed, Killed In Mundelein Apartment: Authorities
Police say a 44-year-old woman is "considered a suspect" in the death investigation.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Man Accused Of Driving Into Squad Car, Injuring Deputy Faces Charges
Indalecio Munoz, of the 1100 block of Madison Boulevard in Marseilles, now faces several charges.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Fentanyl Caused Death Of McHenry County Boy, 14: Coroner
The 14-year-old Richmond boy has been identified as Trent Ulrich.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Metra Train Derails In Crystal Lake
No one was injured in the "low-speed" derailment.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Accountant Guilty Of Tax Evasion | Mall Closing Date Set | Fiery Crash
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|
Closing Date Set For Spring Hill Mall
The mall in West Dundee will close its doors on March 22.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 In Custody After Domestic Incident In Cary
Police were called to a home near Three Oaks Road and Bright Oaks Circle Tuesday evening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Funds Raised For Family Of Teen Killed In Crash
Diego Gonzalez Mendoza, 19, of Harvard, was killed in the Feb. 12 crash.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Burglar 'Acting Suspicious' Near Police Officer's Home Arrested: Cops
Miriam Aranada, of the 100 block of North McClean Boulevard Elgin, is charged with residential burglary and burglary.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Spring Hill Mall Will Close Next Month
A mall official said the mall is set to close at the end of March.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake County Greenway Plan Gets $1M In State Funds
The funds would pay for a master plan that would aim to transform the defunct Route 53 extension into a state park or greenway.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Suburban Accountant Pleads Guilty In Tax Evasion Scheme
Imran Mahmood, 56, of South Barrington, pleaded guilty last week to the tax evasion charge.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Learn About Home Rule Referendum At Cary Information Session
The session will be held Thursday evening at the Cary Municipal Center.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Drone Used To Find Missing Man With Dementia In Lake County
The quick response by a suburban firefighter is being credited with helping bring the 67-year-old man with dementia to safety.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Barrington, IL|News|
Barrington Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Attack
The man is accused of injuring a family member with a knife Monday evening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Police Activity Reported At Home Tuesday In Cary
The Cary Police Department responded to the incident at the home on Three Oaks Road near Bright Oaks Circle.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
