St. Charles, IL|News|
D303 School Board To Vote On $2M To Buy New Buses, Vans
The school district is looking to replace vehicles that are too old to be used.
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|
After 6 Months On Paid Leave, Campton Hills Police Chief Resigns
Former police chief Steven Miller sent a two-sentence email announcing his resignation to village officials in Campton Hills.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
3 Arrested In Stolen Vehicle Early Friday In Lake County: Police
A 16-year-old boy and two men, ages 18 and 20, faces charges f0llowing their arrest early Friday in North Chicago.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Vernon Hills Man Dies In Hand Saw Accident At Suburban H.S.
Masonry worker Ronald P. Simonson, who was injured while working at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has died.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Registration Opens For Kane Co. Forest Preserve Summer Camps
Find out more about camps being offered this summer through the Kane County Forest Preserve District.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Police Determine Attempted Kidnapping Report Is Unfounded
The Grayslake Police Department ruled the attempted kidnapping, which was reported on Jan. 26, is unfounded.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Complaints Over Kane Co. Voting Machines Investigated
The complaints were deemed to be unfounded following the investigation.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Firefighters Rescue Dog From Icy Lake
The dog became stranded on the lake during the early afternoon hours of Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
What You Need To Know About Early Voting In Lake County
Starting on Thursday, early voting will open at one location in Lake County: in the main lobby of the the Lake County courthouse.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Flower Shop Damaged In Fire
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Barbie-Themed Daughter-Dad Date Night Close To Selling Out
The Crystal Lake Park District is hosting the event later this month.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Park District 'Thrilled' Over $600K Grant
The funds will be used to pay for upgrades at the East Side Sports Complex in St. Charles.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Dense Fog Advisory Issued For McHenry Co.
The dense fog advisory will be in effect until 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Dies After Falling Off Roof In Gurnee: Coroner
The 29-year-old Chicago man was working to install solar panels on the roof of a Gurnee house when he fell off, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Advocate Picks Sherman Nurse For 'Nurse Of The Year'
Local nurse Rachel Davy, who specializes in oncology at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, was selected as a 2023 Nurse of the Year.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Elderly Man Killed In Crash Near Woodstock
The collision happened Thursday. The 88-year-old man from Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been identified as James Settle.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|Neighbor News|
3 Lake County Businesses Fail Tobacco Compliance Checks
The Lake County Sheriff's Office conducted the compliance checks in January.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Seeks Feedback On Downtown Parking Study
Desman Inc. has wrapped up its downtown parking study, which is available to review on the city’s website.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Dies Days After Crash Near McHenry
The 39-year-old Oregon man died at a suburban hospital Sunday. The collision happened Thursday on River Road.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake Co. Sheriff's Office Increases Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend
Deputies will be out in full force keeping an eye out for drunken drivers.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
