Libertyville, IL|News|
Tickets For Libertyville's 'Lets Wine About Winter' Stroll Now On Sale
The event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 17 in downtown Libertyville.
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|
Police Release Composite Sketch In Round Lake Luring Incidents
A sketch of the suspect accused of approaching juveniles in the 30 block of MacGillis Drive during the morning of Jan. 23 has been released.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Tracks Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Get Burger In U.S.
Tracks Bar & Grill, 108 W. Main St. in Cary, came in at No. 67 on Yelp's list.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Village Officials In LITH Want Feedback On Parks, Recreation Plans
The Parks Master Plan Workshop will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate in Lake in the Hills.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Family Of Doctor Accused Of Murder To Pay $4M To Victim's Family
Malgorzata "Margaret" Daniels' daughter filed a lawsuit in 2022 claiming wrongful death and fraud and has since been awarded $4 million.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Blaze Causes $450,000 In Damage To McHenry County Barn
The fire broke out early Friday on Durkee Road in rural Alden Township.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Teen Accused Of Attacking Deputies During Arrest
The 17-year-old boy now faces battery charges in connection with the Sunday afternoon incident near Antioch.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Injured In Crystal Lake House Fire
The blaze broke out early Monday at at 515 Parkside Terrace.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Convenience Store Sells $700K Winning Lottery Ticket
The winning ticket was sold at Convenient Liquor & Wine, 201 W. Virginia St. in Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Students Urged To Walk Together After Kidnapping Attempt
An investigation into the attempted kidnapping, was reported late Friday afternoon in Grayslake, is ongoing, police said Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Golf Caddies Earn Full Ride To College
Hailey Baffico and Izrael Lopez, both of Libertyville, have been selected to receive an Evans Scholarship.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
School Bus Crashes Into Home | Luring Reports | Caddies Get Full Ride
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Cause Of McHenry Co. Inmate's Death 'Undetermined': Coroner
Colton Sabo, 31, died on July 29 after he was found unresponsive in his jail cell a day earlier.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Date Set For St. Patrick's Day Parade In St. Charles
Businesses and organizations can now submit entries to take part in the parade, which will be held on March 9.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Local Principal Receives Principal of the Year Recognition
he Illinois Principals Association (IPA) has selected Tiffany Drake of District 50 as the Lake Region Middle School Principal of the Year.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Police Investigate Luring Incidents In Round Lake
Authorities responded to two separate reports of luring incidents that happened at about 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Barrington High Student Fatally Hit By Metra Train
The teen was attempting to cross the tracks after a first train passed but was then struck by a second train at Main and Hough streets.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Sprinkler Pipe Bursts, Causes $3M In Damage For Autism School
Alexander Leigh Center for Autism in McHenry is undergoing repairs following the Jan. 15 incident.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Person Fatally Struck By Train Was Barrington High School Student
The incident happened Thursday morning in downtown Barrington.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Round Lake Man Faces Charges In Online Puppy Scam
The 41-year-old man is accused of posting online advertisements for puppies he did not have and stealing money from residents.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
