St. Charles, IL|News|
Beloved Sculptures At St. Charles Park Now On Display Year-Round
Around 18 sculptures are selected to appear in the exhibition each year and most are placed at Mt. St. Mary Park.
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|
Public Dashboards Show Suicide, Overdose Deaths In Lake County
Both dashboards incorporate data from 2020 and will be updated on a weekly basis as investigatory information is available.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Cat, Dog Die In East Dundee House Fire
The blaze broke out just after 2 p.m. Tuesday at a home in the 500 block of Reese Avenue in East Dundee.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
44 Cars In Ditch During Slippery Tuesday Morning Commute In Kane Co.
The Kane County Sheriff's Office responded to several crashes Tuesday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Credit Card Stolen From Libertyville Vehicle, Used At Store: Police
The Libertyville Police Department is probing a handful of burglaries to motor vehicles that happened in recent weeks.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Holiday Tree Recycling Continues Through Feb. 1 In Lake County
The Lake County Forest Preserves is asking residents to donate their Christmas trees, which will be recycled.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
6 St. Charles Businesses Earn 'Made In St. Charles' Recognition
The St. Charles Business Alliance recently announced its six selections for the 2023 Made in St. Charles program.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Sledding, Solar-Lit Hikes, Ice Skating: Where To Go In Lake Co.
The Lake County Forest Preserves provides area residents with a variety of great option for outdoor activities in the winter.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
District 303 Schools Closed Tuesday
Icy road conditions are leading to some closures at area schools Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane Co. Government Offices Close Tuesday Due To Icy Conditions
Virtual services will be available during regular business hours.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Several Cars In Ditches, Slippery Road Conditions Reported In Kane Co.
Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain shares updates on road conditions Tuesday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry Co. Solar-Lit Trails Open For Hikes After Dusk
You can also cross-country ski on the two trails in Woodstock and Cary.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Visit Lake County Plans February Flavor Festival
The fest will run Feb. 1 through 29.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Open Bottle Of Liquor Found In Car After Head-On Crash: Police
Three people were injured, including one person who suffered critical injuries, in the collision on Route 12 in Volo Sunday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry Co. Forest Preserve Offers Snowshoe Rentals
The snowshoes are available to rent at the the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
How The Lake Co. Forest Preserves Manages 'Healthy Landscapes'
The forest preserves will detail how they've preserved, restored natural landscapes in an exhibit opening next month at Dunn Museum.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Slick Roadways Expected Monday, Tuesday Mornings: NWS
A winter weather advisory will be in effect Monday and Tuesday mornings.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
School To Close For Weeks | Volleyball Court Fire | Winter Beach Bash
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Sled Hills Worth Checking Out In The Grayslake Area
We have a roundup of some of our favorite places to sled in and around Grayslake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
More Than $12K Raised For Family Who Lost Everything In Fire
The blaze broke out early Wednesday at a residence on Elletson Drive.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
