Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Road Rage Stabbing | Metra Fatality | Navy Vet Turns 100 | Missing Teen Found Safe
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
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.
You can reach Amie by e-mail at amie.schaenzer@patch.com.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Funds Raised After Man Killed In Electrocution Accident
The 42-year-old man while working on a farm in McHenry County when he was killed.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
1 Killed, 1 Injured When Metra Train Hits Car Near Grayslake
The collision happened Thursday afternoon on the Metra tracks near Grayslake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Another Chicago-Area Pinstripes Closes
The restaurant in South Barrington has shut its doors.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
1 In Custody In Road Rage Stabbing: Police
A 57-year-old man was injured in the incident in Mundelein Wednesday evening and a 59-year-old man has been arrested.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry County College Hosts Pumpkin Smash Event This Weekend
The pumpkin smash composting event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Chase By Feds Ends With Arrest In School In Lake County: Police
Border patrol agents responded to the Warren Township High School's O'Plaine Campus where two were arrested Thursday morning, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Flown To Hospital After Car Crashes Into Home In McHenry County: Authorities
The two-vehicle collision happened on Route 23 and River Road on Wednesday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Woman, 41, Hit By Freight Train In Mundelein: Police
The collision happened Tuesday morning near the Metra station in Mundelein.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Woman, 23, Hit And Killed By Vehicle In McHenry County
The collision happened on Monday at Running Brook Farm Boulevard and North Richmond Road.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Man Electrocuted While Trying To Help Farmer In McHenry County
The McHenry County Coroner's Office has identified the man as Dante Rico Cruz, according to the coroner's office.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Addresses You May Want To Avoid On Halloween In Crystal Lake
There are 45 sex offenders living in Crystal Lake. Registered sex offenders are prohibited from handing out candy.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Electrocution Incident In McHenry County
The incident happened at a farm on County Line Road south of Jackson Road in unincorporated McHenry County on Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Tesla In Self-Driving Mode Crashes Into Squad Car After Driver Falls Asleep At Wheel: Police
The collision happened earlier in the month in South Barrington.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Woman Who Made 3 Tacos After Breaking Into Home Held On Pre-Trial Release: Police
Gail Govednik, 37, has been ordered detained as court proceedings move forward in Lake County in connection with her Sept. 29 arrest.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
These Are The Top Elementary Schools In IL, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 rankings of the best elementary school in Illinois and across the U.S
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Barstool Sports' Cody 'Beef' Franke, A Lake Co. Native, Dies At Age 31
Franke, 31, a former golf pro and Lake Villa native, died over the weekend after suffering a "sudden medical issue."
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Cause Of Death For Girl Who Died Following Dental Visit Released
The Spring Grove teen died following a dental extraction surgery at a clinic in Grayslake in July.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Beloved Retailer In Downtown Crystal Lake Has Closed
Mum 117, which was located at 37 N. Williams Street, closed in recent weeks. The boutique shop sold accessories, clothing, art and books.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Route 31 Crash: Police
The crash happened Sunday afternoon on Route 31 near Gentle Breeze Terrace in Carpentersville.
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