Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Weather Update: McHenry Co. Could Get 7 to 11 Inches Of Snow
McHenry, Kane and Lake counties are now under a winter storm warning.
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|
Grayslake's Skate In The Park Is This Weekend
The fun and festivities will from noon to 3 p.m. at Gelatin Park.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Parking Rules In St. Charles During Snowstorms
Residents are reminded to move their cars off the streets to make way for plows, city officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
New Grocer Plans To Move Into Former Joseph's Marketplace
Joseph's Marketplace closed in 2018, and a Polish grocery store, KD Market, is now planning to move into the space.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Causes Of Death Released In Shooting That Killed 4 Near Crystal Lake
Police have ruled that three women were murdered before the shooter turned the gun on himself at the home near Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Officers Save Possum Hanging Off Bridge: Police
Two officers helped get the possum off the Prairie Street Bridge last week.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Woman Charged In Boy's Death | Migrant Drop-Offs | New Metra Fares
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
No Arrests Yet In Libertyville Vehicular Hijacking: Police
Investigators are "very close" to seeking arrest warrants in connection with the the Feb. 23 vehicular hijacking.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Round Lake Beach Woman Charged In Connection With Death Of Boy
The Richmond Township boy died at a McHenry hospital on Wednesday, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Woman Charged In Connection With Death Of McHenry County Boy
The Richmond Township boy died at a McHenry hospital on Wednesday, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Residents Urged To Prep For Winter Storm
Minor accumulations are in the forecast for this weekend and more snow is expected early next week, weather officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin, Lake In The Hills Residents Urged To Prep For Winter Storm
Minor accumulations are in the forecast for this weekend and more snow is expected early next week, weather officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake, Cary Residents Urged To Prep For Winter Storm
Minor accumulations are in the forecast this weekend and more snow is expected early next week, weather officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Holiday Tree Pickup Gets Underway Friday in Grayslake
Village officials say all holiday tress should be left at the curb or edge of the street the night before tree pickup days.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Family Welcomes 1st Baby Born In 2024 At Local Hospital
Theodore Barnes was born on Monday morning at Northwestern Hospital in Huntley.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Grand Opening Of 1st Street Plaza Set For Wednesday
The city will host a grand opening event at the plaza, located at Main and 1st streets, at 6 p.m. on Jan. 24.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Business Shifts To Host Events
Eden Restaurant and Events has become Eden Events.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Probe Underway Into Death Of Juvenile In McHenry County
The juvenile, who is from Richmond, died Wednesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Free Curbside Tree Pickup Underway In Algonquin
Groot will offer free curbside collection of Christmas trees from January 5 to January 26 on residents' regular collection day.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Frosty Fest Returns To Gurnee This Weekend
Viking Park in Gurnee will be transformed into a winter wonderland this Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
