Grayslake, IL|News|
Voting Open On Grayslake Giving Trees Through Saturday
Have you stopped out to check out the trees at the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum?
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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Libertyville, IL|News|
Ex-MTV Star Still On Lam; Vehicular Hijacking: Top Stories From 2023
As we look back on 2023, here are some of our most read stories on the northern Lake County Patch.com sites.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Police Launch C.A.R.E.S. Program
The program would allow residents who suffer from illnesses or mental health related disorders to register with police.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Free Curbside Tree Pickup, Lights Recycling Offered 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|
Lake Co. Forest Preserves Seeks Donation Of Holiday Trees
The Lake County Forest Preserves is asking residents to donate their Christmas trees, which will be recycled, through Feb. 1, 2024.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Migrants Dropped Off In Suburb, Told They Were In Chicago: Officials
Thirty-eight migrants were dropped off by bus in Fox River Grove over the weekend, local officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
E. coli Outbreak At High School | Griswold Station Wagon | Fatal Fire
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Huntley High E. coli Outbreak Sickens 16, Linked To Cafeteria Worker
The McHenry County Department of Health has completed its report into the Huntley High E. coli outbreak.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Suburban Man's Griswold Station Wagon A Hit This Holiday Season
Ted Ray's beloved station wagon has been spotted with a Christmas tree — roots and all — on top, driving around the Chicago area.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Person Dies In Crystal Lake House Fire
Fire crews responded to 955 Coventry Lane at about 7:40 a.m. for the reported fire at the single-family home.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Police Called To Grayslake Home For 'Suspicious' Package: Police
The package was delivered to a home in the 300 block of Sommerset Drive Thursday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Christmas Trees To Be Used For Forest Preserves Trails, 'Fish Cribs'
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|
St. Charles Man Charged With Possessing Child Porn
Christopher Hinman, 44, remains behind bars following his arrest.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Townhome Uninhabitable Following Blaze
The fire broke out at a townhome complex in Wonder Lake on Wednesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Under Influence Of Cocaine Caused Fatal Crash: Police
A Crystal Lake-area man now faces reckless homicide and driving under the influence charges for causing the February crash in Lake County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Discussions Underway On Disbanding Crystal Lake Parks Police Services
Discussion will continue this week regarding disbanding the police offerings through the park district.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Illinois Lottery Has Nearly $7M In Unclaimed Prizes From 2023
Lottery officials are urging residents to check their purses and glove boxes for the unclaimed tickets as they might be a lucky winner.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Objection Over Ballot Misspelling Overruled
A candidate for the McHenry County Board will remain on the Republican primary ballot following an objection by his opponent.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
After Serval Cat Incident, Police Look To Update Rules On Wild Animals
Village officials in Vernon Hills are considering changes to its animal control ordinance.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Woman, 42, Dies In Apartment Blaze
The fire happened Saturday at an apartment building in Waukegan.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
