Libertyville, IL|News|
1 In Custody In Home Invasion In Vernon Hills
A woman was bound and left outside while two suspects rummaged through her home, stole items in October, according to authorities.
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|
1 In Custody After Lake Co. Vehicle Heists, Crash
A man is accused of taking part in the vehicle heists, which occurred Friday in Lake County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Firefighter Injured In Blaze At Lake In The Hills Home
The home on Anderson Drive is currently uninhabitable.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane Co. Forest Preserve Hosts Animal Signs Scavenger Hunt
The event will run from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 15, at Burnidge Forest Preserve at 14N035 Coombs Road in Elgin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Former Cary Church Hits Housing Market
For $419,000, a historic church in downtown Cary could be yours. Realtors say it could make a beautiful home for the right family.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Thieves Steal Mail, Burglarize Cars In Prairie Grove: Police
The Prairie Grove Police Department is investigating the thefts, which were reported last week.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Dom's Kitchen & Market Plans First Suburban Store In Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills has given its initial approval for the grocery store, which will be part of the Hawthorn redevelopment project.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Dad Guilty In Bathtub Drownings | Primary Typo | Indoor Vaping Ban
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Dad Who Drowned 3 Young Kids In Bathtub Pleads Guilty
Jason Karels will be sentenced to automatic life in prison for the guilty pleas on the first-degree homicide charges.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Objection Filed For Misspelling Of 'Republican' In Primary Race
A hearing will be held next week regarding the objection filed in the McHenry County Board race.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Christmas In Crystal Lake:' Peppermint Park' Display Returns
Depot Park becomes "Peppermint Park" during the holiday season, with lights and decorated Christmas trees on display.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Cook Park Christmas Tree: Can You Guess How Many Lights Are On It?
The resident who guesses right will win a gift card courtesy of the village of Libertyville's recreation department.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake Co. Rail Line Quiet Zones Reinstated Wednesday
After a temporary suspension of the quiet zone rules, rail horns will be silenced at crossings again starting on Dec. 20.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Teen Charged In Crash That Killed 2 South Elgin H.S. Students
Aanomeya Jacquline D. Henry, 17, of Elgin faces reckless homicide and aggravated driving under the influence charges.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man, 75, Critically Injured In Rollover Crash In McHenry County
The crash happened at about 4:45 p.m. Wednesday on Tryon Grove Road.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
2 Teens Critically Injured In Crash In Woodstock
The collision happened Wednesday evening on Route 47.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Santa To Deliver Donuts As Part Of XMas Giveaway In Crystal Lake
DwellSocial and Do-Rite Donuts will partner up this Christmas to make the giveaway a possibility.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Santa To Deliver Donuts As Part Of XMas Giveaway In Libertyville
DwellSocial and Do-Rite Donuts will partner up this Christmas to make the giveaway a possibility.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Body Found In Pond As Brissa Romero
Results from an autopsy show Romero’s death is consistent with drowning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Arrest Made After Pregnant Woman Murdered, Left On Side Of Road: Cops
A Chicago man has been arrested in connection with the strangulation of Megan Lewis, whose body was found along Hunt Club Road, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
