Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Where To See Santa In Crystal Lake, Cary This Christmas Season
There will be plenty of holiday events in the coming weeks, including opportunities to meet with Santa.
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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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Downtown McHenry Holiday Walk Is This Weekend
The holiday walk will kick off Friday evening and continue through Sunday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Home Destroyed By Massive Blaze Near Crystal Lake
A man was injured in the fire and two cats are missing from the home in the 1800 block of Louise Street.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
New Rehab Facility, Gym Offers Free Classes This Weekend
Brian Hansen, a 2010 Olympic silver medalist in speed skating, recently opened TFI Clinic in Vernon Hills.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
What Are You Thankful For?: Local Man Appreciates 'New Day'
Patch and T-Mobile teamed up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience. What are you thankful for?
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Johnsburg Schools Cancel Classes Due To Hostage Situation: Police
A man reportedly shooting a gun inside of home led to a standoff in the 3600 block of Filmore Road in Johnsburg.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Extremely Rare Whooping Cranes Touch Down In Kane County
A pair of Whooping Cranes and their colt stopped by Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve earlier this month.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Heavy Police Presence In Johnsburg; Residents Told To Shelter In Place
A heavy police presence was reported in the area of Hamline Drive and Filmore Road at about midnight
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
39 IL Nursing Homes Make 2023 U.S. News ‘Best’ List
U.S. News & World Report rated more than 15,000 nursing homes in its annual report. Here’s how it rated Illinois nursing homes.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Santa's Rock N Lights Opens Friday In Grayslake
The immersive drive thru at the Lake County Fairgrounds will run Friday through Dec. 31.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Cary Woman Pleads Guilty To Beating Mom: Prosecutors
The 38-year-old woman now faces between 3 and 7 years in prison.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin, LITH Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2023
A handful of restaurants will be open in the Algonquin and Lake in the Hills area this Thanksgiving.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Indoor Farmers Market Opens For Winter Season
The market will be open every Friday morning at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church through May.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Property Tax Hike To Be Voted On Next Month
Property taxes in St. Charles could increase by 3 percent starting next year if the city council OKs the measure on Dec. 4.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Considers State's Max Fine For Fighting In City
City officials are considering amending its city code to enact a $750 fine for those busted for fighting.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry Co. Judge Dies After Transport To Hospital From Courthouse
Associate judge Michael Coppedge died following paramedics responding to a medical call Monday morning at the courthouse in Woodstock.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
'Magical' XMas Drive Thru At Amusement Park Opens Next Week
Santa's Village in West Dundee will flip the switch on for its holiday lights display on Nov. 24.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Man Arrested In Gurnee After Chicago Armed Robbery, Two-State Chase
The Burbank man faces felony charges in Lake County in connection with the chase and armed robbery in Chicago.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Burbank Man Arrested After Armed Robbery, Two-State Chase
The man faces felony charges in connection with the chase and armed robbery in Chicago.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Arrested In Gurnee After Armed Robbery, Two-State Chase
The Burbank man faces felony charges in Lake County in connection with the chase and armed robbery in Chicago.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
