Libertyville, IL|News|
Funds Raised For Libertyville Girl, 9, With Inoperable Brain Tumor
The funds will help pay for expenses related to the medical care for Kyra Smith and her family as she battles cancer.
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|
Daycare Sex Assault | Man Wanted For Scissors Stabbing | Holiday Fests
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|
Things To Do: Mushing, Santa Arrives, Holiday Lights
We've got a roundup of fun events worth checking out in and around McHenry County this weekend.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Pumpkin Smash Composting Event This Saturday In Libertyville
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at Adler Pool.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Film Shot In St. Charles To Debut On Netflix Friday
Portions of the David Fincher film were shot in Hotel Baker.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Your Guide To Holiday Events Near St. Charles
The holiday season is upon us. Be sure to mark your calendars for your favorite St. Charles-area events.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Your Guide To Holiday Events Near Libertyville
The holiday season is upon us. Be sure to mark your calendars for your favorite Libertyville-area events.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Your Guide To Holiday Events Near Grayslake
The holiday season is upon us. Be sure to mark your calendars for your favorite Grayslake-area events.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Your Guide To Holiday Events Near Algonquin, Lake In The Hills
The holiday season is upon us. Be sure to mark your calendars for your favorite Algonquin and Lake in the Hills-area events.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Christmas 2023: Your Guide To Holiday Events Near Crystal Lake, Cary
The holiday season is upon us. Be sure to mark your calendars for your favorite Crystal Lake and Cary-area events.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles North Hosts Free Veterans Salute Concert
The concert will kick off at 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Charles North High School.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Former Daycare Worker Guilty In Sex Assault Of Students
The Carpentersville man entered guilty pleas to charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in Kane County Circuit Court.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Gets Prison Time For Sexually Assaulting Child
The 59-year-old McHenry man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Business Boom: Cooper's Hawk, First Watch Coming Soon
Other businesses set to open soon are PickleHaus, Portillo's, America's Antique Mall, Fun City Adventure Park and Raising Cane's.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich, IL|News|
Santa Arrives At Deer Park Town Center This Weekend
There will also be a fireworks show at an event planned this Saturday in Deer Park.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Round Lake Beach Woman Hit, Killed By 2 Vehicles
The woman hit by the vehicles in Gurnee Monday night has been identified as Teresa Williams.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By 2 Vehicles In Gurnee: Police
The Round Lake Beach woman was hit by the vehicles while walking the area of Washington Street and Hunt Club Road Monday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Corporate Center To Replace Driving Range In Libertyville
The Libertyville 45 Corporate Center will be located on about 19 acres at Route 45 and Peterson Road.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Body Found In Lake As Missing Hunter
Preliminary autopsy results show Patrick Serzynski, 60, of Lake Villa, died from drowning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man Critically Injured In Rural Kane Co. Crash
The single-vehicle collision happened early Monday near Gilberts. James Oury, 37, was seriously injured in the crash.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
