Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake South Grad Found Fatally Shot Remembered For 'Quick Wit, Exuberant Spirit'
Rachel Dumovich was found fatally shot in a car in Harvard on Oct. 6.
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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St. Charles, IL|News|
Winners From St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend Announced
The 40th annual Scarecrow Weekend was held Friday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 12, in downtown St. Charles.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Metra Train Hits SUV In Fox River Grove
Union Pacific Northwest line train #646 collided with the vehicle at about 11 a.m., according to Metra officials.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
New Live Entertainment Venue Planned For Downtown Algonquin
The Village Board approved the request for an entertainment facility special-use permit for Soundbite Tavern, 113 S. Main Street.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Murder Charges Filed Against Teen In Fatal Birthday Party Shooting
A 19-year-old man died after he was shot in the driveway at a home in Ingleside.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries After Fall From Roof Near Woodstock
The fall happened in the 10600 block of Deerpath Road in unincorporated Woodstock at about 11:30 a.m. Saturday, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Naugatuck, CT|News|
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Car In Waterbury: Police
The pedestrian, a 49-year-old,was hit in the 2600 block of South Main Street around 10 p.m. Friday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Sharon, MA|News|
Serious Injuries Reported After Car Crashes Into Building: Authorities
The collision happened Saturday afternoon on Amenia Union Road in Sharon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
1 Person Flown To Hospital After Shooting In Beverly: Police
The shooting happened in the area of Simon Street Saturday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Navy Recruit Among 2 Found Dead At Great Lakes Naval Station: Authorities
Both were found dead following an incident on Friday. They were a man and woman who were both in their 30s, according to media reports.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man, 19, Killed In Drive-By Shooting While Attending Birthday Party In Lake County: Police
The man was attending a birthday party in Ingleside when the drive-by shooting occurred late Friday night, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Huntington Beach, CA|News|
5 Injured When Helicopter Crashes In Huntington Beach: Authorities
The collision happened near the Cars 'N Copters on the Coast event site in front of the Waterfront Beach Resort.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich, IL|News|
This Brunch Cafe In Lake County Has Closed
The Brunch Cafe location in Kildeer closed this past week.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Newlyweds Fatally Shot | Suspect Swallows Evidence | ICE Arrests Student At Lake County College
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Libertyville
Here's a list of pumpkin patches around the area.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Grayslake This Fall
Here's a list of pumpkin patches around the area.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Algonquin, Lake In The Hills This Fall
Here's a list of pumpkin patches around the area.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Crystal Lake, Cary This Fall
Here's a list of pumpkin patches around the area.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Bicyclist 'Failed To Yield' For Traffic Before Being Hit By Car Near Cary: Police
The 69-year-old Cary man was critically injured in the collision, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Police Seek Help Identifying Thieves Who Threatened Bicyclist With Knife, Stole His Bike: Police
The incident happened at about 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of Pathway Court in Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
