Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
D300 School Board Member Removed As President After Charlie Kirk Comments
The school board voted 5-1 to remove Zettler from the board during a special meeting Thursday night.
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.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
2 People, Several Dozen Animals Displaced Following Fire: Fire Officials
No one was injured when a fire broke out at home near Woodstock Wednesday night, fire officials said.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
2 Arrested For Stealing From Walgreens Stores In Lake, McHenry Counties
The duo is also suspected of stealing from Walgreens in Boone, Will and Kane counties, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Search Efforts Called Off For Person Initially Reported Missing In Fox River: Police
Authorities believe the initial report "may have been based on a mistaken observation," according to authorities.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Person Hospitalized After WaveRunners Crash On Fox River
The collision happened at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday in the 8700 block of Garner Road in Fox River Grove.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Father Wins Lottery Jackpot: 'This Is For Our Kids'
“First and foremost, this is for our kids — to give them every opportunity to thrive,” the local dad said following the $550,000 win.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Police: No Rifle Found Outside Library
Charges have been filed against a felon accused of unlawfully possessing a gun, police said. In a press release sent out this past week.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Scarecrow Fest Schedule Released
The 40th annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend will run Oct. 10 through Oct. 12 in downtown St. Charles.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake County Expands Water Capacity With New White Deer Run Reservoir
Local officials marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Green Oaks Woman, 80, Scammed Out Of $17K: Police
Two people have been arrested in connection with the scam.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
District 36 Staffer Fired Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Comment
An administrative assistant to the principal said she had "absolutely no empathy" in the social media post, according to media reports.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Emergency Crews Search Fox River For 'Possible Missing Person'
Emergency crews are searching the area of Kings and Williams roads in Carpentersville Tuesday evening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Completes Lead Line Replacements Ahead of Schedule
The village invested $1.37 million to complete the replacement effort, thereby eliminating potential risks associated with lead lines.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Village Votes To Ban Electric Bikes, Scooters In Portions Of Libertyville
Under a new ordinance, electric bicycles and electric scooters will not be allowed in the village park system and downtown area.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Luxury Dog Boarding Facility Denied Village Approval
Village officials say they do not want the boarding facility in a shopping center due to the noise and potential odor.
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Chicago, IL|News|
These Are The Best Public High Schools In IL, New Ranking Says
The 2026 Best Public High Schools in America ranking evaluates more than 93,000 public high schools nationwide.
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Chicago, IL|News|
These 4 IL Restaurants 'Define Dining,' New Top 100 Ranking Says
Four Illinois restaurants have been named to Resy's rankings of 100 nationwide that “delight their communities and make them better.”
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
1 Killed In I-90 Collision Near Elgin
The crash happened Saturday afternoon, according to authorities.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Son Injures Mom, 68, After Hitting Her With Metal Pipe; Police
Maurice Freeman, of Gurnee, was taken into custody Sunday evening.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Feds Request 100 Military Personnel Be Sent To Illinois: Pritzker
Federal immigration agents marched into downtown Chicago Sunday and have been spotted arresting people across various neighborhoods.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
