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.
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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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.”
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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.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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
Libertyville, IL|News|
'Life-Threatening Injuries' For Motorcyclist Following Sunday Collision In Libertyville
The motorcycle collided with a sports utility vehicle in Libertyville Sunday evening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
National Coffee Day 2025: 10 Deals, Freebies To Score In Illinois
Do you love coffee? Free coffee tastes even better. Here are 10 businesses with locations in the Chicago area offering up deals on Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Missing Toddler Found In Pool, Hospitalized In Critical Condition
The toddler was reported missing from the 30000 block of Wellington Circle in Temecula Saturday evening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Car Crash Kills 3 Members Of MI Reality TV Family, Injures 5
Three family members who appeared in TLC's "Meet the Putmans" died and five more were injured -- some critically.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
North Haven, CT|News|
Serious Crash Closes Portion Of Quinnipiac Avenue: Police
Drivers are urged to avoid the area following the collision in the area of Montowese and Quinnipiac avenues.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
3 Hospitalized After Shooting At Basketball Tournament: Police
All three people were taken to the hospital for treatment, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Protesters Arrested Outside ICE Facility In Broadview: Reports
At least five protesters have been arrested as of late Saturday night, according to reports.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
Boy, 15, Shot And Killed In New Haven: Police
A homicide investigation is underway following the shooting Saturday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Double Homicide Probe Underway After Fatal Shooting In Apartment Complex Lobby, Hallway: Police
The shootings happened inside Loring Towers apartment complex, 15 E Grant St.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Man Killed After Being Hit By Sedan, Bus In Minneapolis: Police
The man was crossing Franklin Avenue and Cedar Avenue on foot when he was hit and killed by the vehicles Saturday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
These Chicago-Area Starbucks Stores Could Close This Weekend: Update
Is your favorite Starbucks store slated for closure? We've got a roundup of confirmed and potential closures for Chicago and the suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Teen Shoved Out Of Moving Car After Pleading With Man, 22, To Delete Nude Photos: Police
The man is accused of sexually assaulting the girl and threatening to share nudes with others if she ended their sexual relationship.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Stoneham, MA|News|
Woman, 83, Rescued After Car Goes Down Embankment: Police
The Stoneham Fire Department was able to get the woman safely out of the car after she became stuck inside.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
These 13 Lake Co. Trails Are A Part Of The 2025 Hiking Challenge
The Lake County Forest Preserve District has released the trails that are a part of the 2025 Hike Lake County Program.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Protester Hit Near ICE Facility | Mass Layoffs At Suburban Company | Pregnant Mother Killed In Hit-And-Run
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
