Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
D300 Leader 'Will Not Apologize' Over Karma Comment Regarding Kirk's Death
Nancy Zettler, president for District 300, spoke up during a recent school board meeting.
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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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Doctors Work To Rebuild Young Boy's Leg After Lawnmower Incident In Cary: Family
Cohen Liggett, 3, was set to undergo a rare and specialized procedure call rotationplasty last week, his family said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Starbucks Plans Store Closures, Layoffs: What To Know In IL
Starbucks has 726 locations in Illinois.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
3 Young Children Forced To Sleep On Cold Basement Floor Covered In Feces, Urine: Police
What started as a child porn probe ended with charges for both parents and their children being removed from the home by DCFS, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Monthly Fee Starts In December For Telehealth Services In Algonquin
Residents can "opt out" of the program, which is the first of its kind in Illinois.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Teen In Custody; Woman, 19, Injured In Round Lake Beach Shooting: Police
The shooting happened Tuesday night in the 900 block of Clarendon Drive in Round Lake Beach, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
These 6 Fugitives Are The Chicago-Area's 'Most Wanted'
Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are teaming up to try and track down the "Chicago Most Wanted" fugitives.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Charge Filed In Hit-And-Run That Killed Pregnant Mundelein Mother
Rosalinda Vaca, 49, of Waukegan, is expected to make her initial court appearance Wednesday in Lake County Circuit Court.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
2 Hospitalized After Semi Collides With Sedan On Route 176: Police
The semi-truck driver, a Wisconsin man, was cited for disregarding a traffic control device, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Final Year In NW Chicago Suburbs For Popular Halloween Drive-Thru
An exact opening date has not yet been set for the 2025 season for Mack Manor at 1100 Algonquin Road in Fox River Grove.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Route 176 Closed After Semi Overturns: Police
Drivers are urged to avoid the area of Route 176 between Briarwood and Haligus roads.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
This Suburb Has Been Ranked As The Best Place To Live In Lake County
Vernon Hills has been ranked as the best place to live in Lake Co. and fourth best in the Chicago area, according to Niche rankings.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
$1.9M Price Tag For Downtown Duplexes Narrowly Approved By St. Charles City Council
Construction could start soon on the eight-unit duplex development at South Forest and Prairie streets.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Metal Detectors Put In Place Amid 'Somewhat Contentious' Park District Board Meetings
Those attending the meeting at Crystal Lake's Main Beach on Monday were required to take part in a metal detector screening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich, IL|News|
Pedestrian Hit And Killed By SUV Is Executive For Suburban Transportation Company
Casimir Ries, 59, was an executive for Falcon America LLC in Arlington Heights. He was fatally hit by a SUV in Lake Zurich Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner Works To ID 1 Killed In Fiery Crash Over The Weekend In Lake County: Coroner
The collision happened at about 12:05 p.m. on Sunday in the 2900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
New Burlington Store To Open In Algonquin This Week
The state's 48th Burlington store will open at 175 N. Randall Road in Algonquin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Commons Sells For $100M
Neveen Real Estate has purchased the shopping center from Red Mountain Group.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Mundelein Woman Dies In Fatal Hit-And-Run: Coroner
The woman was hit by a vehicle that then fled the scene Saturday night in Waukegan.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich, IL|News|
Man, 59, Fatally Hit And Killed By SUV Over The Weekend: Coroner
The collision happened at a Route 12 intersection in Lake Zurich early Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
