Libertyville, IL|News|
Man Who Critically Injured Girl, 8, In 2024 Stabbing Has Been Sentenced
The 32-year-old man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison in connection with the 2024 stabbing in Beach Park.
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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Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Man Created Fake Healthcare Business, Submitted $17.3M In Insurance Claims: Feds
Shawn Bashir, 39, has been charged with eight counts of healthcare fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary, Joins Elgin ICE Raid; U.S. Citizens Arrested By Mistake: Reports
In recent days, ICE agents took several into custody in Elgin amid its "Midway Blitz" operation in the Chicago area.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man Who Entered Algonquin Home, Stole Keys And Car Has Been Charged: Police
Alfonso Garcia-Juache, 25, of Elgin, has been charged with residential burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Car Stolen After Algonquin Resident Wakes To Stranger In Home: Police
The alleged burglar entered the home on Sept. 11 and stole the vehicle keys from a kitchen table and fled in the vehicle.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
D300 School Board President In Hot Water Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Post
A protest drew dozens to the District 300 administration building Monday as some parents are calling on Nancy Zettler to step down.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Cary Man Faces Arson Charges Following Monday Blaze
The blaze happened Monday afternoon on North Summitt Place in unincorporated Round Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Spotted Walking Away From Rental Property With Gas Can Charged With Arson: Police
The 43-year-old Cary man was renting a space above the detached garage at the property on North Summitt Place in unincorporated Round Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Marijuana Sales Tax Is Increasing In This McHenry Co. Town
Village officials in Lake in the Hills have approved a 1% increase in the sales tax on marijuana.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Suburban Man Targets Elderly Woman, Scams Her Out Of $27,000
Police in Vernon Hills investigated the scam, which they believe others have fallen victim to, according to authorities.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Pritzker Calls For 'More Transparency' After Man Fatally Shot By ICE After Dropping Child Off At School
Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, 38, was fatally shot in Franklin Park Friday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Video Of City Employees Removing McHenry Co. Woman's Garden Goes Viral
She says she had no idea they were going to do it. But officials say they tried to work with the woman, according to media reports.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
New Police Drone Quickly Locates Missing Autistic Child: Authorities
The Gurnee Police Department has launched its drone as a first responder program.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Person Reportedly Armed With Pencil — Not Knife — Draws Police To Area Near Crystal Lake School: Cops
The Crystal Lake Police Department is investigating the incident, which happened Thursday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry County Health Reminds Residents Of Leaf Burning Regulations
Open burning of landscape waste is regulated year-round under the County Public Health Ordinance.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Man, 77, Killed In McHenry County Collision
Three other people were injured in the crash in the 2500 block of Ringwood Road in unincorporated McHenry Tuesday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Wauconda Latin Heritage Fest Cancelled Amid Concerns Over Immigration Raids
The village, police department and Transfiguration Church made the "difficult decision" to cancel this year's event, according to police.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Jazz Weekend Gets Underway Thursday: What You Need To Know If You Go
The 14th annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend will take place Thursday through Sunday and will showcase 48 live jazz performances at 22 venues.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Weekend Weather For Crystal Lake, Cary: Where To Cool Off As Temps Soar
With high temps nearing 90 degrees, we know of a couple public splash pads, beaches to visit to cool off.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Killed, 3 Injured In McHenry County Crash
Collision happened Tuesday morning near McHenry.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
