Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Tap House Grill In Algonquin Closes Its Doors
The restaurant at 1508 S. Randall Road in Algonquin has permanently closed its doors, the business announced Tuesday.
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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Grayslake, IL|News|
Whiskey Found In Lap Of Driver Who Stole Car, Caused Fatal Crash: Police
The driver of the Honda died in the two-vehicle, head-on collision on Route 134 in Ingleside early Wednesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Bat Found In Cary Home Tests Positive For Rabies: Health Officials
The McHenry County Department of Health confirmed that the bat found inside the Cary home on August 28 tested positive for rabies.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Toddler, Man Hit By Vehicle Near Green Oaks: Fire Officials
The incident happened at Route 176 and Ashford Drive on Sunday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
4 Injured After Jet Skis Collide On Gages Lake
The collision happened Sunday afternoon on Gages Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Home Uninhabitable Following Monday Blaze: Fire Officials
The blaze was reported at a two-story home in the 1200 block of Capri Terrace at about 8:15 a.m. Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Teaneck, NJ|News|
Arson Probe Underway After Several Police Cars Damaged By Fire In Hackensack: Authorities
The police vehicles were parked in a municipal parking lot at 78 Trinity Place when the fire occurred.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Homes Evacuated Amid Massive Grass Fire In San Mateo County: Authorities
In total, 10 homes were evacuated in Woodside as firefighters battled a grass fire Saturday evening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Police Investigate After 2 People Found Dead Inside Apartment: Police
The two people were found dead inside an apartment at Haven North East Apartments on Global Forum Boulevard near Atlanta.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Newsom Offers Clemency To 5 Inmates Serving Life Without Parole For Murder
Gov. Gavin Newsom granted a total of 23 pardons and 10 commutations on Friday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Body Recovered From Bottom Of Cliff In Palos Verdes Estates: Authorities
An investigation into the death is underway, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Boy, 3, Was Riding With Family Member On Lawnmower Prior To Leg Being Run Over: Police
The child was flown to Loyola Medical Center in Maywood Saturday afternoon following the incident.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
DUI Driver Crashes Into Squad Car | Scam Alert | Missing Woman, 71, Found Safe
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
County To Assess Damage For Communities Affected By August Storms, Floods
The officials will be checking on damage caused during the storms that happened on Aug. 16 through 19.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Critically Injured, DUI Charge Filed In Early Morning Collision In Crystal Lake
The driver of a Toyota pickup, which crashed into a tree early Friday, has been charged with DUI. Three were injured in the crash.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Trail Expansion Completed At Lake County Forest Preserve
A new scenic overlook is part of a new section of trail at Ray Lake Forest Preserve in Wauconda.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Campton Hills Man Killed In Fiery, Rollover Crash Near St. Charles
The collision happened Tuesday morning at Silver Glen Road and Old Homestead Road in St. Charles Township.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake Co. Sheriff's Office Warns Of Scam
A caller has been telling residents they are with the sheriff's office and that they missed jury duty and owe a fine, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
These 10 Illinois Companies Ranked Among Best Places To Work
The list, compiled by Fortune and Great Place To Work, includes the top 100 small and medium companies.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Delays Expected On UP-NW Metra Line After Train Hits Car: Authorities
The collision happened early Thursday in McHenry County, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
