Libertyville, IL|News|
Lake County Clerk’s Office Is Conducting Voter Roll Audit
Letters are being sent to every registered voter in Lake County as part of the state’s required voter roll verification process.
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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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Garbage Rates Will Increase In September For Algonquin Residents
The new rates will take effect on Sept. 1.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Lake County Municipality Opts Out Of Grocery Sales Tax Hike
Village officials in Mundelein informally chose not to enact a 1 percent grocery sales tax hike on Jan. 1 when the state tax disappears.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Alleged Fraudster Busted After Resident Notices Scam, Calls Police
Xu Li now faces felony charges in McHenry County Circuit Court following his arrest last week.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Goebbert's In South Barrington Will Open Next Weekend
The Pingree Grove Goebbert's opened last weekend while the South Barrington Goebbert's plans to open on Sept. 6.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Mundelein Arts Festival Will Be Held In September
The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekend of September 6 and 7 at Courtland Commons.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
This Suburban D.C. Cobb's Has Closed Due To 'Financial Challenges'
The three other suburban D.C. Cobb's restaurants in the far northwest suburbs remain open.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
1 Killed In St. Charles Crash: Police
Drivers have been advised not to travel in the area of Silver Glen and Old Homestead roads Tuesday morning due to the collision.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Here Are The Best Colleges In Illinois, According To Niche
More than 4,000 U.S. colleges and universities were ranked in the 2026 Best Colleges in America. Here are the top five in Illinois.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Fees, Interest On Unpaid Tickets Waived During Amnesty Week
The McHenry County Clerk's Office will host its annual amnesty week from Sept. 22 through 26.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
1 In Custody After Standoff At Algonquin Home
Authorities were called to the home in the 300 block of Diamondback Way on Sunday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
2 Dogs Die In McHenry County Fire
The blaze happened Friday afternoon in the 21000 block of West Coral Road.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
2 Dogs Rescued From House Fire In Grayslake
The Grayslake Fire Protection District responded to the blaze Saturday night in Grayslake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Teen Dies In Lake MI | Lewd Act Near School | 'World's Largest Corn Maze' Returns
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Richardson Adventure Farm Releases This Year's Corn Maze Design
The adventure farm will open on Sept. 6 and will remain open on Oct. 26.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Black Lung Brewing Opening Spacious Grayslake Taproom Soon
The brewery will officially be open to all on Aug. 31.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Pretrial Release Granted For Man Accused Of Performing Lewd Act Near Libertyville School
Victor A. Rodriguez, 31, was taken into custody on Aug. 12 and has since been released from jail.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Flo Rida, Sam Hunt Among Musicians Coming To McHenry Music Festival
The McHenry Music Festival will take place from Sept. 12 to 14 at Petersen Park in McHenry.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Jack In The Box Opens In Lake In The Hills
A Jack in the Box has opened at 320 N. Randall Road in Lake in the Hills.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
3 Shot, 2 Charged With Attempted Murder In Carpentersville Shooting: Police
An Aurora man and a Carpentersville teen have been arrested and charged in connection with last week's shooting.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
