Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Lewd Act Near School Nets Arrest For Man, 31: Police
The man was taken into custody near Highland Middle School last week, police said.
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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Libertyville, IL|News|
D128 Schools Among Top 25 High Schools In U.S. List: U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings on the best high schools in the country, and dozens in Illinois made the list.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Joins Growing Number Of Towns With Local Grocery Tax
A 1% grocery sales tax will continue in the village once the state tax is repealed.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Union Pacific Northwest Metra Trains Halted Due To Weather
All inbound and outbound trains from Jefferson Park to Cary have been halted.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Elderly Man Seriously Injured After Fall From Roof
The incident happened in the 1100 block of Foxglove Lane in Marengo on Monday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Fall Trails For Hike Lake County Program Announced
The Lake County Forest Preserves’ 27th annual Hike Lake County program invites residents to complete scenic walks at local forest preserves.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Barrington, IL|News|
Goebbert's Farm Announces Fall Fest Opening Dates
The Pingree Grove location will open this weekend while the South Barrington Goebbert's plans to open on Sept. 6.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Suburban Wrestler, H.S. Senior Fatally Shot In Home Over The Weekend In Hampshire: Family
Deegan Kirschke, 17, died of a gunshot wound in a home in Hampshire. A 20-year-old man now faces charges in connection with the shooting.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
4 Dogs Saved, 6 Dogs 'Unaccounted For' After Massive House Fire
The blaze happened in the 200 block of South Queen Anne Road in Woodstock Friday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Naval Station Fatal Shooting | Safest Suburbs Rankings | Girl's Death After Dental Visit Investigated
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Texas Lawmakers Again Evacuated From St. Charles Hotel Amid 2nd Bomb Threat In Days
Authorities in St. Charles have cleared the scene. No explosive devices were located inside the St. Charles hotel and conference center.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
After 20-Year Tenure, McHenry County Administrator Retires
McHenry County Administrator Peter Austin has announced he will retire, county officials said Friday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Navy Recruit Who Died In Fatal Shooting At Great Lakes Naval Station
Preliminary results from an autopsy show Kayshawn Wilkerson died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to authorities.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Jack In The Box Returns: First Restaurant In Northern Chicago Suburbs Set To Open Soon
After a 40-year absence, Jack in the Box is making its return to the Chicago area, with the addition of restaurants throughout suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Girl's Death After Dental Visit In Grayslake Investigated By Cook County Medical Examiner: Update
Sophia Farmer, of Spring Grove, was rushed to the hospital on July 24 from the dental clinic at 875 E. Washington Street in Grayslake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Suburban Golf Course
Mechanical issues forced the plane to make an emergency landing at the Highlands of Elgin golf course Wednesday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Navy Recruit Dies After Incident At Firing Range At Great Lakes Naval Station: Coroner
An investigation into the "circumstances surrounding the incident is underway," officials told Patch Thursday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
At Home Store In McHenry County To Close
Three of the more than two dozen At Home stores that will be shuttered nationwide are in Illinois.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
2 Children At Unlicensed Home Daycare During Drug Probe, Search: Authorities
DCFS is investigating whether an unlicensed daycare was being run out of a North Chicago home, DCFS officials said Wednesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Texas Lawmakers Among 400 Evacuated From St. Charles Hotel Amid Bomb Threat
"Threats of violence" were made against the lawmakers who were staying at the St. Charles hotel and conference center.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
