Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Winning $1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Cary
The scratch-off ticket, Ultimate Bonus Payout, was bought at the Jewel-Osco at 696 Northwest Hwy in Cary.
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.
You can reach Amie by e-mail at amie.schaenzer@patch.com.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Masked Man Suspected In Attempted Kidnapping Takes Own Life: Police
Two teens reported they were walking home and were approached by a sedan driven by a 32-year-old Cary man Tuesday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kayaker Still Missing 14 Hours Later: Fire Officials
The person reportedly went underwater in the Fox River near Ferson Creek Tuesday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs One Of Two Siblings Killed In DUI Crash
Perla Tejeda, 19, of McCullom Lake, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision at McCullom Lake Road and Route 31 early Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Fox River Grove Teen Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Siblings: Police
The 18-year-old man is accused of causing the collision early Monday in McHenry that claimed the lives of a woman, 19, and boy, 14.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
5 Cats Saved During House Fire: Authorities
The home in the 11200 block of Kingsbury Court in Huntley was temporarily uninhabitable, fire officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Hit-And-Run Collision
Authorities are continuing to investigate the hit-and-run collision.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Car Found Submerged In Pond In Cary: Authorities
The car was found under water in the area of Detroit Street and Crystal Woods Circle at about 7:40 p.m. Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Elderly Woman Killed In Antioch Crash
The collision happened at Route 173 and Route 83 in Antioch on Saturday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Woman, 19, And Boy, 14, Killed In 3-Car Crash: Police
An 18-year-old man was also seriously injured in the collision on Richmond Road at McCullom Lake Road early Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Boy, 14, Who Drowned At Illinois Beach State Park
The body of the 14-year-old boy from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was found in Lake Michigan Friday morning, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Teen Motorcyclist Dead In Hit-And-Run: Police
The 19-year-old man was killed in the hit-and-run crash in Beach Park over the weekend, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
4 Injured — 1 Critically — In Grayslake-Area Crash
The collision happened Sunday morning on Route 60 at Fairfield Road.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Girl, 17, Dies After Visiting Grayslake Dental Clinic
Sophia Farmer, of Spring Grove, died at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge on Thursday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Father Of Newborn Killed In Crash Was Planning To Bring Baby Home From Hospital That Day
The 35-year-old Round Lake Beach man had welcomed his first child three days before Friday's fatal collision near Libertyville.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Probe Continues Into Lake Co. Hit-And-Run Crash That Seriously Injured One
The collision happened on Route 173 near Crawford Road in Old Mill Creek at about 3:10 a.m. Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Probe Continues Into Hit-And-Run Crash That Seriously Injured McHenry Man
The collision happened on Route 173 near Crawford Road in Old Mill Creek at about 3:10 a.m. Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Round Lake Beach Man Killed In Friday Crash
The collision happened Friday afternoon at Route 175 and Bradley Road in Green Oaks.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
More Details Released On Cause Of Death For Megan Bos
Megan Bos, 37, of Antioch, was found dead in a garbage container behind a home in Waukegan on April 10.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Housing Market May Be Cooling In IL, New Data Shows
About 13.8 percent of pending home sales in Chicago fell through in June, according to a new report from Redfin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
