Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Employee Flown To Hospital After Fall At Huntley Facility
The employee was hurt at the Weber-Stephen facility in Huntley last week.
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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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
9 Injured When Band Tour Van Hits Pole On Route 31
The collision happened Saturday evening in McHenry.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Man, 27, Killed In Crash Near Gurnee
The collision happened on Saturday on Route 45 north of Dada Drive in unincorporated Gurnee.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Lightning Strikes Home | ICE Activity | Arrest Made In Fatal DUI | Marni Yang Court Appearance
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Storm Knocks Down Trees, Power Lines In McHenry County
A powerful storm moved through the southwest portion of McHenry County Thursday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Lightning Strike Sparks Fire At Cary Home: Fire Officials
The blaze broke out at a home in the 500 block of Surrey Ridge Drive in Cary Thursday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane County Forest Preserve Hosts Youth Kayaking, Fishing Program
The program will be held on three separate dates in July and August.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Threatening Comment On LGBTQ+ Facebook Page Nets Hate Crime Charge For WI Man
William Ramlow has been extradited to Illinois and appeared in Lake County Circuit Court for his first court appearance Thursday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
2 Injured In Fiery, Head-On Crash Near Lakewood
The collision happened Wednesday afternoon at Haligus and Lakewood roads, according to authorities.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Lake County Man Faces Charges For Possessing Child Porn
Sergio Guillen, of the 3000 block of Gabriel Avenue in Zion, has been arrested and faces charges in Lake County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Suburban Brewery Will Open Second Taproom In St. Charles
Brother Chimp Brewing, which currently has a location in North Aurora, will open a second brewery in St. Charles.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man, 35, Charged In Hit-And-Run Crash That Injured 3 In Crystal Lake
One of the three people who were injured following the collision at Three Oaks Road and Route 31 was taken by helicopter to a hospital.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
What IL Residents Need To Know About Flash Flooding After Deadly Texas Tragedy
Here is a look at the ares of Illinois that are at the highest risk for flash flooding.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
DUI Driver Arrested, Charged In Fatal Crash That Killed Woman, 33: Police
The 58-year-old Addison man was arrested Tuesday after being released from the hospital.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Motorcyclist Flown To Hospital After Crystal Lake Crash: Police
A sports utility vehicle collided with a motorcycle at Heritage Road and Main Street in Crystal Lake on Monday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Woman, 33, Killed In 3-Vehicle DUI Collision In Lake County
Authorities believe an Addision man was driving while under the influence when he caused the crash that killed one and injured others.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
No Injuries Reported In Shooting In Six Flags Parking Lot: Police
The shooting happened Monday night at the popular theme park in Gurnee, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Suspected Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run Found Dead: Authorities
Tyler Kluesener, 31, of Woodstock, was found dead in a home in Woodstock on the Fourth of July.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Hit By Car Near Round Lake On Fourth Of July: Police
A 67-year-old man was hit by a car while crossing Fairfield Road at Nippersink Road in unincorporated Round Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
SUV Found In Fatal Hit-And-Run; Boy, 15, Killed Was 'Heart Of Our Household'
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office has tracked down the SUV believed to be involved in last week's fatal hit-and-run near Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
