New York City, NY|News|
Bicyclist Dies After Hitting Pedestrian In Central Park: Police
The collision happened Wednesday near 96th Street and East Drive, according to authorities.
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|
Man, 20, Drowns At Illinois Beach State Park: Authorities
The 20-year-old Waukegan man who was pulled from Lake Michigan Tuesday evening has been identified as Luis Espinoza Contreras.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Mom Who Could've Prevented Son's Overdose Death Sentenced To Prison: Prosecutors
Cara Ullrich was convicted on a charge of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man Found Dead In Street In Gurnee
The Lake County Coroner's Office has identified a man found dead on Washington Street in Gurnee earlier in the week as Richard Bennett, 59.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Woman Found Dead Near Edge Of Corn Field In McHenry County
Laurana Talo, 27, of Walworth, Wisconsin, has been identified as the woman found dead Tuesday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
6 Injured In Multiple Hit-And-Run Crashes Caused By Suspected DUI Driver: Police
The driver is accused of causing seven crashes and leading police on a chase in Lake County Tuesday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Woman Found Dead On Ground Near Woodstock: Authorities
The woman's identity and cause of death is not yet being released, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
1 Killed While Crossing Washington Street In Gurnee: Police
The collision happened on Washington Street near Route 21 Monday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Crystal Lake Motorcyclist, 44, Killed In Head-On Crash
The motorcyclist has been identified as Benjamin Olson. Olson died in the crash on Route 47 at Thayer Road in Hebron last week.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
1 Seriously Injured In Longmeadow Parkway Crash
A motorcycle collided with a sedan on Longmeadow Parkway and Sleepy Hollow Road in Algonquin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Charged With Abuse of Corpse In Megan Bos' Death Enters Not Guilty Pleas
Jose Mendoza-Gonzalez pleaded not guilty to four felony charges during a hearing last month in Lake County Circuit Court.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry Outdoor Theater Launches Sensory-Friendly Days
McHenry Outdoor Theater kicked off its sensory-friendly Wednesdays.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Driving Instructor Convicted Of Sex Assault Found In Hungary
Paul Bocska was convicted on four counts of criminal sexual assault and 12 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Tens Of Thousands Rally In Chicago's 'No Kings' Protest
The march through downtown Chicago is believed to be one of the largest in the U.S., organizers said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Hospital Shooter Had 2 Guns | Church Burglary | 'Must-Visit' Pizzeria | Strangulation | Health Care Fraud
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Man, 37, Accused Of Burglarizing Church: Police
Brendan Wilcox has been charged with burglary in connection with allegations he broke into Gages Lake Church on April 5.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Pickle Paradise Returns To 'Pickle Paradise Of The World' Next Week
The St. Charles Park District will host Pickle Paradise on June 20.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Mexican National Living In Lake County Faces 4th Deportation: DOJ
Salvador Guerrero Lopez, 42, was arrested late last month and faces an unlawful re-entry after removal charge in federal court.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Man, 44, Killed In McHenry County Motorcycle Collision
Three vehicles were involved in the head-on crash in the 5800 block of Route 47 in Greenwood Township.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Expansion Planned At Two Lake County Forest Preserves
Lake County Forest Preserves Board of commissioners approved the purchase of two land parcels totaling 48 acres on Wednesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
