Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
2 Injured In McHenry County Crash: Police
The collision happened at about 10:50 a.m. at Country Club Road and Bull Valley Road in Woodstock.
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|
3 Injured In 5-Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus: Police
No one on the school bus was injured following the collision in Beach Park Tuesday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Upgrades Planned For These St. Charles Streets This Summer
The city's street rehabilitation project gets underway this week, city officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
1 Airlifted To Hospital Following Monday McHenry County Crash
The Marengo Fire & Rescue District responded to the rollover collision, which happened at about 2:45 p.m. Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
These Lake Co. Beaches Are Closed Due To High Bacteria Levels
Swimming is not advised at three beaches on Bangs Lake in Wauconda, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Lunch In The Park In Libertyville Kicks Off On June 20
MainStreet Libertyville’s Lunch in the Park will return on June 20, with other lunch in the park events planned for July 11 and August 15.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Teen Accused Of Beating Woman, 71: Police
Koda Uebel, 18, of the 9000 block of Chicago Road in Waterman, was arrested at about 12 a.m. Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Flown To Hospital After Sunday Collision In McHenry County
The collision happened at Route 173 and Crowley Road in unincorporated Harvard on Sunday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Teen Injured In Homophobic Attack Continues To Recover
Grass, 19, was in Carpentersville on May 13 visiting family when she was attacked in a McDonald's, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Tips For Preventing Frontover, Backover Collisions
A 5-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a car in his driveway in St. Charles on Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Fatal Scooter Crash | Bank Robbery Probe | 3 Deadly Flares 'Missing'
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Health Officials Seek Feedback Through Online Survey
A community health survey is underway in McHenry County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Your Guide To June Festivals In McHenry County
Mark your calendar for the upcoming fun.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Comic Book-Themed Beers Take Center Stage At Brews & Views
The Lake County Forest Preserves and Harbor Brewing Company have worked together to launch two limited-edition beers.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Dunn Museum Folk Art Cathedral Featured In Chicago Exhibition
A cherished, hand-carved cathedral from the Dunn Museum’s collections is now on display at the newly renovated Intuit Art Museum in Chicago.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
4 Suburban Firefighters Recognized For Saving Man's Life
The firefighters were recognized for their quick actions during a medical emergency on March 28.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
No Injures Reported In Crystal Lake House Fire
When fire crews arrived at the scene they found smoke coming from the chimney of the home.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
2 Downtown Projects Aimed At Improving Pedestrian Access Begin Soon
Two projects aimed at improving pedestrian and bicycle access in downtown St. Charles will get underway the first week of June.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Child, 5, Dies After Being Hit By Car In Driveway In St. Charles: Cops
The incident happened Tuesday evening in the 4000 block of Royal Fox Drive in St. Charles, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Woman, 85, Killed In Crash Identified
The collision happened at about 9:20 a.m. at Route 120 and Sullivan Lake Road.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
