Grayslake, IL|News|
Mother Of Megan Bos: 'He Literally Treated Her Like Garbage'
“We are still waiting for answers,” Jennifer Bos said during a news conference on Thursday. "I don’t know how my daughter died."
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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Grayslake, IL|News|
Local Teacher May Have Shared Students' Photos With Pedophiles: Police
Todd R. Fowler, 47, of Grayslake, has been charged with possession and dissemination of child pornography.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Megan Bos Cause Of Death Still Not Known: Coroner
The Lake County Coroner has not yet ruled on the official cause of death for Megan Bos, 37, of Antioch.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
This Chicago Area Suburb Is Hosting 'Wild Boar To Baconfest'
Wild Boar to Baconfest" will run from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on June 28 at the Barbara Balding Lodge in St. Charles.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Accident-Prone Intersection Sees Another Crash This Past Week
Many have been injured in collisions at the intersection of Route 14 and West Main Street in Cary in recent years.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
8 IL Hospitals At 'Immediate Risk' For Closure, New Analysis Says
The Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform report says the proposed cuts threaten to upend health care in some IL communities.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Here's What You Need To Know About Algonquin's Newest Wing Joint
Wing Snob opened a 1,200-square-foot fast-casual restaurant at 2407 W. Algonquin Road in Algonquin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Forest Preserves Officials Share Rules About E-Bikes On Trails
The Lake County Forest Preserves has rules in place regarding which motorized vehicles are allowed on trails. Here's what you need to know.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Popular Local Breakfast Joint Will Close This Week
Short Stacks on South Main Street in Algonquin will close on Friday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Motorcyclist Dies In Waukegan Collision
The crash happened Monday night on Green Bay Road and Sunset Avenue.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Water Lily Planting Tips, Tricks Take Centerstage At Networking Event
The waterlily networking and planting extravaganza will be held on June 2 through June 4 at Aquascape, 901 Aqualand Way in St. Charles.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Randall Road Crash
The head-on collision happened at about 2:40 p.m. Monday in the northbound lanes of South Randall Road near South Street in Elgin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry County Man Gets Prison Time For Sexually Assaulting Child
A McHenry County judge sentenced Jason Kupsik, 27, of Woodstock, to nine years in prison.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Murder Charges Filed In 2021 Road Rage Shooting
Llovani Gomez of Chicago has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Daniel Lobo, 22, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Car Crashes Into Townhomes In Vernon Hills
Authorities responded to the collision near Indianwood Drive and Michigan Court Sunday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Probe Underway Into Blast That Critically Injured 1
The explosion and blaze at the home in the 6700 block of Pheasant Trail in unincorporated Cary happened on Sunday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Former Lake County Mayor Dies Of Lung Cancer
Colin McRase, who served as the mayor of Mundelein from 1977 to 1989, died at a medical facility in Lindenhurst surrounded by family.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Critically Injured In McHenry County Crash
The collision happened near Marengo on Saturday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Critically Injured After Home Explodes Near Cary
The incident happened in the 6700 block of Pheasant Trail in unincorporated Cary Sunday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Buona, The Original Rainbow Cone Opening Gurnee Location
The Gurnee venue will open at 7360 Grand Avenue on May 20.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
