Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Shoots At Family | Fatal Stabbing | Foreclosure Of Sculpture
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
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|
Man, 22, Gets Prison Time For Armed Robbery In McHenry County
The armed robbery happened in July 2023 in Wonder Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Round Lake Beach Man, 22, Gets Prison Time For Armed Robbery
The armed robbery happened in July 2023 in Wonder Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Superheroes Take Centerstage At Dunn Museum Exhibit
Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains is a special exhibition spotlighting one of the most celebrated artists in comics.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
This Lake Co. Brewery Received Nod At World Beer Cup
9th Hour Brewing Co. was one of seven Illinois brewers to win at the international beer competition.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Dates Set For St. Charles Fine Art Show
The 27th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 24 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 25.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
'Powerful' National Geographic Photos To Be Displayed At Dunn Museum
National Geographic: The Greatest Wildlife Photographs exhibit will run from May 24 through September 21.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Man, 28, Killed In Great Lakes Crash: Authorities
The man killed in the collision has been identified as Makaio Bartley, who is currently stationed at the Naval Station Great Lakes.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
What You Need To Know About The 988 Crisis Lifeline In Kane County
The 988 suicide and crisis lifeline was established in June 2022 and replaced 1-800-273-TALK, county officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Popular Forest Preserve Summer Concert Series Gets Underway In June
Here's a look at which bands will be playing and when at the Independence Forest Preserve in Libertyville.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
The Latest Chicago Area Whole Foods Inches Closer To Opening
A certification of occupancy is expected to be issued this week for the Whole Foods in St. Charles, city official said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
This Suburb Offers A 'Tortilla Tour': Here's What You Need To Know
The St. Charles Business Alliance has made some updates to its self-guided “Tortilla Tour" on the free Travel St. Charles App.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Moms Picked This St. Charles Restaurant As One Of The Best: Survey
Mixbook, a photobook agency, surveyed more than 3,100 mothers to find out what are "the most coveted local Mother's Day restaurants."
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Police Investigate Stabbing Death Of Grayslake Man, 42: Coroner
Adam Hoth has been identified as the person found dead in a street in Waukegan Sunday night, according to the coroner's office.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Moms Picked This Algonquin Restaurant As One Of The Best In IL: Survey
Mixbook, a photobook agency, surveyed more than 3,100 mothers to find out what are "the most coveted local Mother's Day restaurants."
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Woman Dies Days After Huntley-Area Crash: Coroner
The 55-year-old Pingree Grove woman has died following the five-vehicle weekend crash near Huntley.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
After Punching Neighbor, Woman Steals Flag, Runs Down Road: Police
Kristi B. Tyler now faces aggravated battery charges in connection with the "unprovoked attack" near Lake Villa last week, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Wing Snob Opens In Algonquin
The business opened at 2407 W. Algonquin Road in Algonquin on Friday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Fire Starts At Forest Preserve, Burns Through 130 Acres: Authorities
No one was injured in the fire, which started in a field within a McHenry County Conservation District site.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
4 Injured in 5-Vehicle Crash Near Huntley
The Huntley Fire Protection District responded to the collision at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Route 47 and Foster Road.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
