Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
3 Injured — 2 Seriously — In Algonquin Crash
The collision happened at West Algonquin and Square Barn roads at about 2:50 p.m. Wednesday.
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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Grayslake, IL|News|
Bonfire And Brews Food Truck Frenzy Fest Held This Weekend In Gurnee
The free event will run from 7 to 11 p.m. at Viking Park.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Strawberry Festival Held At Elgin Church This Weekend
The fest will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 340 Grand Boulevard in Elgin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
This Chicago Area Castle Has Temporarily Cancelled Events: Here's Why
All events at the iconic Bettendorf Castle in Fox River Grove have been cancelled until further notice.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
This Garden Center In St. Charles Is Among Best In Midwest: Magazine
Aquascape Pond Shop in St. Charles has been picked as one of Midwest Living's top 15 garden centers in the Midwest.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Man, 54, Hit By Car, Killed In Lake County Collision: Coroner
On Wednesday, the Lake County Coroner's Office identified the man as Jerry Jackson, of Waukegan.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Soccer Player Returns To CHISOX Athlete Class Of 2025
Berkley Mensik, a Dundee-Crown High School graduate from Algonquin, will be a returning member of the CHISOX Athlete Class of 2025.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Business Alliance Relaunches 'Tortilla Tour'
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
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Red Lighting To Illuminate Historic Courthouse This Week
The one-night tribute that recognizes the National Fallen Firefighters memorial weekend will be held Friday at the courthouse in McHenry Co.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Lazy Dog Restaurant Will Open Sixth IL Location In Algonquin
Lazy Dog Restaurants plans to open its newest restaurant at 1731 South Randall Road in Algonquin, according to company officials.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Man, 40, Killed In Woodstock Crash
Nicholas Panosian, of Harvard, died from blunt force injuries sustained as a result of a crash.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Did New Voting Model Spur Higher Turnout In Lake Co. Election?
Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega shares his thoughts on the vote-center model after certified vote totals were released in the past week.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Alpharetta-Milton, GA|News|
Accomplished Star Student Is 'Very Studious'
Robin Lord who nominated Ella of Alpharetta, Georgia, as a star student.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Temecula Star Student Is 'Rock Star Kid'
Nessa Garcia nominated Nathen of Temecula, California, as a star student.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Norfolk, VA|News|
Eighth Grader Who Went Viral On TikTok Is Star Student
Mariam Uz nominated John Ogbonnaya of Norfolk, Virginia, as a star student.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
East Northport Student Is 'Determined, Motivated, Scholarly'
Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
North Babylon Star Student Is 'Motivated, Kind, Caring'
Jaclyn Meichsner nominated Emma of North Babylon, New York, as a star student.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|News|
Autism Advocate From Coventry Recognized As Star Student
Elizabeth Bauch nominated Joseph of Coventry, Connecticut, as a star student.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
New York City Star Student Is 'Sensitive, Brave, Inclusive'
Evy Fung nominated Zaylee of New York City, New York.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Murrieta Star Student Is 'Beautiful, Courageous, Loving'
Jerry nominated Gabrielle of Murrieta, California, as a star student.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
