Mokena, IL|News|
National Honor Society With 4.2 GPA Is Star Student
Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.
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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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Star Student: Sophomore Is Leader, Wants To Be Surgeon
Amy Ryan who nominated Joshua of Tinley Park as a star student.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Honors Student, Valedictorian Is Star Student In Joliet
Shakelah Jamison nominated Saveon D. Jamison as a star student.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton Star Student: H.S Student Is Role Model To Younger Children
Malachi Hines is being recognized as a star student in Illinois.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Fatal Fire | Tulip Festival | Car Crashes Into Store
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Whole Foods Update: When Will The St. Charles Grocery Store Open?
No exact opening date has been announced, yet, but officials say it should be soon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
2025 St. Charles Fine Art Show Artists Announced
Meanwhile, volunteers are needed to help at the art show on May 24 and 25.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Richardson Farm Tulip Festival Will Open This Weekend
The gift shop will open at 9:30 a.m. and the fields at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane Co. Forest Preserve Will Offer Free Wood Chips Next Weekend
Pickup will be available at Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin and at Big Rock Forest Preserve in Big Rock.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Summer Concert Series At Independence Grove: This Year's Lineup
Concerts will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on June 10 through August 5.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Woman, 72, Killed In Fire
The Lake County Coroner's Office has identified a 72-year-old woman killed in a fire in Gurnee as Joann Yamamoto.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
No One Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Store: PHOTOS
The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the collision at 1670 South Eastwood Drive in Woodstock at about 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Dead In Motorcycle Crash
The collision happened on Route 14 and Washington Street in Woodstock on Wednesday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Save The Date: Grayslake SummerFest
Formerly known as Summer Days, this year's SummerFest will span over two evenings in August.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Raising Cane's In Vernon Hills: Village Nears Approval Of Project
On April 2, the village's planning and zoning commission recommended approval of the project.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Save The Date: Lakeside Festival 2025
Here's what we know so far this year about Crystal Lake's main summer festival.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
No Word On Whole Foods Opening Date
Whole Foods officials have not yet said when the new grocery store will open in St. Charles.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
New Starbucks Opens Along Randall Road
The Starbucks will be located near the CVS at Randall and Ackman roads.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane County Campgrounds Open For Season On May 1
The forest preserve operates Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin and Big Rock Campground in Big Rock.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
State Of The Lake Meeting In Crystal Lake Planned For May
The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. on May 1 at the rotary building at Veterans Acres Park, 431 N. Walkup Avenue, Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
