Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Funds Raised For Family Of Young Boys Killed In Fire
More than $30,000 has been raised for the family of the three toddlers killed in the fire in Carpentersville.
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|
Opening Dates Announced For Three Oaks Recreation Area
The marina is tentatively set to open on April 19, and the swimming beach is tentatively set to open on May 24.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
2 Incumbents, 1 Newcomer Lead In Libertyville Village Board Race
Polls have closed in Lake County and election results are being tallied for several local races.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Gets First New Mayor In 16 Years
According to unofficial vote tallies, Elizabeth Davies has pulled far ahead of Jeff Loffredo with 90% of the vote total.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Lora Vitek Concedes; St. Charles Gets New Mayor
Incumbent Lora Vitek faced challenger Clint Hull, a retired judge, in Tuesday's local election.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Kownick Leads Over Scott In Cary Mayoral Race
Mayor Mark Kownick was challenged by Cary Dairy owner Randy Scott in Tuesday's local election.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Donna Johnson Leads In Libertyville Mayoral Race
Trustee Matthew Hickey challenged incumbent mayor Donna Johnson in this spring's local election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Vehicle Collides Into Store In Marengo: Fire Officials
The collision caused moderate damage to the building.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Oak Street Closed In St. Charles Through Friday
The St. Charles Public Works Department will be replacing an aging section of water main that broke beneath the roadway.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
What You Need To Know On Election Day In Libertyville
Several local candidates will by for open mayoral, village board and school board races in Lake County during Tuesday's election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake's New Mayor Talks Priorities: 'Tax Burden' Is Biggest Issue
Grayslake village board trustee Elizabeth Davies and Avon Township Board trustee Jeff Loffredo are running for the open seat.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
5 Candidates Square Off In Libertyville Village Board Race
Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to make their picks in this year's local election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Hickey Vs. Johnson: Libertyville Mayoral Race
Trustee Matthew Hickey will challenge incumbent mayor Donna Johnson in this spring's local election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Vitek Vs. Hull: St. Charles Mayoral Candidates In 2025 Election
Incumbent Lora Vitek faces challenger Clint Hull, a retired judge, in Tuesday’s election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Kownick Vs. Scott: Cary Mayoral Race
The spring local elections will be held on Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Lake Co. Democrats Hold Musk, Trump Protest At Libertyville Dealership
More than 300 people stopped out to the protest Friday at the Tesla dealership in Libertyville.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Mayoral Race 2025: Hickey vs. Johnson
Trustee Matthew Hickey will challenge incumbent mayor Donna Johnson in this spring's local election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
3rd Young Boy Dies In Carpentersville Blaze: Fire Chief
The fire happened Sunday morning in Carpentersville.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Critically Injured In Weekend Rollover Crash: Police
The one-vehicle collision happened in the area of Washburn and Brown streets in Woodstock early Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Neighbors Tried To Save 'Babies' Killed In Carpentersville Fire
Three young boys were killed in the fire Sunday morning in Carpentersville.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
