Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Motorcyclist Injured In Oakwood Hills Crash
The collision happened in the area of Rawson Bridge Road and Valley Drive on Saturday afternoon.
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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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Mayoral Candidates Sound Off On Priorities
Incumbent Lora Vitek faces challenger Clint Hull, a retired judge, in this spring's local election.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Early Voting Gets Underway In Kane County
Election Day is Tuesday. This election voters can cast their ballot at any polling place in Kane County on Election Day.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Route 59 Closed Following Crash That Sent 3 To Hospital
The collision happened on Route 59 south of Golfview Drive in North Barrington Thursday morning.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Airlifted To Hospital After T-Bone Crash In McHenry County
The collision happened at Route 120 and North Queen Anne Road at about 12 p.m. Thursday when a semi-truck crashed with a sedan.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Multiple Brush Fires Burn Through 40 Acres: Fire Officials
The fires were reported in various locations in the county Wednesday.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Cary Mayoral Candidates Sound Off On Priorities: Election 2025
The spring local elections will be held on April 1.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Village Board Candidates Sound Off On Priorities Ahead Of Election
Five candidates are vying for three open seats on the Libertyville Village Board.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Tracks Bar & Grill Owner To Open New Restaurant In Cary
Leo's 121 is slated to open across the street from the Tracks at 121 W. Main Street.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Early Voting Is Off To Slow Start In McHenry County
Early voting gets underway in McHenry County. Election Day is Tuesday.
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Chicago, IL|News|
$132K Becomes New 'American Dream' Income For Chicago Residents
How much does it take to live comfortably in the Chicago area these days? It's much more has been the case in recent years.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Low Voter Turnout So Far In Lake County As Election Day Nears
With early voting well underway for this spring election, only 1.3 percent of registered voters in Lake County have cast their ballots.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Assigned Polling Places Swapped For 'Vote-Center Model' In Lake County
What does this mean for you this spring election in Lake County? Lake County Clerk's Office officials explain the reasons for the change.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Found Dead Inside Home Following Fire In Crystal Lake
The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded to the blaze in the 0 to 100 block of Della Street in Crystal Lake Sunday afternoon.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Body Found On Trail | Multi-Level Go Kart Track | Missing Boy Found
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Tickets Issued During St. Paddy's Day Detail In Lake In The Hills
No arrest were made during the recent enforcement effort in Lake in the Hills, police said.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
33 Tickets Issued During St. Paddy’s Day Detail In Crystal Lake
The law enforcement campaign took place March 7 through 18.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Early Voting Gets Underway Across Lake County
The spring local election will be held on April 1. Several early voting sites opened this past week.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Multi-Level Go Kart Track May Move Into Former Theater
A Texas-based company has purchased the former Round Lake Beach theater, with plans to open a family entertainment center.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Planned In Lake In The Hills
The flashlight egg hunt will start at 7 p.m. on April 11, according to the village of Lake in the Hills. The event is geared toward kids age
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