Libertyville, IL|News|
North Shore Murder Case | Missing Man | Pi Day Deals
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.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Child Porn Charges Filed Against Huntley Man
Jordan K. Hein, of the 10300 block of Sawgrass Lane in Huntley, has been charged with five counts of child pornography.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Controlled Burn Goes Awry, Burns Through 10 Acres In McHenry Co.
A red flag warning has been issued for counties across the Chicago area on Friday, including Lake and McHenry counties through midnight.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
3 Accused Of Stealing $700K From Lake Co. Village's Bank Account
Phillip Sanders, Vanessa Yarbrough and Patrick Dickens face charges following the federal probe.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Feeding Policy Changes At Randall Oaks Petting Zoo
On Monday, new rules were enacted regarding how visitors can feed the animals at the West Dundee petting zoo.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
2 Accused Of Illegally Manufacturing Marijuana At Warehouse
Andrew H. Field, 53, and Emily Coleman, 28, both of Wauconda, were taken into custody last week following a police investigation.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Mayoral Race 2025: Davies vs. Loffredo
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|
Pi Day 2025: Where To Find Deals On Pizzas, Pies And More In IL
Pizzerias and pie shops are offering freebies, discounts and deals for Pi Day, the celebration of the mathematical constant.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Founders Days Cancelled For This Year
The Algonquin Founders Days festival started in 2004 and typically happens during the last full weekend of July.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
2025 Local Elections In Libertyville: What You Need To Know
From early voting to finding your polling place on Election Day, Patch.com has got you covered this spring election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Unrelated O'Connors Face Off In Libertyville Township Supervisor Race
Incumbent Kathleen O' Connor will be challenged by former Lake County Clerk Robin O'Connor.
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
Grayslake, IL|News|
Several Credit Cards Belonging To Others Found On Driver: Police
A police chase in northern Lake County ended with authorities taking a 22-year-old man into custody Tuesday night.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
First Chicago-Area Jack In The Box To Open This Summer
The iconic burger joint will return to the Chicago area, opening several restaurants including one in Lake in the Hills.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Police Rescue Several People After Man Chases Them With Knife: Police
Juan A. Carranco-Salinas, 29, now faces felony charges following the incident near Round Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Unwind Wednesdays Could Return To St. Charles This Summer
Unwind Wednesday, a popular downtown concert series, dissipated before the pandemic. The revived event could make its return in June.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
3 Seriously Injured In Lake In The Hills Crash
The single-vehicle crash happened Monday night on Haligus Road at Geneva Lane Monday night.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Prescribed Burns Planned At These Forest Preserves This Spring
Several prescribed burns are planned for this spring at forest preserves in Kane County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man, 26, Killed In Weekend Crash
The collision happened in the area of Stearns School Road and Mill Creek Drive in unincorporated Gurnee early Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
2 Arrested After 2 Hit-And-Run Crashes, Firing Gun From Car: Cops
A 9-year-old boy was injured in one of the collisions in Lake County over the weekend, police said.
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