Grayslake, IL|News|
2 In Custody After Police Chase In Grayslake
Maria Lara, 32, and Swayne Carranza, 38, both faces charges in connection with the early Saturday incident in Grayslake.
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.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Gurnee Man Critically Injured In Weekend Crash
The single-vehicle collision happened on Stearns School Road and Mill Creek Drive in unincporated Grunee early Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Lake County Forest Preserves Job Fair Set For March 10
An array of temporary positions will be available.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
109-Year Prison Term For Sex Abuse | Rally Planned | Scavenger Hunt
Here is a roundup of top stories from the past week in Kane County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
No ID In Fiery Fatal | Dad Shoots, Kills Son | Woman Hit By Squad Car
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Layoffs Spiked 245% In February: See IL Impact
Job cuts soared across the government sector in February, with retailers and pharmaceutical companies also cutting positions.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
DUI Driver In Hit-And-Run That Killed Bicyclist, 18, Indicted: Police
Alex Landa, of the 700 block of Franklin Avenue in Winthrop Harbor, has been charged with aggravated DUI causing a death.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Local Man Faces Charges After Human Trafficking Sting
Edas Romero-Chinchilla, 32, of Round Lake Heights is among four men facing felony charges following the sting on Feb. 25 and 26.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Elderly Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash
The collision happened Wednesday afternoon in North Chicago.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry Man Sentenced In Kidnapping Case
The 44-year-old man will serve eight years in prison for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend in 2024.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Trump Prepares Order To Close Dept. Of Education: See IL Impacts
President Trump is preparing to sign an order directing his secretary of education to dismantle the Dept. of Education, sources say.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Authorities Working To ID Person Killed In Fiery Crash: Coroner
The McHenry County Coroner's Office has been working to identify the person killed in the fiery crash Monday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
13 Fire Departments Battle Massive Brush Fire
The fire was reported in the 2000 block of Davis Avenue in Nunda Township early Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Killed In Fiery Crash
The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was called to a reported vehicle fire in the 8200 block of Mason Hill Road at about Monday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Mundelein Woman Killed In House Fire
The woman found dead inside a home in the 1200 block of Huntington Drive Sunday has been identified as Alicia Bowles, 77.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Son Killed By Father In Weekend Shooting: Authorities
The McHenry County Coroner's Office has identified the son as Ryan Piezonka, 31, of Lake Zurich. His father has been charged with murder.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Village Board: Patrick Scheibler Candidate Questionnaire
There are three candidates vying for five open seats on the Libertyville Village Board this spring.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Mayoral Race: Matthew Hickey Candidate Questionnaire
There are two candidates vying for the village of Libertyville mayoral seat.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Female Found Dead Inside Mundelein Home
The person was found dead inside a two-story duplex in the 1200 block of Huntington Drive on Sunday evening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry Co. Man Sentenced In DUI Crash That Killed His Wife
Sergio Esquivel was sentenced to five years in prison.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
