Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
'Senseless Loss Of Life': Prison Ordered In DUI That Killed Man, 21
The 33-year-old Lakemoor man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for driving under the influence and causing the crash.
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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Grayslake, IL|News|
Electrical Fire Forces Grayslake Business To Evacuate
The Grayslake Fire District was called to the building in the 300 block of North Barron Boulevard Friday morning.
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Lake Zurich, IL|News|
Man Found Dead On Rand Road In Weekend Shooting: Police
One is in custody in the shooting that happened in the 100 block of Rand Road in Lakemoor on Sunday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Shell Casings Lead To Investigation At Huntley High School
The casings were turned into a school resources officer at about 7:50 a.m. Friday and a hold in place and teach was enacted.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Worker Under Influence Of Cocaine In Fatal Skid Steer Incident: Police
Michael Vazquez has been charged with aggravated driving under the influence for running a skid steer over Gregory Bolls in Gurnee.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Human Trafficking Sting | Shaken Baby Case | Fatal Wrong-Way Crash
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Mayoral Race: Elizabeth Davies Questionnaire
There are two candidates vying for the open mayoral seat in Grayslake this spring.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Village Board: Kara Macdonald Candidate Questionnaire
There are three candidates vying for five open seats on the Libertyville Village Board this spring.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Man Accused Of Stabbing His Friend In St. Charles: Police
Stephen Perdue, 34, has been charged with armed violence and aggravated battery.
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
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
1 Injured In Algonquin House Fire
The blaze broke out Tuesday night at a home in the 900 block of Zange Drive.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Cary Man Gets Prison Time In Shaken Baby Case
Tristan Johnson, 22, of the 0 to 100 block of Linden Court, has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner's Inquest To Be Held In Rooftop Hospital Death
A final cause of death has not yet been ruled for Chelsea Adolphus, 28, of Waukegan.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Critically Injured, 2 Seriously Injured In McHenry County Crash
The collision happened in the 15200 block of Kishwaukee Valley Road in unincorporated Woodstock on Tuesday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Maple Sugaring Days Held This Weekend In St. Charles
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will host the event from 12 to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Fire Forces Crystal Lake Business To Evacuate: Fire Officials
The fire was reported at 5050 Rickert Road at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Bald Eagle With Broken Wing Rescued
The eagle has been brought to Flint Creek Rehabilitation Center in Barrington where it's recovering, officials said Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
PHOTOS: Musk-Trump Protest At Tesla Dealership In Libertyville
More than 550 people joined the protest at the Tesla dealership in Libertyville Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Local Business Owner Dies After Being Hit By 3 Cars: Authorities
Thomas Yucuis, 69, of the 600 block of Wilmette in East Dundee, died after being hit by three vehicles early Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Election 2025: Cary Mayor Sounds Off On Maplewood, Village Priorities
Local elections will be held on April 2025.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
