Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Hundreds Without Power In McHenry County, Across Chicago Area
As of 10:30 a.m., a total of 7,035 ComEd customers in Illinois are without power, inc luring 2,241 in McHenry County.
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|
500 Pounds Of Pet Food Donated To Pantry In Effort To Keep Pets With Families Who Are Struggling Financially
The Animal Humane Advocacy in McHenry County spearheaded the effort.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Breaking Bread Giving Away 100 Loaves To Families On Thanksgiving Eve
According to the business, they will start giving away the bread at 3:30 p.m., doling out one loaf per family.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
3 Seriously Injured In Libertyville Crash
The collision happened Tuesday morning on Highway 45 and Winchester Rod in Libertyville.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Crushed To Death Under Vehicle In Workplace Incident: Police
The incident happened Tuesday morning in Wauconda.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Fast Food Restaurants, Coffee Chains Open On Thanksgiving In IL
For those needing a quick meal or caffeine boost before their Thanksgiving festivities, here's what's open Thursday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
No One Injured In Chimney Fire At McHenry County Home
The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded to the blaze in the 3000 block of Mourine Lane in McHenry on Tuesday evening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Snowy Owls Stray From Arctic, Settle Along Chicago Shoreline: Park District
The Chicago Park District has temporarily closed Montrose Pier to give the snowy owls a "great winter stay and welcome."
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Sky Zone Opens First McHenry County Location
The 35,000-square-footSky Zone has opened at 2471 Randall Road in Algonquin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
1 Seriously Injured In Weekend Collision Near Huntley
The crash happened early Sunday on Seeman Road near Church Road. The driver was taken by helicopter to the hospital.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Boy, 14, 'Reunited With Family' After He Was Reported Missing Friday: Police
Andrew Cvetanovski was reported missing after he did not return home from an event at Libertyville High School on Thursday evening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
2 Seriously Injured In I-90 Crashes
Two collisions happened Thursday evening on Interstate 90 near the Route 47 exit.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Pastors Arrested At ICE Protest | Deaths At Naval Station | Lava Island
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Abbott Laboratories Acquires Exact Sciences In $23 Billion Deal
Madison-based Exact Sciences focuses on the early detection of cancer and supports personalized treatments.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Man, 51, Still Missing As Search Continues: Police
Foul play is suspected in the disappearance of Ruslan Furman, authorities said last week.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Festival of Lights Parade 2025 Is This Week
The parade will be held on November 28 in downtown Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
10 Deaths Reported At Great Lakes Naval Base, Housing Associated With Base In 2025: Coroner
The number of deaths is above normal, according to the Lake County Coroner's Office officials.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
3 Big IL Lottery Prizes Set To Expire Soon, Remain Unclaimed
The Illinois Lottery is urging Powerball buyers to check their tickets to see if they may have an unclaimed prize.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich, IL|News|
Lava Island Aims For 'End Of Year' Opening: What You Need To Know About The Area's Newest Adventure Park
The business is moving into a former Best Buy at Quentin Collection shopping center near Route 12 and Quentin Road in Kildeer.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Officials Warn Of Facebook Scam For Holiday Homecoming, Electric Christmas Parade In St. Charles
The St. Charles Business Alliance has learned of events posted to Facebook and shared online that have incorrect info regarding the event.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
