Grayslake, IL|News|
Car Crashes Into Lake County Brewery: Police
The 2006 Volvo crashed into Rivalry Brewery in Antioch on Thursday morning.
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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Libertyville, IL|News|
ICE Raids, Arrests In Chicago, Suburbs: What We Know So Far
From Elgin to Waukegan to Round Lake, reports of arrests are cropping up as part of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
ICE Officials Remove Man From Elgin Home: Authorities
The U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force accompanied ICE on the detail Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Man Taken By ICE In Lake Co. Arrested For DUI 20 Years Ago: Family
Andres Marquina, who came to the U.S. from Mexico more than 30 years ago, was arrested Sunday, his daughter told a local media outlet.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Mundelein Police Respond To ICE Activity In Town
Meanwhile, officials confirmed two men were arrested by ICE in Lake County over the weekend.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
DHS 'Conducts Investigation At Home In Crystal Lake': Police
A large police presence was reported on Church Street in Crystal Lake early Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Critically Injured In Crash Near Marengo: Police
The crash happened Saturday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man, 61, Killed In McHenry Co. Crash; 2 Injured
The collision happened on Main Street east of Vila Vista Street at about 6:45 p.m. Friday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Men Face Charges For Stealing 200 Vases From Gravesites: Police
The Waukegan men are accused of stealing the vases from gravesites in McHenry County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner Rules On Cause Of Death For Woman Found On Hospital Roof
Meanwhile, Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek says more needs to be done about safety issues and patient care at Vista Medical Center East.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Family Pet Injured In Libertyville House Fire
The blaze broke out Saturday morning at a home in the 700 block of Liberty Bell Lane, according to fire officials.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Fire Damages Garage Of Libertyville Home
The blaze broke out Sunday morning at the home in the 1300 block of Virginia Avenue.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Family Of Woman, 28, Found On Hospital Roof Searches For Answers
The woman died at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan on Thursday night, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Family Earns Nod For Sustainable Practices
One local family has joined the ranks of Grayslake residents earning "platinum status" for adopting various sustainable practices.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Woman Found Unresponsive On Hospital Roof, Dies 14 Hours Later: Police
The 28-year-old woman was receiving treatment at Vista Medical Center East when she was found on the hospital's roof, according to officials
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Triple Fatality | New Outdoor Market | Car Crashes Into Home
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Restaurant Week Will Be Held In February
During this event, over 40 participating St. Charles restaurants will be offering a special discount available to individuals who dine out.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
New Outdoor Market Coming To Lake County This Summer
The village of Lake Villa announced the launch of its Fresh Friday Market, which will take part in Lehman Park this summer.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Cary Apothecary Hosts Galentine's Event
The event will begin at 2 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the business, which is located at 395 Cary Algonquin Road.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Norge Ski Jump Celebrates 120 Years
The club's winter ski jump competition will be held this weekend in Fox River Grove.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
