Chicago, IL|News|
If ICE Comes To School: IL Issues Guidance For Teachers, Staff
"ISBE believes schools should be a safe haven for all students where students should be able to learn without fear."
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.
You can reach Amie by e-mail at amie.schaenzer@patch.com.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Corrections Officer Receives Commendation Award
Lake County Sheriff's Office Martin Mazur recently earned the sheriff's office's commendation award.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Should The Fox River Dam In St. Charles Be Removed?: Task Force Meets
The Fox River Dam Joint Task Force plans to meet in February.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Charcuterie Fad Spurs Libertyville Businesses
A Q&A and with Liz Turnbaugh, owner of The Board Room and My Charcuterie.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Input Sought On Randall Road Multimodal Improvement Project
The Kane County Division of Transportation will host a public information meeting in February to discuss the proposed improvements.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Large Brush Fire Spans Acres In Bull Valley: Authorities
Firefighters took 30 minutes to get the brush fire under control.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Car Crashes Into Home In Lake In The Hills
The driver of the car sustained minor injuries following the collision in the 400 block of Ridge Court. No one inside the home was injured.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Funds Raised For Family After Man, 30, Dies In Grayslake Crash
Joe Roon, 30, of Lake Villa, died in the collision, which happened at about 8:30 a.m. Monday on Route 83 at Center Street.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Woman, 24, Killed In Lake County Crash
The Lake County Coroner's Office has identified the woman killed in the early Tuesday collision in Mundelein.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Candidate Forums Planned For City Council, Mayoral Races
A candidate forum for the St. Charles Mayor and City Council is planned for 6 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the St. Charles Public Library.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Woman, 24, Killed In Mundelein Crash
The Lake County Coroner's Office has identified the woman killed in the early Tuesday collision in Mundelein.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man, 30, Killed In Grayslake Crash
The collision happened Monday morning on Route 83 in Grayslake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Businesses Selected For Made In St. Charles Program
The St. Charles Business Alliance has announced its four selections for the 2024 Made in St. Charles Program.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Inmate Attacks Guard After Asked To Return Library Books: Police
Raymond L. Smith, 46, faces additional aggravated battery charges in connection with the incident at the Lake County Jail earlier this month
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Woman, 24, Killed When Car Collides With Semi In Mundelein: Police
The collision happened early Tuesday on Route 45 at University Drive in Mundelein.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Police Looking For Woman Who Robbed Mini Mart: Police
The armed robbery happened Sunday night at the Mini Mart at 710 S. 3rd Street in St. Charles.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
'Gun' Displayed In Grayslake North Parking Lot: Police
Two people were detained following the incident Friday afternoon, police said. A BB gun was recovered as well.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man, 30, Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash In Grayslake
The collision happened Monday morning on Route 83 and Center Street.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Local Schools Announce Tuesday Closures; Others Remain Open
The extreme cold will keep some Cary and Crystal Lake area students home on Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Officers Recognized For Finding Man Lost In Freezing Temps: Police
Two Lake County Forest Preserves officers were recognized this past week for their efforts to find a man who went missing last fall.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
