Libertyville, IL|News|
75% Spike In Homelessness In Lake Co.: New Homeless Shelter Proposed
Lake County officials are teaming up with PADS Lake County to transform a former hotel into a permanent homeless facility.
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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Libertyville, IL|News|
Best Date Night Restaurants In, Around Libertyville
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we are looking to readers to share their favorite romantic restaurant choices.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane Co. Sheriff's Office Issues 28 Tickets During Holiday Campaign
The traffic campaign ran from December 13 through January 2.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Sled Dogs, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides At Winterfest
The Vernon Hills Park District will host its Winterfest this weekend.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Thermal Drone Used To Locate Dog Missing For 1 Week
Charlie, a Bernese mountain dog, has been reunited with his Crystal Lake owners after a week in the cold.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Grayslake Man, 40, Fatally Hit By Metra Train
The man fatally struck by a Metra train on the Union Pacific North line Thursday has been identified as Matthew Ahern of Grayslake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Man Sentenced To Jail In Crash That Killed Siblings
A judge sentenced Tyler Schmidt to 15 days in jail for violating terms of his pretrial release after a 2022 crash killed two siblings.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane County Deputy Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Death Of Man In Car Chase
The man crashed his car into a tree on March 5, 2024, in Maple Park.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Police Search For Driver In Drive-By Shooting; 2 Charged In Incident
The drive-by shooting happened early Sunday in northern Lake County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Flown To Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Himself: Police
The Cary Fire Protection District responded to the residence in the 10 to 15 block of Fawn Ridge Drive in Oakwood Hills at about 3:15 p.m.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
2 Injured In Drive-By Shooting; 2 Arrested After High-Speed Chase
A man and juvenile are accused of opening fire on a car, injuring two women in North Chicago. The shooters lead police on a chase Sunday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
1 Flown To Hospital, 3 Others Injured In Lake In The Hills Crash
The collision happened early Saturday at Algonquin and Lakewood roads.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
TikTok School Threat | Donation Scam | Fatality On Metra Tracks
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man Accused Of Adding Rubbing Alcohol To Drink: Cops
The 64-year-old Carpentersville man faces charges following the incident that happened in Lake in the Hills.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Woman Suffers Heart Attack After Crash, Dies: Coroner
The collision happened on Dec. 23 in Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Wonder Lake Man, 49, Killed In Crash
The collision happened at Barnard Mill Road and Summit Drive in Wonder Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Man, 53, Found Dead In Lake Co. Jail Cell On New Year's Eve Identified
The man has been identified as Arthur Bankston II, 53, of Zion.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Man Hit, Killed By Metra Train On Union Pacific North Line
The man was killed after being hit by a Metra train near the Waukegan-North Chicago border on Thursday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Gurnee Woman Attempted To Rob Gas Station: Police
Chritina A. Lintner, 40, now faces a felony charge in Lake County Circuit Court.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Whole Foods In St. Charles Inches Closer To Opening
City officials said the project is in the second phase of construction and the store is set to open this spring.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
