Libertyville, IL|News|
Pedestrian Hit By Train Near North Chicago
Extensive delays are expected on Metra's Union Pacific North Line Thursday following the incident.
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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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Cary Woman Falls Victim To Donation Scam: Police
Hannah Worcel of Cary said a young man requesting donations for a high school basketball team
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Baby Is Among First Born In New Year In Chicago Area
Forrest Jeremiah Mahoney was born at 3:55 p.m. on Jan. 1 at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Longtime Libertyville Restauranteur Dies
George Karahalios ran the popular Towne Square Restaurant in Libertyville with his family for almost 40 years. He died Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Man, 19, Charged In Serious Algonquin Collision
The crash in June left two people with serious injuries.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Huntley Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Christmas
The woman killed in the crash has been identified as Karen Davis. The collision happened in Addison on Christmas morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
11 St. Charles Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors
The compliance checks were conducted on Nov. 20 and 21 in the city of St. Charles.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Norovirus Cases Are Surging, CDC Says: What To Know In IL
Public health officials are monitoring outbreaks and influxes in Illinois as norovirus cases spike across the U.S.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Spark'd Dispensary Closes Abruptly After Year In Crystal Lake
The dispensary initially opened in December 2023 and has permanently closed.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Missing Boy, 14 | Geneva Brewery Among 'Best' In U.S. | Holiday Lights
Here is a roundup of top stories from the past week in Kane County.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
XMas Eve Car-Into-House Fatality | Bird Flu Surge | Griswold Wagon
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
5 Inspiring IL Lottery Wins From 2024
They won big and they plan to spend it wisely. Here is a look at some of the most inspiring lottery wins from this past year.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man, 72, Dies After Suffering Medical Episode, Crashing Car: Police
The collision happened in Lake Zurich Monday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Weird News: Top IL Stories That Made Us Say 'What?' In 2024
Cicadas, a rat hole and a station wagon that may even make Clark Griswold envious: some of our weirdest articles from the past year.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man, 22, Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Home: Police
The man killed in the collision has been identified as Axel Maldonado Guerrero, 22, of Round Lake Beach.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Give Back: Donate Your Holiday Tree To Lake Co. Forest Preserves
The tree will be used to create wood chips for trails and landscaping that enhance the preserves.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Home; Driver Charged With DUI: Cops
The collision happened at about 7:30 p.m. in the 21300 block of West Engle Drive in unincorporated Lake Villa.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
1 Person Seriously Injured In Crystal Lake Collision
The two-vehicle collision happened at about 3:30 p.m. Monday in the area of Route 14 and Route 31.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry Co. Health Officials Monitor Bird Flu Activity
No human cases have been confirmed in McHenry County, local health officials say residents should stay informed.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Retail Closures Surge In 2024 In IL: Here's What Closed And Will Close
Macy's plans to close dozens of stores after the holidays and Family Dollar was hard hit with hundreds of closures in the U.S.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
