Libertyville, IL|News|
Where You Can Recycle Your Holiday Tree In Lake County
By recycling your real, undecorated tree, you help create wood chips for trails and landscaping that enhance the preserves.
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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Elgin, IL|News|
Kane County Man Gets 49 Years In Prison For Sexually Assaulting Child
A jury found Ernesto Velasquez-Jimenez guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Donations Sought After Fires At Homeless Encampment
A blaze was reported at the encampment near State and Wing streets at about 11:49 p.m. Thursday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Couple Killed In Kane Co. Crash; Mother, Her Daughter Injured: Coroner
The collision happened last week in Wayne.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Missing Girl | State Champs Get Own Holiday | Must-See Lights Displays
Here is a roundup of top stories from the past week in Kane County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Barrington Man Indicted For Doctor's Murder
William Zientek is accused of fatally shooting his estranged girlfriend Olga Duchon, 42, last month in his townhome in Barrington.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Box Truck Runs Into Tree, Driver Critically Injured: Police
The crash happened Friday morning near Hebron.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Kidnapping Arrest | Michael Jordan Mansion Sells | Fatal Stabbing
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Holiday Travel Expected To Set Record: When To Get Out Of IL This Year
In Chicago, the worst time to hit the highway is 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, according to AAA. But, when is the best time to go?
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Arrested In Woodstock Stabbing
Arthur E. Johnson has been charged with aggravated battery - deadly weapon and aggravated battery - great bodily harm.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Holiday Lights: Crystal Lake Display Allows You To Pick Music
The display is located at 1489 Woodscreek Circle in Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Trustee Candidate Booted From Spring Ballot
There will be no challengers in the Algonquin Village Board race.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
1 Arrested In Connection With Fatal Shooting In Mundelein: Police
A 20-year-old Mundelein man faces charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Luis Moreno, 21.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man Fatally Shot In Mundelein; Police Search For Shooter
The fatal shooting happened Monday night in the parking lot of a strip mall in the 700 block of South Lake Street.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Local Man Shares Love For Christmas, Clark Griswold With Chicago Area
Ted Ray is at it again, with holiday lights covering most of his McHenry home and his Griswold-inspired station wagon drawing crowds.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Mack Manor Aims To Open Holiday Display This Weekend
Mack Manor is a free, drive-thru Christmas display in Fox River Grove.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Man, 21, Fatally Shot In Mundelein
The shooting death is being investigated as a murder, police said Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man Trapped Under Utility Pole After Crashing Tractor: Officials
The man sustained no injuries after fire crews freed him from the toppled utility pole in the 20400 block of Kishwaukee Valley Road.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Drunk Man Accused Of Attacking Acquaintance With Knife At Hotel
The 54-year-old Libertyville-area man now faces an aggravated battery charge.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Pedestrian Killed On I-94
The 21-year-old was hit by a semi truck on Interstate 94 near Route 21 in Gurnee on Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
