Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Smyrna Boy, 5, Shares His Letter To Santa
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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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Murrieta, CA|News|
Teen Shares Wish For Santa This Year
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Man, 21, Shares Wish For Santa This Yea
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Murrieta Woman Shares Her Wish For Santa
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Across California, CA|News|
Girl, 13, Asks Santa For 'Good Health'
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Chicago, IL|News|
Here Are The Top Names For Dogs And Cats In Chicago
The pet names are highlighted in a new report from Rover, an online marketplace for pet care products.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Santa Tracker Map Released For Saturday Parade In Libertyville
Santa will be making his way through the streets of Libertyville starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Whooping Cough Cases Rise In McHenry Co., Outbreak Reported At H.S.
So far this year, 59 cases of whooping cough have been reported in McHenry County.
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Elgin, IL|News|
Fire Reported At Homeless Encampment In Elgin
No one was injured in the blaze, which was reported at about 4:50 p.m. near North State Street and Kimball Street.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
When To Expect 'Snow Squalls' In Lake County: Winter Weather
The heavy bursts of snow Wednesday could lead to slick roadways and quickly reduce visibility for drivers, weather officials said.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
When To Expect 'Snow Squalls,' Bad Visibility In McHenry County
On Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service released more information regarding the timing of the snow squalls.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Lake Co. Referendum: Which Forest Preserves Will See Upgrades?
The Lake County Forest Preserves Board will vote early next year on which projects will be funded following the passage of the referendum.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Gets 15 Years In Prison For Sexually Abusing Family Member
David W. Flynn was found guilty of three counts of sexual relations within families.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Toys For Tots: How To Help In Crystal Lake And Cary
Sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserves since 1991, Toys for Tots is organized locally in Crystal Lake and Cary by Daniel Boucek.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Libertyville?
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to help you compile a list of lights around Libertyville that deserve a drive-by.
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Chicago, IL|News|
This IL Eatery Is Among Esquire’s Best New Restaurants In America
One restaurant in Chicago made the list thanks to its menu made with this mantra: "Let's cook what we want to eat."
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Widow Of WI Man Killed In Crash Wants Guardrails At Tollway Ramp
Benjamin Oberto, 45, was first reported missing after leaving 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake on the night of November 13.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In St. Charles?
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to help you compile a list of lights around St. Charles that deserve a drive-by.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Algonquin, Lake In The Hills?
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to help you compile a list of lights around Algonquin and Lake in the Hills that deserve a drive-by.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Crystal Lake, Cary?
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to help you compile a list of lights around Crystal Lake and Cary that deserve a drive-by.
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