Vernon Hills, IL|News|
1 Injured In Shooting At Vernon Hills Shopping Center: Police
Police are searching for the gunman following the shooting near Route 60 and Milwaukee Avenue Thursday night.
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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Libertyville, IL|News|
Lake Co. Forest Preserves Debuts New Map To Help Explore 'Hidden Gems'
Expand Your Experience is the new official map and guide to Lake County’s forest preserves.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Vernon Hills, IL|News|
Doctor's Death Highlights 'Dangers Many Face In Silence': GoFundMe
Duchon, a successful north suburban doctor and mother to a young girl, died Sunday after being shot in her ex-boyfriend's townhome.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
WI Father Found Dead In I-90 Crash Remembered For His 'Zest For Life'
Benjamin Oberto, a wine representative, was last seen at a business dinner at 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
'Rapidly Deteriorating' Conditions In Forecast: Libertyville Snowstorm
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Lake County through 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
'Rapidly Deteriorating' Conditions: Grayslake Snowstorm
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Lake County through 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
'Rapidly Deteriorating' Conditions: Algonquin, LITH Snowstorm
A winter weather advisory is in effect for McHenry County through 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
'Rapidly Deteriorating' Conditions: Crystal Lake, Cary Snowstorm
A winter weather advisory is in effect for McHenry County through 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
2024 Holiday Parades, Festivals In And Around Libertyville
We've got a roundup of top holiday events, where to visit Santa, parades, holiday walks and more in Libertyville and beyond.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
2024 Holiday Parades, Festivals In And Around Algonquin, LITH
We've got a roundup of top holiday events, where to visit Santa, parades, holiday walks and more in Algonquin, Lake in the Hills and beyond.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
10 IL Restaurants Among Top 100 In U.S., According To New List
The online restaurant reservation service OpenTable develops the Top 100 Restaurants list from reviews left by verified users.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Ex Beat Doctor With Baseball Bat Before Shooting Her: Prosecutors
William R. Zientek, 46, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Olga Duchon, 42.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Your Guide To 2024 Holidays In Crystal Lake, Cary
We've got a roundup of top holiday events, where to visit Santa, parades, holiday walks and more in Crystal Lake, Cary and beyond.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Island Lake Man Gets Prison For Drug-Induced Homicide
Daniel Liewald, 31, of St. Charles, died after ingesting heroin and cocaine in May 2021.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Man Gets Prison Time In Drug Death Of St. Charles Man
Daniel Liewald, 31, of St. Charles, died after ingesting heroin and cocaine in May 2021.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
When Will Algonquin, LITH See First Snowflakes Of The Season?
The Chicago area could see its first snowfall of the season Wednesday evening and Thursday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
When Will Crystal Lake, Cary See First Snowflakes Of The Season?
The Chicago area could see its first snowfall of the season Wednesday evening and Thursday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
2024 Holiday Parades, Festivals: What You Need To Know
We've got a roundup of top holiday events, where to visit Santa, parades, holiday walks and more in the area.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Barrington Neighbors Shed Light On Fatal Shooting Of Well-Known Doctor
Olga Duchon, 42, of Vernon Hills, died after being shot in a Barrington townhome, hours after speaking at a medical association meeting.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Authorities Investigate Blaze At Vacant Home In Grayslake
The Grayslake Fire District was called to the fire at the single-family home in the 400 block of South Lake Street.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
