Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Woman, 47, Killed In Triple Fatality Was School Aide, Mom
The identities of two others killed in the crash near Woodstock have not yet been released.
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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Grayslake, IL|News|
Man, 37, Killed In Rollover Crash Near Antioch
The collision happened Monday afternoon in the area of West Grass Lake Road and Broadway Avenue in unincorporated Antioch.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Child Sex Predator Gave Candy To Trick-Or-Treaters: Police
Margarito Esparza, 71, of the 38200 block of North Sheridan Road in Beach Park, faces new charges following the Sunday incident.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
More Details Released In Triple Fatality Near Woodstock
A vehicle passing illegally over a hill crest hit another vehicle head-on on Davis Road west of Dean Street Sunday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man Who Died In Crash After Running Red Light: Police
Neal Raffeld died from blunt force injuries sustained as a result of the Friday crash at West Winchester Road and North Butterfield Road.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Mark Symonds: 2024 Candidate For Lake County Coroner
Election Day is fast-approaching, and early voting is underway in Lake County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
2 Rescued, 1 Treated For Hypothermia After Being Pulled From Fox River
A man jumped into the Fox River in McHenry over the weekend to help get another man out.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
PHOTOS: Fiery Crash Leaves 3 Dead Near Woodstock
Three were killed and one was seriously injured in a Sunday crash.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
3 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured In Fiery Sunday Crash
The collision happened in the 13400 block of Davis Road in unincorporated Woodstock Sunday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
1 Person Dead In 3-Vehicle Collision In Libertyville
The collision happened on West Winchester Road and North Butterfield Road at about 11:50 a.m. Friday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know
Early voting dates, how to register and how to vote by mail.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Most Wanted Fugitive Nabbed | Drunk Train Conductor | Jet Ski Crash ID
Other north suburban news: Northbrook official responds to antisemitic vandalism; clothing choice fuels fatal stabbing, prosecutors say.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know
Early voting dates, how to register and how to vote by mail.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Gang Member Fatally Stabs Man, 21, Over His Clothing Choice: Officials
Anthony Contreras is accused of fatally stabbing Sunday Ogunjimi, 36, earlier this month in Elgin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
2024 Algonquin, LITH Election Guide: What You Need To Know
Election Day is Nov. 5.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
2024 Crystal Lake, Cary Election Guide: What You Need To Know
Election Day is November 5.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Firefighter Injured While Battling Blaze At Vacant Home
The fire broke out Wednesday night at a home in the 400 block of Nokomis Trail.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Man, 33, Who Crashed Jet Ski On Fox River
Authorities believe the 33-year-old McHenry man ran his jet ski into a pillar at Burton's Bridge.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
3 Lake County Holiday Lights Displays Get ComEd Grants
Community that won grants were announced this past week. The grants are doled out as part of ComEd's Powering the Holidays Program.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
This McHenry Co. Holiday Display Receives Grant For Upgrades
Trout Valley is among 24 communities in northern Illinois that will receive a $2,500 grant to help improve a community lights display.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
