Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man Ran Over By Skid Steer While Working In Gurnee
The 39-year-old Chicago man was seriously injured Friday and died two days later.
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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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man Electrocuted, Critically Injured While Working At Car Dealership
The incident happened at a business in East Dundee Wednesday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kathy Halle's Family 'Incredibly Grateful To Have Closure'
Kane County authorities have linked suspected serial killer Bruce Lindahl to the 1979 murder of Halle of North Aurora.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Drug-Induced Homicide Charge Filed In Death Of Woman, 23
A 22-year-old Lakemoor man has been charged in connection with the death of the local woman.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Prescribed Burns Planned For St. Charles Forest Preserves
The prescribed burns will take place at forest preserves across Kane County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Run Over By Skid Steer In Gurnee Dies
The man, who was in his 30s, was hit by the skid steer while working Friday morning. He died two days later, officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
1st IL Tick Infected With Rare Illness Found In Lake County
The first tick to test positive for Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis was found in Lake County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Solar-Lit Trails Open In Lake County
Starting Sunday, November 3, you can enjoy nature after dark by exploring two Lake County forest preserves with illuminated trails.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Woman, 30, Hit By Car In Vernon Hills
The fatal collision happened Friday. The woman has been identified as Emily Wegleiz of Vernon Hills.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Gurnee Mills Parking Lot Shooting: Man Gets Lengthy Prison Sentence
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for fatally shooting Jonathan Denicolas, 26, on Nov. 21, 2021.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
More Early Voting Sites Open In Algonquin, LITH
Early voting locations, how to register and how to vote by mail.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man, 18, Killed In 5-Vehicle Crash
The weekend collision happened in Beach Park.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
More Early Voting Sites Open In Crystal Lake, Cary
Early voting locations, how to register and how to vote by mail.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Crashes Into Several Cars, Sign In School Parking Lot
The crash happened Monday morning at Three Oaks Elementary School.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Driver Airlifted After Crashing Into Tree In Prairie Grove
The cause of the Sunday collision remains under investigation.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
What You Need To Know About The 3 Advisory Questions On Your IL Ballot
Ballotpedia staff writer shares what the questions mean if passed in Illinois this election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Missing Person Found Dead In Fox River: Police
Police searched the Fox River after finding a jet ski overturned near Burton's Bridge Sunday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
1 Dead, 3 Injured In 5-Vehicle Lake County Crash
The weekend collision happened in Beach Park.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Norwich, CT|News|
Fight Breaks Out Between NFA, Finch H.S. Football Players: Police
Police are investigating the incident, which happened near the end of the Friday night game.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Police Still Looking For Bank Robber Who Opened Fire, Stole $31K: Cops
The bank robbery happened Thursday afternoon at a Chase Bank in Lake Forest Thursday afternoon.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
