Across Georgia, GA|News|
At Least 7 Dead When Ferry Dock Gangway Collapses In GA
At least 20 people went into the water when the gangway collapsed on Sapelo Island in Georgia Saturday afternoon.
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.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
New Port Richey Man Hit, Killed By Vehicle While Crossing Highway
The 73-year-old man died Saturday morning while trying to cross State Road 54 in Pasco County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Lake County Motorcyclist Killed In Crash
The collision happened Friday night in Beach Park.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Man Arrested In Connection With Bar Shooting That Injured 3: Police
The 33-year-old Plainfield man faces charges for allegations he fired a gun outside the Eden Bar and Grill in Joliet in September.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
No One Injured In Harvard Fire
The Harvard Fire Protection District responded to the fire in the 800 block of North Hart Street in Harvard.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Road Rage Stabbing | School Closes | Fugitive Arrested
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Sunday Is Last Day To Register To Vote Online In Crystal Lake, Cary
Here’s what you need to know about voter registration in Buffalo Grove ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Lake In The Hills Considers Allowing Non-Residents Beach Access
Village officials are considering opening Butch Hagele and Indian Trail beaches to non-residents.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Top Libertyville Finishers At 2024 Chicago Marathon
Local runners finished strong in the 2024 marathon, with the race seeing a record number of participants and broken records.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Top Grayslake Finishers At 2024 Chicago Marathon
Local runners finished strong in the 2024 marathon, with the race seeing a record number of participants and broken records.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Inmate Seriously Injured After Falling Down Stairs At Jail
The incident happened at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday at the McHenry County Correctional Facility.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man Killed In Fatal Stabbing Identified
The Kane County Coroner's Office has identified a 36-year-old man fatally stabbed in Elgin over the weekend as Sunday Ogunjimi of Elgin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Top Crystal Lake Finishers At 2024 Chicago Marathon
Local runners finished strong in the 2024 marathon, with the race seeing a record number of participants and broken records.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Woman Guilty In Sex Assault Case In Kane County
Maricela Garcia was found guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated battery of a child and domestic battery.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane Co. Candidates Square Off At Bilingual Candidate Forum
Elgin Community College will host its first-ever bilingual candidate forum Thursday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
This New Crystal Lake Business Will Move Into Mr. A's Space
Lake Roots, which will be located at the corner of Route 14 and Dole Avenue, plans to open in 2025.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Blaze Breaks Out At Daycare Center In Algonquin
The cause of the Tuesday fire at the Kiddie Academy on Harnish Road remains under investigation.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Scarecrow Festival Winners Announced
The scarecrow festival ran Oct. 11 through 13 in downtown St. Charles and featured more than 120 scarecrows that were judged in 4 categories
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Barrington, IL|News|
Police Find Caracal Under Resident's Deck
The large, wild cat was spotted wandering Hoffman Estates in recent days, authorities said. The caracal has been captured.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Chick-fil-A Opens New St. Charles Location This Week
The Chick-fil-A, which will be located at 3795 E. Main St., will open to the public at 6:30 a.m. Thursday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
