Elgin, IL|News|
Murder Charges Filed In Elgin Stabbing Death
A 21-year-old Elgin man now faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the Saturday stabbing in Elgin.
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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Palatine, IL|News|
Caracal Captured After Being On The Loose In Hoffman Estates
On Monday afternoon, police said the animal was spotted over the "past few days" in the area of Della Drive and Hilldale Golf Course.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Rosati's Offers $3.50 Large Pizzas Tuesday
The pizza chain is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a pizza deal Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Rosati's Offers $3.50 Large Pizzas Tuesday
The pizza chain is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a pizza deal Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Rosati's Offers $3.50 Large Pizzas Tuesday
The pizza chain is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a pizza deal Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Rosati's Offers $3.50 Large Pizzas To Celebrate Anniversary
The pizza chain is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a pizza deal Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
1 Dead In Elgin Stabbing
The stabbing happened in the 1000 block of Cedar Avenue at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Blaze Damages McHenry Home
No one was injured in the Sunday evening fire on Whitmore Trail in McHenry.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Man Falls 80 Feet While Trying To See Canyon At Starved Rock: Official
The 35-year-old Park City man was critically injured, officials said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Woman Charged With Attempted Murder In McHenry County Shooting
Aneta Marsek, of Wonder Lake, has been charged in connection with the shooting.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
New Discount Retailer Opens In Crystal Lake
Sierra opened along Northwest Highway last weekend.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Graveyard Heists | School Closures | Forest Preserve Expands
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Jennifer Banek: 2024 Candidate For Lake County Coroner
Election Day is fast-approaching, and early voting is underway in Lake County.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
'Beloved' Local Firefighter Dies
Ken Larsen, who most recently served as a lieutenant at the Huntley Fire Protection District, died on Wednesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Heavy Police Presence Reported After Shooting In McHenry County
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office responded to the shooting in the 8900 block of East Tyron Grove Road in unincorporated Wonder Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Men Steal Hundreds Of Vases From Cemeteries: Police
The Waukegan men face felony charges for allegations they stole the brass and bronze vases, which were bought to be placed at graves.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Forest Preserve In Lake County Expands
The Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of about 13.2 acres to expand Greenbelt Forest Preserve.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Homes Sought For Lake In The Hills Halloween Decorating Contest
The deadline to register for this year's house decorating contest is Oct. 18.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Man, 30, Identified As Person Found Dead Near Train Tracks
The man's body was found near Route 14 and Cary-Algonquin Road at about 7:45 p.m. Sunday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Developers Sought To Bring New Business To Old Bank
The village of Algonquin is seeking a developer to breathe new life into the former Algonquin State Bank property at 221 South Main Street.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
